Empires & Puzzles Beta Version 78.4 is here, bringing some exciting additions and gameplay adjustments that are sure to stir the meta! This update introduces three major features:

• The Dragon Hearts system at the Dragonspire base
• Guest Heroes in the Hero League event
• Five new Wild Cat family heroes with reworked bonuses

Whether you’re a long-time strategist or just getting started, here’s a full breakdown of what’s new and what it means for your gameplay.

Dragonspire – Unlocking Dragon Hearts!

The Dragon Hearts feature has been officially introduced at the Dragonspire base, giving more value to maxed-out Dragons in your collection.

How it works:

Players can now earn Dragon Hearts by commending fully-leveled Dragons, regardless of whether they’re Rare, Epic, or Legendary. Here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Select a Dragon that has reached max level.
2. Feed it either Dragon Trainers or duplicate Dragons to commend it.
3. The rarity of the materials used determines how many Dragon Hearts you gain.
4. Resource costs scale with the rarity, so plan your usage wisely.

Once you’ve gathered enough Dragon Hearts, you’re rewarded with Legendary Dragon Coins, which can be used in the Legendary Dragon Summon Portal. This portal provides a chance to summon Rare, Epic, or even Legendary Dragons.

Why this matters:

For players with a deep bench of leveled Dragons, this is a welcome way to convert surplus resources into high-value summons. However, newer players might find it more resource-intensive, especially if they’re still heavily reliant on Dragon Trainers for progression.

Currently, the main reward is Legendary Dragon Tokens, but future updates could potentially introduce more variety—such as Epic Ascension items, which would add significant value for both new and experienced players alike.

Overall, the Dragon Hearts system encourages resource optimization and introduces a new long-term progression mechanic that aligns with Dragonspire’s endgame design.

Hero League – Introducing Guest Heroes!

A fresh twist has arrived in the Hero League event: Guest Heroes. Borrowing from the mechanics of the Special Guest event, this new feature lets players use pre-assigned heroes during Hero League matches—regardless of their own roster.

Key highlights:

• Guest Heroes are provided automatically when you register for Hero League.
• They are exclusive to the event and don’t affect your hero slots.
• These heroes cannot be favorited, and they don’t contribute to Museum Progress, Path of Adventure, or other missions.

Despite being temporary, Guest Heroes function just like your regular heroes during battle—no restrictions on usage. The only trade-off is that they appear at max level only, without talent grids or limit breaks.

This setup appears to be intentional for balance reasons. While they may lack full potential, their inclusion gives all players—especially those with limited rosters—a more level playing field in the Hero League.

It’s a clever addition that enhances competitive access without overwhelming new players, and offers creative team compositions even to veterans.

Wild Cat Family Rework + 5 New Heroes!

One of the more exciting updates in Beta V78.4 is the major overhaul to the Wild Cat family, including the release of five brand-new heroes and impactful adjustments to family bonuses and skill mechanics.

Updated Wild Cat Family Bonuses:

• Dodge Damage Bonus: Now, when a Wild Cat hero successfully dodges an attack, a portion of the damage is reflected back at the attacker, similar to the Sludgus effect.
• Clawing Damage Upgrade: Now includes a defense reduction effect against enemies with defensive buffs, Minions, or Mega Minions. This makes Wild Cats especially effective against Minion-heavy teams like those from the Garrison Guard or Goblin families.

This means a significant meta shift, with Wild Cats potentially becoming strong counters in current PvP and PvE scenarios.

Introducing the New Wild Cat Heroes:

Here are the five latest additions to the Wild Cat family:

• Ferni (Rare, Nature) – The Adventurous Rainforest Cat

• Tunes (Epic, Holy) – The Mountain Cat Musician

• Lennart (Legendary, Ice) – The Sharp-Eyed Bobcat

• Stravia (Legendary, Holy) – Messenger of the Chentari

• Imagus (Legendary, Dark) – The Fluffy Constellationist

Each new hero brings distinct skills and aesthetics to the Wild Cat lineup. Their abilities, when paired with the updated family mechanics, could become game-changers—especially in events or defenses.

A deeper dive into each hero’s stats, abilities, and optimal use cases will be featured in an upcoming article, so stay tuned for that if you want to master these new feline forces.

Final Thoughts: Is Beta V78.4 Worth the Hype?

This update delivers a well-rounded mix of new content, mechanical innovation, and balance adjustments that benefit all types of players.

• Dragon Hearts provide more flexibility and rewards for long-term Dragon collectors.
• Guest Heroes democratize competitive access in Hero League.
• Wild Cat buffs and the arrival of five unique characters may lead to a shake-up in the meta.

Empires & Puzzles continues to evolve thoughtfully, blending engaging systems with accessibility. Whether you’re a returning veteran or just stepping into the world of puzzles and battles, Beta Version 78.4 has something worth exploring.

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