The latest Empires & Puzzles Beta update (V80.3) is here, and it brings some exciting new features along with long-awaited improvements. From a brand-new difficulty in the Monster Island event, to the arrival of two legendary Dragons and a powerful legendary Hero, and finally, important fixes and quality-of-life changes—this update is packed with fresh content.

In this breakdown, we’ll go through everything you need to know about Beta V80.3.

Monster Island Gets a New “Very Hard” Difficulty

One of the biggest highlights of this update is the new Very Hard difficulty in the Monster Island event.

Here’s what’s changing:

• Energy System Tweaks – Starting energy and energy consumption will be slightly adjusted.
• Stronger Apex Monsters – Expect tougher opponents that will test even seasoned players.
• Boosted Monster Island Heroes – Heroes used in this event will gain new stat boosts to match the higher challenge.

At the moment, this difficulty isn’t fully open for play, but based on early testing, it’s clearly designed to push even advanced players to their limits. Once it officially launches, this mode is expected to become a true test of strategy and endurance.

Two Legendary Dragons & A Brand-New Hero

The second big update introduces two legendary Dragons and one legendary Hero—all of which bring unique mechanics and powerful abilities to the battlefield.

🐉 Ashenheart – The Ancient Battlemaster

• Element: Ice
• Role: Damage dealer & elemental debuffer
• Strengths: Delivers high damage while weakening enemies with elemental debuffs.

🐉 Harmonis – The Ancient Serenader

• Element: Holy
• Role: Reaper & turn delayer
• Strengths: Disrupts enemy flow with turn delays while striking back hard.

Both Dragons were tested in Dragon Raids, and they performed impressively—delivering strong attack power and the ability to close fights quickly. They also shine in the Dragonspire Campaign and as Assist Dragons in your base setup.

✨ Emilie – The Liminal Realm Explorer

• Family: Institute (with Insanity ability)
• Element: Ice
• Role: Turn delayer, DOT attacker, direct damage dealer, and debuffer

Emilie is a versatile hero capable of shifting the entire momentum of a fight. In Raid testing, just two casts of her skill were enough to completely turn the tide.

⚠️ But beware—her family’s Insanity mechanic makes her a double-edged sword. If used wisely, Emilie can be game-changing. If not, she might backfire and put your own team at risk.

Fixes & Improvements – Skills & Boosters

This update also focuses on polishing mechanics and improving the overall gameplay experience.

🔧 Hero Skill Updates

• Prof. Morryster and Demhalar received changes to their Minion Corruption skill.
• The effect is now clearer and more consistent: the ailment lasts as long as the target has Insanity, and it remains uncleanable during that time.

This clarity helps eliminate confusion and makes planning strategies much easier.

⚡ Booster Improvements

One of the most requested quality-of-life updates is finally here:

• You can now stack multiple boosters at the same time—no need to cancel one before activating another.
• Boosters can be activated directly from your base, without navigating through the bag menu.
• Boosters like the Quartermaster’s Booster and Alchemist’s Booster now provide a higher chance of awarding premium Ascension and Crafting materials.

This change makes boosters far more convenient, powerful, and rewarding to use.

Final Thoughts on Beta V80.3

The Empires & Puzzles Beta V80.3 update is a well-rounded step forward. Here’s a quick recap:

• Monster Island introduces a Very Hard mode for players seeking greater challenges.
• Two legendary Dragons, Ashenheart and Harmonis, expand the strategic possibilities.
• A powerful new hero, Emilie, brings both opportunity and risk with her Insanity-linked abilities.
• Fixes to hero skills and major booster improvements deliver smoother, more enjoyable gameplay.

If these features make it to the live version, players can expect a fresh mix of challenge, strategy, and convenience that reshapes the way we approach events, raids, and progression.

👉 What do you think about Emilie and the new Dragons? Do you see them fitting into your current strategies? Share your thoughts in the comments below!