Welcome back, Paladins!
The latest Beta Version 78.3 has just arrived, bringing with it an exciting wave of new heroes from two powerful families: Kalevala and Outlaws of Liangshan.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through every new hero added in this patch, breaking down their core abilities and roles across Campaign, Raid, and Titan modes. Whether you’re looking to revamp your attack squad or shore up your defenses, this update has something for every strategy.

❄️ Joukahainen Costume – Frozen Hunter

Rarity: Rare
Element: Ice
Class: Rogue
Family: Kalevala

Joukahainen Costume makes his debut as a Rare-tier Ice Rogue from the Kalevala family. He brings a solid blend of utility and control through the following abilities:

• Dispeller – Removes buffs from enemies to level the playing field.
• Damage Dealer – Delivers steady damage across enemy targets.
• Buff Blocker – Prevents enemies from gaining new buffs.

This rare hero is surprisingly versatile, offering strong value in both attack and defense formations—especially for players who need reliable utility without sacrificing offensive power.

🔥 Lemminkainen Costume – Fading Champion

Rarity: Epic
Element: Fire
Class: Fighter
Family: Kalevala

Next is Lemminkainen Costume, a Fire-element Epic Fighter from the Kalevala lineup. His skillset supports consistent pressure over time, including:

• Reaper-Type Attacker – Deals Burn Damage Over Time to wear down opponents.
• Steady Damage Output – Great for prolonged battles.
• Balanced Utility – Useful on both sides of the battlefield.

Lemminkainen is a top-tier choice for players who want to control fights through gradual pressure and endurance-based strategies.

🔥 Ilmarinen Costume – Expert Artificer

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Fire
Class: Monk
Family: Kalevala

Ilmarinen Costume steps in as a Legendary Fire Monk with one of the most versatile support toolkits in the game:

• Mana Reduction – Slows down enemy specials.
• Damage Sharing – Enhances team survivability.
• Elemental Defense Debuff – Amplifies fire damage against enemies.

This makes Ilmarinen an ideal anchor for defensive teams, where his control and support abilities can shift the flow of battle in your favor.

🌑 Louhi Costume – Mistress of the North

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Dark
Class: Sorcerer
Family: Kalevala

Louhi Costume enters the scene as a Dark Sorcerer that combines burst and utility with deadly precision. Her abilities include:

• Dispeller – Strips away enemy buffs efficiently.
• High Damage Output – Delivers strong offensive presence.
• Defense Debuffer – Lowers enemy resilience for bigger hits.

Louhi excels in both PvP raids and defense setups, offering consistent pressure and strong team synergy for dark-element builds.

🌿 Suomuhauki – Hulking Pike

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Nature
Class: Barbarian
Family: Kalevala

Suomuhauki stands tall as a Legendary Nature Barbarian with a brutal and disruptive playstyle. His toolkit includes:

• Sniper – Delivers powerful single-target blows.
• Mega Fiend Caster – Infects enemies with persistent, high-damage effects.
• Debuffer – Weakens enemies to gain the upper hand.

He’s a formidable force in both offense and defense, with a threatening presence that demands attention in any lineup.

☀️ Mother Lemminkainen – Champion’s Savior

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Holy
Class: Sorcerer
Family: Kalevala

Mother Lemminkainen arrives as a Holy Sorcerer offering unmatched support. Her ability set makes her a battle-changer:

• Reviver – Brings fallen allies back into the fight.
• Healer – Restores team health with strong recovery potential.
• Defense Debuffer – Lowers enemy defenses for greater team damage.

She’s especially effective in defensive teams, where her healing and revival can sustain your squad through intense battles.

🔥 Lu Zhishen – Flowery Monk of Water Margin

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Fire
Class: Monk
Family: Outlaws of Liangshan

Lu Zhishen joins the fray as a Fire-element Monk from the Outlaws of Liangshan. His role focuses on frontline power and momentum:

• Heavy Damage Dealer – Deals serious impact with his hits.
• Buffer – Strengthens allies with offensive boosts.
• Durable Presence – Ideal for extended fights.

Perfect for defensive setups, Lu Zhishen thrives in long battles where consistency and pressure are essential.

🌿 Sun Erniang – Strong Star of Water Margin

Rarity: Legendary
Element: Nature
Class: Rogue
Family: Outlaws of Liangshan

Sun Erniang brings a high-pressure damage toolkit as a Nature-element Rogue, focused on slow and steady takedowns. Her abilities include:

• Damage Over Time – Weakens enemies gradually.
• Direct Burst Damage – Hits hard at key moments.
• Ailment Duration Extender – Keeps debuffs active longer.

Sun Erniang is excellent in offense and defense, particularly when used to control tempo and maintain pressure throughout the battle.

⚔️ Hero Testing – How Do They Perform in Combat?

We tested all the new heroes in Beta V78.3 across the game’s core battle modes:

• Campaign Mode – Wave clearing, boss fights, and general usability.
• Raid Mode – PvP performance in both attack and defense teams.
• Titan Battles – Utility and damage output in high-HP boss encounters.

Each hero brought a unique contribution to different team comps, proving that the Kalevala and Liangshan families have something to offer for every playstyle.

🧾 Final Thoughts – Are These Heroes Worth Pulling?

That wraps up our full breakdown of the Kalevala and Outlaws of Liangshan heroes in Beta V78.3.
From burn specialists and revivers to mega fiend casters and mana reducers, this hero roster brings fresh tactical options to Empires & Puzzles.

➡️ Which of these new heroes are you most excited to try?
➡️ Do you think they’ll shake up the current meta?

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