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Top-100 Players

There continues to be large variation with player hero selection and placement.

TROPHY RANGE: 2,730 to 3,088 (about 50 cups higher both ways )
TROOP RANGE (MIN): 03 to 30 (Avg 15.51 down a full 1%)*
TROOP RANGE (MAX): 08 to 30 (Avg 21.0 down .11 of a %)
PLAYER LEVEL RANGE: 30 to 78 (Avg 55.23 down .17 of a %)
TALENT/CLASS LEVEL HEROES: 98% were at Level 1 or higher (this is a 37% increase over last period)**

*Measuring min range as there are a good amount of stacked element teams. Troops for most players, currently have high degrees of maturity variation levels.
**See the updated 'Hero Position ✧ Element ✧ Talent - Report' for distributions

Sartana Takes Down Kage! She's back!...?

SARTANA takes down Kageburado with being DUPLICATE USED this collection period!

98% of the LEADERBOARD had at LEAST 1 Hero Class Leveled. Some all of them across the entire team, some in multiples.

Zimkitha and Kage are all up in Sartana's Grill. Really these Three are within a stone toss of each other.

FIGHT WEEK RESUMES! Neither ZERO or UCLAPACK showed up this period. FLOWEROSEL is the next one to make the approach it appears...

Gravemaker down 15 uses coming in with a measly 0.20% above their lowest ever set 221 days ago @11.20% (in the pool of 500) on 7/29/18!

Alasie down 11 uses & ties her lowest usage @7.20% (in the pool of 500) set very recently on 2/16/19!

Add in Sartana's struggles, 3 of 5 are basically hitting their lows all at the same time...

I checked - indeed, this period is the ULTIMATES LOWEST %USE since 7/29/2018 @ combined 40% matching their 1/30/19 low (rounding would make this the lowest). The first initial dips were noticed 1/16 & 1/30 periods. Don't get me wrong they all are still running amazing figures... it's apparent we are in the inital stages of what will likely become a takeover further down the road.

GRAVEMAKER remains the undisputed "KING of the HILL" for 26 weeks Running.

#1 Gravemaker in 52 of the Top-100 teams; same spot, down 15 uses, 5 duplicate uses.

#2 Zeline in 41 of the Top-100 teams; up 2 spots, same use, 2 duplicate uses.

#3 Guinevere in 41 of the Top-100 teams; down 1 spot, down 6 uses.

#4 Alasie in 35 of the Top-100 teams; down 1 spot, down 11 uses, 1 duplicate use.

#5 Sartana in 22 of the Top-100 teams; up 2 spots, up 3 uses, 1 duplicate use.

THE ULTIMATES set a record low use @ 40% on 01/30/2019 (also losing Sartana for the same period) and the current period with rounding is LOWER.

Drake Fong made an appearance in THE ULTIMATES 01/30/2019.

Kageburado made his presence known to THE ULTIMATES on 02/16/2019.

Kage? Dual SarSar ran over your CarCar eh buddy?... Just look left people, do you think he is happy about that?

#6 Kageburado in 22 of the Top-100 teams; down 1 spot, down 7 uses.

#7 Zimkitha in 21 of the Top-100 teams; up 1 spot, up 4 uses.

#8 Drake Fong in 18 of the Top-100 teams; up 1 spot, up 3 uses.

#8 Alberich in 18 of the Top-100 teams; up 4 spots, up 7 uses.

#10 Magni in 17 of the Top-100 teams; down 4 spots, down 3 uses.

Delightful to see you back Delilah... Joon that is one hell of a jump! Evelyn is back... and she is pissed! Matter of FACT, so is JOON!

#11 Delilah in 15 of the Top-100 teams; down 1 spot, same use.

#12 Lianna in 14 of the Top-100 teams; up 2 spots, up 6 uses.

#13 Guardian Panther in 11 of the Top-100 teams; same spot, up 4 uses, 1 duplicate use.

#14 Evelyn in 11 of the Top-100 teams; up 4 spots, up 5 uses.

#14 Joon in 11 of the Top-100 teams; up 22 spots, up 9 uses.

Last period it was Hansel, Boldtusk, Falcon, Kashhrek, Rigard.

Some of us are class leveling EPICS being they cost 1/2 as much and take 1/2 the time to become FULLY Talented.

It's a risk if you were a Legendary level player prior to the v18 release and EPIC's become your primary focus for this potential period: I believe there is going to be a stretch of time (not sure how long but a good chunk of time) that the EPIC/LEGEND playing field will be VERY BLURRED, fully leveled EPICS might even get ahead of some of the LEGENDS (or give them hell while they can). There are some tricky as well trustworthy EPICS. Now this may be public knowledge already and I've just missed the boat? However What I'm seeing hints toward it even more solidly now. Well, when that time comes it will be VERY INTERESTING and disturbing to the players only Talent leveling LEGENDS who didn't think things through.

Now on the other side of this, if you were a Legendary level player and ONLY Talent level EPICS, well that stretch will come to an end when the Legendary Players catch up! It will be a tricky balancing act to stay on the 'Razors Edge'. Best Success on your decisions.

Note: I'm seeing a good # of higher level players just zooming their entire Legendary 'D team' through the class leveling process...wow.

See the topic Class Leveling EPIC's?

Brief including Examples: March 7, 2019

Some have been curious what effect Class Leveling really has on your Hero's card/statistics. Those of you not willing to find out yet...

Just look at some ole' favorites reborn (yes these are mine). BAD A#$ TUSK (cls 4) and KILLER GRIMM (cls 7). Look at their new talents in particular, their power (you knew this increased as well right?), attack, defense and health (I'm more concerned with getting the later 2 up for staying power) - click their pretty faces for a review.

I understand waiting to see what happens... it's already happened. Funny in a sense just yesterday I was talking to a really good player who said they don't do the class quests, they aren't class leveling and have no plans to! I said "then you’re going to be in deep s#+@ in a couple months! You may as well pack up your account and go on a permanent E&P vacation."

Some are weary to pull the Trigger... WHY? See the H.P.E.T. Report v3 for this Period in Review (2/17-3/6) and see what % of Top Players haven't Class Leveled.

Should you Level EPIC's? Obviously if you’re an EPIC or newer player the answer is YES! I'm well into a LEGEND bench and I DID. Great new life into both these fellas and they did some wonders in the last WAR (3/6/19). I would advise you Class 1 level every hero you use on a very regular basis. You would be surprised how often a 3-6% chance goes off. Now do I use these guys on a very regular basis, no. I'm interested in the 'find out myself' approach (and already they are turning into something more valuable than I thought).

The Hero Position ✧ Element ✧ Talent - Report

v3 Release Date: March 07, 2019
MEMBERS ONLY ACCESS
The Summary looks specifically at:
1) Heroes that have been Class Leveled - looking at the Avg Class Level per Team Position
2) Heroes Troop Types used - Troop Type Distribution (Critical vs Mana) per Team Position
3) Heroes Troop Levels used - Average Troop Levels per Team Position

v2 Release Date: February 15, 2019
Original Release Date: February 2, 2019
Sign into the Members Area to Access.

Version 2 Release Date: March 07, 2019

This is a re-arrangement version. As suggested by a couple friends, and I agree. It's easier to read and with a quick glance you can get an answer instead of having to follow rows across columns.

Version 1 Release Date: February 19, 2019 10:30AM MST USA

Well that’s what I’m calling it for now (subject to change) - because it specifically addresses TANKS (and more). And TANKS are a HUGE topic here.

Guys this is data extracted and manipulated to provide an excellent regularly updated TANK report showing top player trending, hero preferences/popularity, positioning, and there is just nothing available like it I’ve come across in the past when I was looking…

This is not meant to be an extension of the H.P.E.T. (it is more ‘TEAM’ based - this is much more specific) this is a break-away from it for a different perspective and certainly a completely different presentation. However it does pull from the same data pool - yet there is/will also be multiple specific collections unique to this report - ‘random’ supplemental data extractions (and even image captures to answer some of the harder questions regarding TANK use that are current hot topics) that will go along with it! I’m working on that integration.

The utility that brings your Empires & Puzzles Hero Card Data, Hero Grades, Hero GPA's and Hero LEADERBOARD Statistics into your browser ALL at once! Access the Empires & Puzzles 'Hero Utility' below! The image also represents the TOP LEADERBOARD TEAM dating back to the first data sample on 7/29/2018 in their rightful positions. Other than shifting positions between each other (primarily the ladies) there have been very few noteworthy challenges to date. Well until Recently!

Hero Utility - About and Select Game FAQS
Hero Utility - Grading Scale

Seasonal Events Added: March 1, 2019

Database Release Date: February 23, 2019

That's right! One place to keep your scores. No more searching for that piece of scratch paper, no more trying to thumb through your galleries for a screenshot... All your scores for ALL the events in one place that gets BROADCAST on the soon to be released friendly competition CHALLENGE/SEASONAL EVENTS Leaderboard! If you are the hero of heroes and have a top 5 score in any of the 15 categories your avatar, Player name and Alliance name are broadcast for the larger community of players to see as well all of us – giving us the SCORE to top! Get your scores into your profile ASAP...

FREAKY FRIDAY!

Challenge Event Heroes are getting leveled! What about that Bear?

The Members Avatars now include the HOTM & Atlantis Newbies! COOL! Check them out!

I am HAPPY - see this smile! I can make you have one too... PERMANENTLY!

- Ameoenna
"The Ghost with the Most"

CLASH OF THE TITANS...

introducing first.... from the black corner. He hails from SEVEN DAYS DEPARTED and is rated by many as the best pound for pound E&P player around:

ZERO!

introducing the challenger.... from the blue corner. She hails from CRYSTAL PALACE and is noted by many as the most active E&P player around, perhaps the best pound for pound:

UCLAPACK!

Previously users saw Gunnar's Defense Rank as #73. However within his own 'Rare' Rarity his Defense Rank is #1.

Provided File on: February 26, 2019

Crystal Knights leadership put some thought into the process of identifying which Heroes were worthy of Hero Class emblems. The following file (click image to open) was the final suggestions they provided to the rest of their team mates.

You can thank MrsBCW for providing the resulting file of their efforts to share with you. MrBCW, the The Rebel King & MrsBCW were contributors.

Release Date: January 11, 2019

This is the official Empires & Puzzles Release notes for the new version.

Version 18 Release Notes

You will find many great articles regarding the new release on the official Empires & Puzzles Forum such as the following:

Classes and the Defense Meta

Kamikaze Assassin’s E&P Classes This link was provided to me. The contents were assembled by Kamikaze Assassin of Crystal Palace. Thanks for your efforts in putting this together and making it available! A very special thanks for attending and becoming the Q&A target @ the unofficial Classes/Talents short notice TM Members Chat.

Rilfs Hero Classes & Talent Guide     Alternate Link

This link was provided to me. The contents were assembled by Rilf the Leader of Seven Days Hunting. I'm including samples of the spreadsheet that will be of great interest to any player. Rilf we appreciate your work on this, thank you!

Review Presented on: February 22, 2019
So I have put a lot of time, effort and expense into CC. So I don’t want it to go to waste being one of the few that have CC in use - and not share my experience with my PEEPS!

If you have Chesire - I would recommend a level to 3/60 without any doubts. CC will both reward you and upset you. That's life and a cat - put some more of that into the game on purpose! If you are a player that hasn’t solidly entered the LEGENDARY PLAYER status - TAKE CC ALL THE WAY to 4/70!

When you want to HAVOC Good time WHO are you going to call? CHESHIRE CAT! CHESHIRE CAT! MEeaaaieaaoooww! CC... you're So Baaaad

If you are a Legendary Player who enjoys intense competition and really need a dependable GAME CHANGING DARK HERO or a SORCERER Class of the same in your Defensive lineup or your goto WAR team Chesire isn't going to make you really happy. Being one of my most costly investments in this game to date, I'm still not unhappy with Chesire. Cat's aren't the best at taking direction most of the time!

Be aware that this is a SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Hero. Thus the high level of attention & detail being provided on my behalf. My reasons for doing so: (A) I have a strong attachment to Chesire from my past and (B) I wanted to try out class leveling an EPIC to higher levels as soon as possible - and I couldn't think of a better target for me!

RAIDS: YES! CC has moved the TANK for me many a time - I just have a better option than CC for dependability so that use will not be a lot for me in the future I'm thinking. Take my word on it, Chesire is valuable on Raids with a bit of caution. I've used CC a good 50+ times in that role (maybe more) in the following team lineups 1/1/1/1/1, 2/1/1/1 and 3/2. I have some very happy moments to thank CC for. I started using CC at Class 3.

EVENTS: YES! Challange, Seasonal and Special Events CC will be valuable often. Too bad Kitty can't move a Titan! Just use care based on Event time, your remaining resources (battle items and World Energies) and obviously the reflect element when you do.

DEFENSE: Not CC's strong Area. Realize I have a bench of Dark Legends so when CC is bugging me over and over with 'Purrrrrrr... Put me in Coach... Purrrrrrr...' odds are this kitty charm just insn't going to have the power to sway it needs. This is the only area of testing remaining form me to close out and I'll be back for the final update on that.

Research is definitely done!

On Defense I run about 70-100 trophies lower using CC instead of Hel. Sorry guys that is all I could really push a long term test with. Understand I am a Legendary player with a bench so my results are skewed - if you're a EPIC or lower player and you have CC - different ballgame!

I know there are several players with an inventory like myself that state they don’t see the value or the F.U.N. with CC, and that is just too bad. Case in point and not that I would ever do it again(1st Flag-wise), friend used CC on their 1st WAR FLAG!!! And got lucky - CC moved the tank - they won easily… that WILL NOT ALWAYS happen. CC is a CAT, CAT’s do what they want when they want not what you want when you want them too - just keep that in mind and you will do fine with CC!!!

I’m still happy with CC. I did Class Level to 3 before use. Again being where I am as a player with my bench, if I could go back I would today stop at Class 1. That’s just me. I may end up in the future taking CC all the way, just for staying power. IDK.

TITAN: Not the best option if you have another Dark that is worthy, if CC is your only option it's who you have for now. You will get another Dark soon enough.

WAR: A Good MAYBE. Really depends what your bench consists of and how bad the team needs you to Win the battle at hand. Just don't put your $ on CC to follow your instructions. Being in your 4th or later string - you would likely take CC in.

NOTE: Sorry guys in regards to the WAR channel… this was another one of my ideas I haven’t been able to fully execute due to TofA lol (Time of Availability)… YouTube isn’t a priority for me at all.

LATER THIS WEEK I will have a WAR example using my 2nd Flag up on my new channel:
ON the BATTLEFIELD: WAR with RaZoR

Keep in mind this is just my opinion and you have to take into consideration whose on the team with CC!!! You can use my experience as a basis to assist your decision but don't make it based on me! Over time the Hero Utility will identify CC's value in a much broader perspective and that would be more trustworthy if you have CC and are not a "I gotta have CC now" kinda player :blush:. I will make the following comment again: Playing as long as I have, I have learned that EVERY HERO has a use in the game. Some just have amazing stats across the board and of course those are the ones we want. On a final note: Some heroes do not maximize their full potential until they are FULLY ASCENDED & LEVELED:

A PERFECT EXAMPLE:
REALLY TURNING UP THE HEAT
WHEN FULLY ASCENDED/LEVELED

A GOOD EXAMPLE:
NO WAY FOR ME TURNED INTO
SHE CAN BE USEFUL