Guide for Cindy to Level 500
Cindy Aurum, the friendly Hammerhead mechanic gains new stats as she levels up to 500. Along with her new skills, you will find that Siege and Traps make a comeback. With up to 100T% attack, Dark Siege Engines will blast through your opponent’s walls so you can start killing off the troops inside. If you have issues with annoying Monster Troop marches, don’t worry, since Cindy gives Dark Traps 100T% attack and they are strong against Dark Monsters.
Cindy Hero Skills
The last time we got new Cindy levels, she soared from 200-400, medals for these levels are hard to come by, so hopefully, you’re able to get an instant Cindy hero token if you haven’t already. Some items to note about her Hero Skills tree are that the levels that state, when each node unlocks, may not actually reflect the true level that they will be able to be used. One example is Max MP II, which says Requires Level 405, but actually needs Dark Elemental Troop HP II unlocked. Since that node doesn’t unlock until Hero Level 417, you will need 12 more levels before you can access that extra MP skill.
Tip: Be sure to use your Mercenary “with Hero” multiplier gems with the last skill to multiply that stat up to 50% each GEM!
Hero Skills Tree
Hero Attack II: Increases-
- Hero Attack Bonus (Max 6,000%).
Requires hero level 401.
Hero Critical Hit II: Increases-
- Hero Critical Hit (Max 20%).
Requires hero level 401.
Hero Streak II: Increases-
- Hero Attack Streak (Max 3).
Requires hero level 402.
Hero Critical Damage II: Increases-
- Hero Critical Damage (Max 75%).
Requires hero level 402.
Dark Traps Tune-Up: Increases-
- Dark Trap Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Trap HP (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Trap Armor (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 413.
Dark Mechanical Mastery: Increases-
- Dark Trap Attack with Cindy (Max 25T%).
- Dark Trap HP with Cindy (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Trap Armor with Cindy (Max 21T%).
- Dark Siege Attack with Cindy (Max 25T%).
- Dark Siege HP with Cindy (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Siege Armor with Cindy (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 413.
Dark Siege Engine Tune-Up: Increases-
- Dark Siege Engine Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Siege Engine HP (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Siege Engine Armor (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 413.
MP Recovery II: Increases-
- Cindy’s Max Recovery when Cindy is active (Max 1M%).
Requires hero level 405 and Dark Mechanical Mastery Level 1.
Vault of the Cascade Unlock: Unlocks-
- Ability to Capture the Vault of the Cascade (Max 4).
Requires hero level 429.
Dark Mercenary Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Juggernaut Attack (Max 20T%).
- Dark Airship Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Mech Attack (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 415.
Dark Mercenary HP II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Juggernaut HP (Max 5T%).
- Dark Airship HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Mech HP (Max 6T%).
Requires hero level 415.
Dark Mercenary Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Juggernaut Armor (Max 20T%).
- Dark Airship Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Mech Armor (Max 18T%).
Requires hero level 415.
Dungeon Dark Bonus: Increases-
- Dungeon HP Bonus (Max 800,000%).
- Dungeon Physical Damage Bonus (Max 2.5M%).
- Dungeon Healing Bonus (Max 15,000%).
Requires hero level 405 and Dark Mercenary HP II Level 1.
Dark Elemental Troop Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Earth Troop Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Ice Troop Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Fire Troop Attack (Max 100T%)
Requires hero level 417.
Dark Elemental Troop HP II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop HP (Max 10T%).
- Dark Earth Troop HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Ice Troop HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Fire Troop HP (25T%).
Requires hero level 417.
Dark Elemental Troop Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop Armor (Max 15T%).
- Dark Earth Troop Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Ice Troop Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Fire Troop Armor (Max 75T%).
Requires hero level 417.
Max MP II: Increases-
- Cindy’s Max Multiplier (Max 4,000%).
Requires hero level 405 and Dark Elemental Troop HP II Level 1.
Dark Core Troop Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior Attack (Max 35T%).
- Dark Mage Attack (Max 22.5T%).
- Dark Cavalry Attack (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 419.
Dark Core Troop HP II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior HP (Max 50T%).
- Dark Mage HP (Max 34T%).
- Dark Cavalry HP (5T).
Requires hero level 419.
Dark Core Troop Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior Armor (Max 100T%).
- Dark Mage Armor (Max 45T%).
- Dark Cavalry Armor (Max 30T%).
Requires hero level 419.
Dark Lightning II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Lightning Troop HP (Max 10T).
- Dark Lightning Troop Armor (Max 15T).
Requires hero level 420.
Dark Cavalry: Increases-
- Dark Cavalry Troop’s Attack (Max 20T%).
- Dark Cavalry Troop HP (Max 20T%).
- Dark Cavalry Troop Armor (Max 30T%).
Requires hero level 421.
Dark Astral & Ramuh Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Astral Attack Bonus (Max 50T%)
- Ramuh Attack (Max 50T%)
Requires hero level 421.
Dark Mount Attack & Matriarch Garula Attack: Increases-
- Mount Attack Bonus (Max 46T%).
- Matriarch Garula Attack Bonus (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 422.
Dark Mercenary with Hero: Increases-
- Dark Mercenary Attack with Hero (Max 15T%).
- Dark Mercenary HP with Hero (Max 10T%).
- Dark Mercenary Armor with Hero (Max 30T%).
Requires hero level 422.
Cindy Mastery Skills
A lot of Cindy’s Mastery Skills are the same as her Hero Skills. So, this is going to benefit you no matter which hero you decide to use in combat. I see this as a win-win situation since you still get to benefit from HALF of the skills she provides while utilizing other heroes’ boosts that might give you that extra edge you need to conquer the realm. There are also some Mirror Hero upgrades, so that will help your Mirror Troops stay relevant longer. There is also a Ravus Order of Heroes boost that increases Troop Supply Massacres, so you’ll want to have your Ravus hero tucked into any Order to take advantage of this crippling boost. Say goodbye to Troop Supply trap empires..?
Mastery Skills Tree
Mirror Hero: Luna, Mirror Hero: Gentiana: Increases-
- Mirror Hero Luna: Dark Mage Bonus (Max 120T%).
- Mirror Hero Luna: Shiva Bonus (Max 101T%).
- Mirror Hero Gentiana: Dark Astral Bonus (Max 10T%).
- Mirror Hero Gentiana: Dark Elemental Bonus (Max 120).
Requires hero level 415.
Mirror Hero Aranea, Mirror Hero: Iris: Increases-
- Mirror Hero Aranea: Dark Airships Bonus (Max 60T%).
- Mirror Hero Aranea: Dark Cavalry Bonus (Max 61.5T%).
- Mirror Hero Iris: Dark City Defense Bonus (Max 80B%).
- Mirror Hero Iris: Leviathan Bonus (60B%).
Requires hero level 416.
Dark Core Troop Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior Attack (Max 35T%).
- Dark Mage Attack (Max 22.5T%).
- Dark Cavalry Attack (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 418.
Dark Core Troop HP II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior HP (Max 50T%).
- Dark Mage HP (Max 34T%).
- Dark Cavalry HP (Max 5T%).
Requires hero level 418.
Dark Core Troop Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Warrior Armor (Max 100T%).
- Dark Mage Armor (Max 45T%).
- Dark Cavalry Armor (Max 30T%).
Requires hero level 418.
Dark March Size, Dark Rally Capacity, Dark Reinforcement Size: Increases-
- Dark March Size (Max 400B).
- Dark Rally Capacity (Max 1.2T).
- Dark Reinforcement March Size Bonus (Max 101B).
Requires hero level 420.
Dark Mercenary with Hero: Increases-
- Dark Mercenary Attack with Hero (max 15T%).
- Dark Mercenary HP with Hero (Max 10T%).
- Dark Mercenary Armor with Hero (Max 30T%).
Requires hero level 420.
Dark Mercenary Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Juggernaut Attack (Max 20T%).
- Dark Airship Attack (Max 15T%).
- Dark Mech Attack (Max 6T%).
Requires hero level 422.
Dark Mercenary HP II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Juggernaut HP (Max 5T%).
- Dark Airship HP (Max 45T%).
- Dark Mech HP (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 422.
Dark Mercenary Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Guardian Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Juggernaut Armor (Max 20T%).
- Dark Airship Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Mech Armor (Max 18T%).
Requires hero level 422.
Empire Expansion Speed Ups II: Increases-
- Radiant Dark Expansion Speedup Construction Speed (Max 5%).
Requires hero level 425.
Dark Elemental March Size, Dark Elemental Rally Capacity, Dark Elemental Reinforcement Size: Increases-
- Dark Elemental March Size (Max 400B).
- Dark Elemental Rally Capacity (Max 1.2T).
- Dark Elemental Reinforcement March Size (Max 16.7B).
Requires hero level 425.
Dark Elemental Troop Attack II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Earth Troop Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Ice Troop Attack (Max 45T%).
- Dark Fire Troop Attack (Max 100T%).
Requires hero level 429.
Dark Elemental Troop HP II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop HP (Max 10T%).
- Dark Earth Troop HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Ice Troop HP (Max 15T%).
- Dark Fire Troop HP (Max 25T%).
Requires hero level 429.
Dark Elemental Troop Armor II: Increases-
- Dark Lightning Troop Armor (Max 15T%).
- Dark Earth Troop Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Ice Troop Armor (Max 25T%).
- Dark Fire Troop Armor (Max 75T%).
Requires hero level 429.
Dark Cavalry, Dark Lightning: Increases-
- Dark Cavalry Attack (max 20T%).
- Dark Cavalry HP (Max 5T%).
- Dark Cavalry Armor (Max 30T%).
- Dark Lightning Troop Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Lightning Troop HP (Max 10T%).
- Dark Lightning Troop Armor (Max 15T%).
Requires hero level 434.
Dark Mount Attack & Matriarch Garula Attack: Increases-
- Mount Attack Bonus (Max 46T%).
- Matriarch Garula Attack Bonus (Max 20T%).
Requires hero level 435.
Leviathan Cindy Specialty, Dark Astral Attack, Dark Ramuh Attack II: Increases-
- Leviathan Cindy Specialty (Max 150%).
- Dark Astral Attack Bonus (Max 50T%).
- Ramuh Attack Bonus (Max 50T%).
Requires hero level 435.
Mirror Hero Cindy: Dark Mech, Mirror Hero Cindy: Ramuh: Increases-
- Mirror Hero Cindy: Dark Mech Bonus (Max 800T%).
- Mirror Hero Cindy: Ramuh Bonus (Max 100T%).
Requires hero level 436.
Empire Expansion Blueprint Costs II: Increases-
- Dark Attuned Empire Expansion Blueprint Construction Cost Efficiency (Max 5%).
Requires hero level 438.
Dark Traps Tune-Up: Increases-
- Dark Trap Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Trap HP (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Trap Armor (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 440.
Dark Mechanical Mastery: Increases-
- Dark Trap Attack with Cindy (Max 25T%).
- Dark Trap HP with Cindy (Max 8.5%).
- Dark Trap Armor with Cindy (Max 21T%).
- Dark Siege Attack with Cindy (Max 25T%).
- Dark Siege HP with Cindy (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Siege Armor with Cindy (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 440.
Dark Siege Tune-Up: Increases-
- Dark Siege Engine Attack (Max 25T%).
- Dark Siege Engine HP (Max 8.5T%).
- Dark Siege Engine Armor (Max 21T%).
Requires hero level 440.
Ravus Order of Heroes: Troop Supply Massacre: Increases-
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Attack Troop Supply Attack Massacre (Max 10%).
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Attack Troop Supply Cripple Health (Max 10%).
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Attack Troop Supply Armor Shred (Max 10%).
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Defense Troop Supply Attack Massacre (Max 10%).
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Defense Troop Supply Cripple Health (Max 10%).
- Ravus Order of Heroes: Defense Troop Supply Armor Shred (Max 10%).
Requires hero level 441.
Adding It All Up
Dark Siege Attack: 50T% (with Cindy: 100T% total).
Dark Trap Attack: 50T% (with Cindy: 100T% total).
Dark Mercenary Attack: 60T%
Dark Guardian Attack: 150T% total.
Dark Juggernaut Attack: 140T% total.
Dark Airship Attack: 150T% total.
Dark Mech Attack: 140T% total.
Dark Core Troop Attack: 50T%
Dark Warrior Attack: 120T% total.
Dark Mage Attack: 95T% total.
Dark Cavalry Attack: 130T% total.
Results have shown that Dark Siege does NOT count as Dark Core Troops.
Is Cindy For You?
Have you always wanted to make Siege Engines or Traps great again? Do you hoard Vaults like they hold the secret to immortality? If so, then you might need to level Cindy up ASAP!
But, even if you think Siege Engine troops are the worst thing ever, there are still some pretty hefty boosts in Cindy’s skills trees. As you can see above, the different troop types get at least 100T% added in attack. Then you get to get an extra 4,000% MP Multiplier bonus to Cindy, if you didn’t know, MP is my favorite subject as you can see in my Hero MP Guide (shameless plug).
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