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Introduction
Esmeralda is a Mage/Tank able to deal significant damage to enemies, and at the same time, she has enough resistance to get involved frequently into fights.
With her passive skill, she can deal twice the damage (both physical and magical) to heroes each time she uses a basic attack or ability — and she’ll also be gradually consuming the enemy’s shield.
On the other hand, all the magical damage received by her enemies will be gradually converted to Health Points for her benefit — this is the reason why she can be tough to kill.
She can also be instrumental during team fights due to her ultimate skill, able to immobilize all the enemies within range.
As you can see, Esmeralda is an OP Hero that, if used with intelligence, can be dangerous for the enemy team — she’s frequently banned in ranked games.
Esmeralda Skills
Starmoon Casket (Passive)
Esmeralda deals twice the damage (both physical and magical) each time she uses a basic attack or skill. The Frostmoon deals Magic Damage (MD) and gives the target a shield of 150% of Frostmoon’s damage dealt — but attacks from Esmeralda will ignore any protection the enemy has.
This ability makes Esmeralda a very durable character in-game because it gradually replenishes her Health Points (HP) each time she gets any shield. This effect also applies to her 2nd and 3rd skills.
Frostmoon Shield (Active)
Esmeralda gets a shield of 350/650 pts (depending on level) and increases her Movement Speed (MS) by 40%. At the same time, this ability converts the shield from any enemy withing range into shield pts for Esmeralda. Cooldown of 8.5 secs.
This skill adds extra resistance to Esmeralda and is especially useful when you are fighting more than one enemy.
Stardust Dance (Active)
Esmeralda uses Stardust and Frostmoon to hit and deals 210/410 of both physical and magical damage to enemies within range. This also reduces the cooldown (CD) of Frostmoon Shield by 1 sec. Cooldown of 7.0/3.5
Falling Starmoon (Ultimate)
Esmeralda concentrates the power into Frostmoon and Stardust. When you use the ability again, Esmeralda cast Stardust to the desired location, dealing 350/650 pts of Physical Damage (PD). After that, Esmeralda throws herself to the same location to cast Frostmoon dealing 350/650 pts of Magic Damage.
Note this skill increases its propulsion power depending on how long you charge the ability the first time. Falling Starmoon can deal damage to all enemies within the area, immobilizing them during a few secs.
Skill Combos
Esmeralda’s Basic Combo consists of using first Frostmoon Shield to increase MS and get some protection, securing HP Regen. Then you continue with Falling Starmoon to deal the maximum damage possible to enemies within range. You can use this combo in any situation.
The “hit and run” Combo. You use first Stardust Dance to attack enemies with Withings, then Frostmoon Shield to protect Esmeralda and get away quickly from danger.
Best Emblem
it’s recommended you use a Custom Mage Emblem for Esmeralda to enhance Magic Penetration and Cooldown Reduction. This is because Esmeralda is already a good tank, so you need to balance her by playing more aggressively on the battlefield.
You should also spend Talent Points on Cooldown Reduction and Magic Power. When this is combined with the Impure Rage talent, it’ll increase the overall damage output.
Another option would be Tank Emblem, what’s good if you want to play more defensively. Spend Talent Points on Cooldown Reduction and HP to help increase Attack and Magic Power based on your HP (You need to use Attack and Defense talent.)
Best Spells For Esmeralda
Below are the recommended Battle Spells for Esmeralda
Sprint
Increase hero Movement Speed by 56% for 10 secs.
This is perfect for Esmeralda because when you combine it with Frostmoon Shield, this will give her excellent mobility. You can use this spell when you want to catch an enemy or join a group battle.
Flicker
Teleport the hero from one position to another automatically.
This spell can be combined with Sprint to add extra mobility for Esmeralda, but it’s best suited for escaping from dangerous situations.
Retribution
Deals 600/1440 points of True Damage to Jungle Monsters and minions.
Useful when you want to play Esmeralda more aggressively, so you need to farm faster to go into battle as soon as possible.
Esmeralda Item Build
Assassin Mage Build
You can use this as your basic build to allow Esmeralda to deal with excellent burst damage, but it also allows you to have enough resistance if you wisely use Frostmoon and Stardust Dance skills.
Boots of Tranquility
Type: Movement
Effect: +20 HP Regen, +20 Mana Regen (MR)
This item adds +40 pts Movement Speed and 10% HP Regen.
Clock of Destiny
Type: Magic
Effect: +60 pts Magic Power, +615 pts HP and +600 Mana
Adds +30 HP and +5 Magic Attack every five seconds (Up to 10 times.)
Lightning Truncheon
Type: Magic
Effect: +75 Magic Power and +30 Mana Regen
Every 6 seconds, any magical attack you perform, will hurt three enemies within range by 150% with MD.
Concentrated Energy
Type: Magic
Effect: +70 of Magic Power, +700 HP
When you kill a hero, it’ll recharge Regen by 10% of your hero HP.
Devil Tears
Type: Magic
Effect: +65 of Magic Power
Magical Penetration is increased by +40% — increased by 30% if you’ve more than 70% HP.
Blood Wings
Type: Magic
Effect: +150 of Magic Power and HP
Adds two HP for every 1 pt of Magic Power added.
Tank Build
But if you want to play more defensively, you can use this build.
Boots of Tranquility
Type: Movement
Effect: +20 HP Regen, +20 Mana Regen (MR)
This item adds +40 pts Movement Speed and 10% HP Regen.
Lightning Truncheon
Type: Magic
Effect: +75 Magic Power and +30 Mana Regen
Every 6 seconds, any magical attack you perform, will hurt three enemies within range by 150% with MD.
Concentrated Energy
Type: Magic
Effect: +70 of Magic Power, +700 HP
When you kill a hero, it’ll recharge Regen by 10% of your hero HP.
Devil Tears
Type: Magic
Effect: +65 of Magic Power
Magical Penetration is increased by +40% — increased by 30% if you’ve more than 70% HP.
Oracle
Type: Defense
Effect: +850 HP, +36 Magic Resistance, +35 HP Regen and +10 Cooldown Reduction
If your hero is attacked, the item will regen 8% HP.
Winter Truncheon
Type: Magic
Effect: +60 Magic Power, +50 Armor