Esben Defender

Esben Defender is available as a reward for the Christmas 2019 event, Blood on the Snow, by reaching the maximum Christmas tree level of 11. This requires placing a level 5 ornament on every position in the tree.

Esben has two forms: he starts at his normal human form, but when the human form reaches 0 health, he transforms into his berserk form. Note that any upgrades you apply to Esben apply to the berserk form as well. In berserk form, he loses his normal Frost skill, but he gains the Intimidation ability (which causes enemy troops to flee).

Hero experience
Esben Defender gains levels and skill points as follows, with a maximum level of 20.

Hero training
The benefits and costs of training Esben Defender at the Hall of Heroes are as follows. This does not include the effects of skins or equipment, which are detailed below. However, the last row in the table shows the maximum hero stats including all equipment at maximum level. Note that Esben Defender's accuracy and evasion are considered maxed, and cannot be trained further except through equipment upgrades. Upgrade costs also always include 1 skill point. Note that all upgrades affect both the regular form and the berserk form. The values listed in the table include both, with the berserk form value listed in parentheses. Note that it is not clear how the accuracy value of the berserk form is upgraded, since this upgrade is not available for Esben. Note that it is not currently known if equipment also benefits the berserk form.

Hero skins
Esben Defender has one skin available:

Hero equipment
Esben Defender can be equipped with five pieces of equipment, with the following costs and benefits. The benefits listed are already totalled (that is, the net increase in going from level 1 to level 2 of the "Bull" Helmet is +50 health and +1 armor). All costs listed are in gold.