Espresso Cookie and Latte Cookie are two of the most popular Cookie Run Kingdom cookies. As epics, they have powerful skills and high potential. But which one is actually stronger in battle? There are a few key factors to consider when comparing their strengths.
Damage Output
One of the most important aspects of any Cookie Run Kingdom cookie is their ability to deal damage. Let’s look at Espresso Cookie and Latte Cookie’s damage output side-by-side:
| Cookie | Skill | Damage Type |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso Cookie | Espresso Shot | Single Target Physical |
| Latte Cookie | Latte Art | AOE Magic |
As you can see, Espresso Cookie deals single target physical damage, while Latte Cookie hits multiple enemies with magic damage. This makes Latte better for clearing out groups of enemies, while Espresso focuses his damage on taking out single targets quickly.
However, when it comes to raw damage numbers, Espresso Cookie has the edge. At equal promotion and skill level, Espresso’s Espresso Shot will deal more damage to a single enemy than Latte’s Latte Art.
Damage Buffs
We also need to consider damage buffs and debuffs when comparing damage potential. Espresso Cookie has some great damage boosting abilities:
– His Magic Candy gives him a stackable attack buff whenever he crits
– His Espresso Fan treasure boosts his crit chance significantly
Meanwhile, Latte Cookie also has ways to enhance his damage:
– Her Magic Candy makes her do extra damage to slowed enemies
– Her Latte Glass treasure gives her a stackable attack buff when using her skill
So in terms of self damage buffs, it’s pretty even between the two. However, Espresso gains more of an advantage thanks to toppings. With a full Searing Raspberry build, he can stack huge amounts of attack damage. Latte Cookie leans more towards cooldown reduction with Swift Choco toppings.
Debuffs
Latte Cookie has the edge when it comes to debuffs to amplify damage. Her Latte Art skill slows enemies hit. With her Magic Candy, this means she will do extra damage to those slowed foes.
Espresso Cookie has no debuffs in his base kit. However, his Magic Candy provides a silence on crits, preventing enemies from using skills. But this isn’t as impactful as Latte’s slowing effect for boosting damage.
Survivability
Besides damage, we need to look at how well Espresso Cookie and Latte Cookie can survive in battle. This includes their health, defenses, and any healing or shielding capabilities.
Health
At level 70, here are the base health stats:
– Espresso Cookie: 440,043
– Latte Cookie: 300,635
Espresso Cookie clearly has the health advantage here. His tankier stats let him stay on the frontlines in tougher battles.
Defenses
For defenses, Espresso Cookie has 32% damage resist at level 70. He also gains a shield with his Magic Candy.
Latte Cookie has no innate damage resist or shielding. However, her Magic Candy does provide some healing whenever she uses her skill.
This makes Espresso much tankier overall, thanks to his high HP and damage resist. Latte Cookie has to rely more on dodging and healing to stay alive.
Utility
Let’s also examine the extra utility Espresso Cookie and Latte Cookie provide for the team besides damage:
| Cookie | Utility |
|---|---|
| Espresso Cookie | Speed boost with Magic Candy |
| Latte Cookie | AOE Slow |
Espresso Cookie can grant the team a speed boost after using his skill, thanks to his Magic Candy. This makes the team more mobile.
Meanwhile, Latte Cookie slows all enemies hit by her skill. This cripples the enemy team’s mobility and attack speed.
So in terms of utility, Latte Cookie has a bit more to offer with her AOE slowing capability.
Best Game Modes
Based on their kits, Espresso Cookie and Latte Cookie excel in slightly different game modes:
Espresso Cookie
– PvE Story/Bounties – Good single target damage for bosses
– Guild Battle – Can take out enemy cookies quickly
– Hall of Ancient Heroes – Deals high damage to break shields
Latte Cookie
– Arena – AOE damage and slowing is effective vs enemy teams
– Alliance – AOE skills clear waves quickly
– Dragon’s Valley – Slow helps damage dragon faster
So Espresso is more of a PvE and Guild Battle specialist, while Latte excels in PvP modes with her AOE effects.
Best Toppings
To maximize their potential, here are the best toppings for each cookie:
| Cookie | Best Toppings |
|---|---|
| Espresso Cookie | Full Searing Raspberry |
| Latte Cookie | Mixed Swift Choco and Searing Raspberry |
Full offense Searing Raspberry toppings let Espresso Cookie hit as hard as possible with his skill and autos.
Latte Cookie does well with a mix of Swift Choco for cooldown reduction on her skill plus some Searing Raspberry for extra damage.
Best Landmarks
For best results, equip these landmarks:
| Cookie | Best Landmarks |
|---|---|
| Espresso Cookie | Watchmaker’s Tower |
| Latte Cookie | Slingshot Coffee |
Watchmaker’s Tower boosts Espresso Cookie’s crit, skill damage, and attack speed – all excellent for him.
Slingshot Coffee reduces Latte Cookie’s skill cooldown and gives an AOE damage buff – perfect synergy with her kit.
Best Treasures
The treasures to maximize their potential are:
| Cookie | Best Treasures |
|---|---|
| Espresso Cookie | Espresso Fan, Sugar Swan Feather, Old Pilgrim’s Scroll |
| Latte Cookie | Latte Glass, Feather, Scroll |
Espresso Fan gives Espresso Cookie a big crit buff to dish out more damage.
Latte Glass reduces Latte’s skill cooldown and boosts her attack – playing into her strength as a quick AOE damager.
Conclusion
So in summary, when comparing Espresso Cookie vs Latte Cookie:
– Espresso Cookie has higher single target damage potential thanks to his skill, Magic Candy, treasures, and Searing Raspberry build
– Latte Cookie has more AOE damage with her skill, and can slow enemies to boost her damage further
– Espresso Cookie is bulkier with more HP and damage resist
– Latte Cookie brings more utility with her AOE slowing
– Espresso Cookie excels in PvE battles and Guild Battle
– Latte Cookie is better suited for PvP modes like Arena
Overall, Espresso Cookie edges out Latte Cookie in terms of pure damage potential, especially against single targets. However, Latte Cookie provides more AOE damage and utility that can be invaluable in certain game modes.
So in summary, while Espresso Cookie has the advantage in sheer damage numbers and survivability, Latte Cookie brings more well-rounded, AOE-focused abilities to the table. There’s no definitive “stronger” cookie, as each excels in different battle situations!