Hero Wars: Alliance hero tier list (October 2026)

This Hero Wars: Alliance tier list ranks heroes for mobile and cross-platform rosters — Arena, Grand Arena, campaign, Guild War, and Titans — using roles, factions, and changes from official Nexters patch posts.

Arena & Grand Arena

Player-versus-player teams where burst damage, control, and revive denial decide short fights.

S tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
DDrayne	Warrior	Eternity	Nexters describes steady AoE pressure and resurrection blocking versus Astaroth, Kayla, and Aidan — high Arena value when invested.
Kayla	Warrior	Chaos	Still a top burst carry in PvP; official Drayne guide names her as a resurrection target, which keeps her relevant but counterable.
KKendle	Mage	Chaos	Pure damage mage featured across recent seasons; needs protection but remains a Grand Arena staple at high investment.
Iris	Control	Progress	Nexters Nebula patch notes reference Iris debuffs — her mass control still defines many Arena metas.
Astaroth	Support	Chaos	Revive support; Drayne’s anti-resurrection kit is the main check, but Astaroth remains mandatory in many defensive teams.

A tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
WWodryn	Tank	Nature	New Nature tank: Nexters highlights debuff cleansing, magic defense, and team critical hit support — strong against mage-heavy lineups.
Nebula	Support	Progress	Season rework added faster projectiles, smarter cleanse timing, and a movement or skill-speed buff — Nexters positions her as a core Progress support with relic scaling.
EEva	Marksman	Progress	New Progress marksman with a dedicated adventure season; pairs with Nebula in official Nexters guides.
Cleaver	Warrior	Chaos	Chaos frontliner with strong talisman support in official offers; best when paired with buffers and control.
K'arkh	Warrior	Chaos	Jumping warrior that punishes clustered back lines — reliable once starred and artifact-ready.
Sebastian	Support	Progress	Teamwide damage amplifier; campaign and adventure teams lean on him for speed clears.
Jorgen	Control	Progress	Energy denial and stuns — strong in slower Guild War defenses and counter lineups.
Corvus	Support	Eternity	Nexters lists Corvus as a tank partner for Drayne — strong in Eternity comps and Guild Clash.
Yasmine	Assassin	Mystery	Single-target burst assassin — high ceiling in Arena if she survives opening control.
Faceless	Control	Chaos	Copies enemy stats and disables key targets — high skill ceiling in Arena when paired with burst damage.
Lars	Control	Mystery	Classic Mystery control duo anchor with Krista; banned in several Guild Clash leagues.
Krista	Mage	Mystery	Follow-up magic burst after Lars setup — fragile without protection.

B tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
Martha	Healer	Progress	Reliable healer for campaign progression and long Guild War fights.
Celeste	Mage	Progress	Hybrid healer and damage dealer; shines in campaign before ultra-late PvP investment.
Keira	Warrior	Chaos	Early-to-mid campaign carry who falls off in top Grand Arena without heavy relic support.
GGalaxy	Mage	Progress	Solid magic damage for adventure maps; PvP rating depends on enemy team composition.
Lian	Mage	Progress	Partner promo hero with useful control — great starter pick, mid-tier in late Arena.
Tristan	Marksman	Honor	Honor marksman with strong event support; Guild Clash bans can limit Honor picks in lower leagues.
Guus	Support	Honor	Honor buffer; recent Nexters skin seasons keep him relevant for invested Honor teams.
Artemis	Marksman	Honor	Honor back-line damage — check Guild Clash faction rules before relying on her in war.
Mojo	Support	Nature	Nature support with talisman depth in official shops; pairs with Nature tanks like Wodryn.
Alvanor	Marksman	Nature	Nature marksman; second talisman options appear in official Talisman Fever events.
Elmir	Warrior	Mystery	Mystery warrior with clone mechanics; Guild Clash bans Mystery in several leagues.
Aurora	Control	Mystery	Freeze control for campaign and hybrid PvP — watch Mystery faction bans in Guild Clash.
Aidan	Warrior	Eternity	Eternity bruiser with self-revive tools — Drayne specifically counters his resurrection pattern.
Phobos	Control	Chaos	Energy control and back-line reach — strong in mixed Chaos teams when relic-ready.
Helios	Mage	Nature	Nature mage with talisman support in official Talisman Fever stock lists.
Andvari	Tank	Progress	Progress tank with magic reflection talisman options in Nexters event shops.
Morrigan	Support	Chaos	Chaos healer and buffer for longer Guild War fights — less burst than top Arena supports.
Dante	Warrior	Progress	Progress warrior with steady physical damage — budget-friendly campaign DPS.

C tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
PPallant	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Elarite tank titan featured in recent seasons — priority for Titan Arena and Asgard progression.
AAlecto	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Eden titan with event soul-stone paths in official season calendars.
SSigurd	Titan (Water)	Titan	Core water titan for mixed elemental teams — invest after your primary carry titans.
EEden	Titan (Support)	Titan	Foundational support titan for most late-game titan rosters.
SSilva	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Fire damage titan — strong once artifact spheres and skins are online.
NNova	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Secondary fire titan; upgrade after Silva or your main elemental anchor.
VVulcan	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Tanky fire titan for defensive titan lines — lower priority than Eden or Pallant.
Chabba	Tank	Nature	Signup-friendly Nature tank — serviceable early, replaced by Wodryn or Andvari at late PvP.
Maya	Healer	Nature	Partner signup healer — fine for early adventure, outscaled by Martha and Nebula later.
Orion	Mage	Progress	Starter promo mage — replace once you unlock higher-tier Progress or Chaos carries.
Polaris	Support	Progress	Signup support hero — useful for early teams, not a late-game Arena priority.

Campaign & Adventure

Story and adventure maps that reward steady damage, healing, and heroes that stay useful without max relic investment.

S tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
Nebula	Support	Progress	Season rework added faster projectiles, smarter cleanse timing, and a movement or skill-speed buff — Nexters positions her as a core Progress support with relic scaling.
Sebastian	Support	Progress	Teamwide damage amplifier; campaign and adventure teams lean on him for speed clears.

A tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
WWodryn	Tank	Nature	New Nature tank: Nexters highlights debuff cleansing, magic defense, and team critical hit support — strong against mage-heavy lineups.
EEva	Marksman	Progress	New Progress marksman with a dedicated adventure season; pairs with Nebula in official Nexters guides.
DDrayne	Warrior	Eternity	Nexters describes steady AoE pressure and resurrection blocking versus Astaroth, Kayla, and Aidan — high Arena value when invested.
Iris	Control	Progress	Nexters Nebula patch notes reference Iris debuffs — her mass control still defines many Arena metas.
Astaroth	Support	Chaos	Revive support; Drayne’s anti-resurrection kit is the main check, but Astaroth remains mandatory in many defensive teams.
K'arkh	Warrior	Chaos	Jumping warrior that punishes clustered back lines — reliable once starred and artifact-ready.
Jorgen	Control	Progress	Energy denial and stuns — strong in slower Guild War defenses and counter lineups.
Martha	Healer	Progress	Reliable healer for campaign progression and long Guild War fights.
Celeste	Mage	Progress	Hybrid healer and damage dealer; shines in campaign before ultra-late PvP investment.
Corvus	Support	Eternity	Nexters lists Corvus as a tank partner for Drayne — strong in Eternity comps and Guild Clash.
Keira	Warrior	Chaos	Early-to-mid campaign carry who falls off in top Grand Arena without heavy relic support.
GGalaxy	Mage	Progress	Solid magic damage for adventure maps; PvP rating depends on enemy team composition.
Lian	Mage	Progress	Partner promo hero with useful control — great starter pick, mid-tier in late Arena.
Tristan	Marksman	Honor	Honor marksman with strong event support; Guild Clash bans can limit Honor picks in lower leagues.
Guus	Support	Honor	Honor buffer; recent Nexters skin seasons keep him relevant for invested Honor teams.
Artemis	Marksman	Honor	Honor back-line damage — check Guild Clash faction rules before relying on her in war.
Mojo	Support	Nature	Nature support with talisman depth in official shops; pairs with Nature tanks like Wodryn.
Alvanor	Marksman	Nature	Nature marksman; second talisman options appear in official Talisman Fever events.
Aurora	Control	Mystery	Freeze control for campaign and hybrid PvP — watch Mystery faction bans in Guild Clash.
Aidan	Warrior	Eternity	Eternity bruiser with self-revive tools — Drayne specifically counters his resurrection pattern.
Phobos	Control	Chaos	Energy control and back-line reach — strong in mixed Chaos teams when relic-ready.
Helios	Mage	Nature	Nature mage with talisman support in official Talisman Fever stock lists.
Andvari	Tank	Progress	Progress tank with magic reflection talisman options in Nexters event shops.
Morrigan	Support	Chaos	Chaos healer and buffer for longer Guild War fights — less burst than top Arena supports.
Dante	Warrior	Progress	Progress warrior with steady physical damage — budget-friendly campaign DPS.

B tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
Kayla	Warrior	Chaos	Still a top burst carry in PvP; official Drayne guide names her as a resurrection target, which keeps her relevant but counterable.
KKendle	Mage	Chaos	Pure damage mage featured across recent seasons; needs protection but remains a Grand Arena staple at high investment.
Cleaver	Warrior	Chaos	Chaos frontliner with strong talisman support in official offers; best when paired with buffers and control.
Yasmine	Assassin	Mystery	Single-target burst assassin — high ceiling in Arena if she survives opening control.
Elmir	Warrior	Mystery	Mystery warrior with clone mechanics; Guild Clash bans Mystery in several leagues.
Faceless	Control	Chaos	Copies enemy stats and disables key targets — high skill ceiling in Arena when paired with burst damage.
Lars	Control	Mystery	Classic Mystery control duo anchor with Krista; banned in several Guild Clash leagues.
Krista	Mage	Mystery	Follow-up magic burst after Lars setup — fragile without protection.
Chabba	Tank	Nature	Signup-friendly Nature tank — serviceable early, replaced by Wodryn or Andvari at late PvP.
Maya	Healer	Nature	Partner signup healer — fine for early adventure, outscaled by Martha and Nebula later.
Orion	Mage	Progress	Starter promo mage — replace once you unlock higher-tier Progress or Chaos carries.
Polaris	Support	Progress	Signup support hero — useful for early teams, not a late-game Arena priority.

C tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
PPallant	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Elarite tank titan featured in recent seasons — priority for Titan Arena and Asgard progression.
AAlecto	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Eden titan with event soul-stone paths in official season calendars.
SSigurd	Titan (Water)	Titan	Core water titan for mixed elemental teams — invest after your primary carry titans.
EEden	Titan (Support)	Titan	Foundational support titan for most late-game titan rosters.
SSilva	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Fire damage titan — strong once artifact spheres and skins are online.
NNova	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Secondary fire titan; upgrade after Silva or your main elemental anchor.
VVulcan	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Tanky fire titan for defensive titan lines — lower priority than Eden or Pallant.

Guild War & Guild Clash

Large roster battles where faction bans, mixed roles, and multiple defensive teams matter more than a single hyper-carry.

A tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
WWodryn	Tank	Nature	New Nature tank: Nexters highlights debuff cleansing, magic defense, and team critical hit support — strong against mage-heavy lineups.
Nebula	Support	Progress	Season rework added faster projectiles, smarter cleanse timing, and a movement or skill-speed buff — Nexters positions her as a core Progress support with relic scaling.
DDrayne	Warrior	Eternity	Nexters describes steady AoE pressure and resurrection blocking versus Astaroth, Kayla, and Aidan — high Arena value when invested.
Kayla	Warrior	Chaos	Still a top burst carry in PvP; official Drayne guide names her as a resurrection target, which keeps her relevant but counterable.
KKendle	Mage	Chaos	Pure damage mage featured across recent seasons; needs protection but remains a Grand Arena staple at high investment.
Cleaver	Warrior	Chaos	Chaos frontliner with strong talisman support in official offers; best when paired with buffers and control.
Iris	Control	Progress	Nexters Nebula patch notes reference Iris debuffs — her mass control still defines many Arena metas.
Astaroth	Support	Chaos	Revive support; Drayne’s anti-resurrection kit is the main check, but Astaroth remains mandatory in many defensive teams.
K'arkh	Warrior	Chaos	Jumping warrior that punishes clustered back lines — reliable once starred and artifact-ready.
Sebastian	Support	Progress	Teamwide damage amplifier; campaign and adventure teams lean on him for speed clears.
Jorgen	Control	Progress	Energy denial and stuns — strong in slower Guild War defenses and counter lineups.
Martha	Healer	Progress	Reliable healer for campaign progression and long Guild War fights.
Corvus	Support	Eternity	Nexters lists Corvus as a tank partner for Drayne — strong in Eternity comps and Guild Clash.
Mojo	Support	Nature	Nature support with talisman depth in official shops; pairs with Nature tanks like Wodryn.
Alvanor	Marksman	Nature	Nature marksman; second talisman options appear in official Talisman Fever events.
Faceless	Control	Chaos	Copies enemy stats and disables key targets — high skill ceiling in Arena when paired with burst damage.
Phobos	Control	Chaos	Energy control and back-line reach — strong in mixed Chaos teams when relic-ready.
Helios	Mage	Nature	Nature mage with talisman support in official Talisman Fever stock lists.
Andvari	Tank	Progress	Progress tank with magic reflection talisman options in Nexters event shops.

B tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
EEva	Marksman	Progress	New Progress marksman with a dedicated adventure season; pairs with Nebula in official Nexters guides.
Celeste	Mage	Progress	Hybrid healer and damage dealer; shines in campaign before ultra-late PvP investment.
Keira	Warrior	Chaos	Early-to-mid campaign carry who falls off in top Grand Arena without heavy relic support.
GGalaxy	Mage	Progress	Solid magic damage for adventure maps; PvP rating depends on enemy team composition.
Lian	Mage	Progress	Partner promo hero with useful control — great starter pick, mid-tier in late Arena.
Tristan	Marksman	Honor	Honor marksman with strong event support; Guild Clash bans can limit Honor picks in lower leagues.
Guus	Support	Honor	Honor buffer; recent Nexters skin seasons keep him relevant for invested Honor teams.
Artemis	Marksman	Honor	Honor back-line damage — check Guild Clash faction rules before relying on her in war.
Yasmine	Assassin	Mystery	Single-target burst assassin — high ceiling in Arena if she survives opening control.
Elmir	Warrior	Mystery	Mystery warrior with clone mechanics; Guild Clash bans Mystery in several leagues.
Aurora	Control	Mystery	Freeze control for campaign and hybrid PvP — watch Mystery faction bans in Guild Clash.
Aidan	Warrior	Eternity	Eternity bruiser with self-revive tools — Drayne specifically counters his resurrection pattern.
Lars	Control	Mystery	Classic Mystery control duo anchor with Krista; banned in several Guild Clash leagues.
Krista	Mage	Mystery	Follow-up magic burst after Lars setup — fragile without protection.
Morrigan	Support	Chaos	Chaos healer and buffer for longer Guild War fights — less burst than top Arena supports.
Dante	Warrior	Progress	Progress warrior with steady physical damage — budget-friendly campaign DPS.
Chabba	Tank	Nature	Signup-friendly Nature tank — serviceable early, replaced by Wodryn or Andvari at late PvP.
Maya	Healer	Nature	Partner signup healer — fine for early adventure, outscaled by Martha and Nebula later.

C tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
PPallant	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Elarite tank titan featured in recent seasons — priority for Titan Arena and Asgard progression.
AAlecto	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Eden titan with event soul-stone paths in official season calendars.
SSigurd	Titan (Water)	Titan	Core water titan for mixed elemental teams — invest after your primary carry titans.
EEden	Titan (Support)	Titan	Foundational support titan for most late-game titan rosters.
SSilva	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Fire damage titan — strong once artifact spheres and skins are online.
NNova	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Secondary fire titan; upgrade after Silva or your main elemental anchor.
VVulcan	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Tanky fire titan for defensive titan lines — lower priority than Eden or Pallant.
Orion	Mage	Progress	Starter promo mage — replace once you unlock higher-tier Progress or Chaos carries.
Polaris	Support	Progress	Signup support hero — useful for early teams, not a late-game Arena priority.

Titans & Asgard

Titan battles and Asgard content where titan teams, elemental spheres, and titan skins drive power more than hero tier alone.

S tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
PPallant	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Elarite tank titan featured in recent seasons — priority for Titan Arena and Asgard progression.
EEden	Titan (Support)	Titan	Foundational support titan for most late-game titan rosters.

A tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
AAlecto	Titan (Eden)	Titan	Eden titan with event soul-stone paths in official season calendars.
SSigurd	Titan (Water)	Titan	Core water titan for mixed elemental teams — invest after your primary carry titans.
SSilva	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Fire damage titan — strong once artifact spheres and skins are online.

B tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
WWodryn	Tank	Nature	New Nature tank: Nexters highlights debuff cleansing, magic defense, and team critical hit support — strong against mage-heavy lineups.
Nebula	Support	Progress	Season rework added faster projectiles, smarter cleanse timing, and a movement or skill-speed buff — Nexters positions her as a core Progress support with relic scaling.
EEva	Marksman	Progress	New Progress marksman with a dedicated adventure season; pairs with Nebula in official Nexters guides.
DDrayne	Warrior	Eternity	Nexters describes steady AoE pressure and resurrection blocking versus Astaroth, Kayla, and Aidan — high Arena value when invested.
Iris	Control	Progress	Nexters Nebula patch notes reference Iris debuffs — her mass control still defines many Arena metas.
Astaroth	Support	Chaos	Revive support; Drayne’s anti-resurrection kit is the main check, but Astaroth remains mandatory in many defensive teams.
K'arkh	Warrior	Chaos	Jumping warrior that punishes clustered back lines — reliable once starred and artifact-ready.
Sebastian	Support	Progress	Teamwide damage amplifier; campaign and adventure teams lean on him for speed clears.
Jorgen	Control	Progress	Energy denial and stuns — strong in slower Guild War defenses and counter lineups.
Martha	Healer	Progress	Reliable healer for campaign progression and long Guild War fights.
Corvus	Support	Eternity	Nexters lists Corvus as a tank partner for Drayne — strong in Eternity comps and Guild Clash.
Mojo	Support	Nature	Nature support with talisman depth in official shops; pairs with Nature tanks like Wodryn.
Alvanor	Marksman	Nature	Nature marksman; second talisman options appear in official Talisman Fever events.
Aidan	Warrior	Eternity	Eternity bruiser with self-revive tools — Drayne specifically counters his resurrection pattern.
NNova	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Secondary fire titan; upgrade after Silva or your main elemental anchor.
VVulcan	Titan (Fire)	Titan	Tanky fire titan for defensive titan lines — lower priority than Eden or Pallant.
Helios	Mage	Nature	Nature mage with talisman support in official Talisman Fever stock lists.
Andvari	Tank	Progress	Progress tank with magic reflection talisman options in Nexters event shops.

C tier

Hero	Role	Faction	Why this rank
Kayla	Warrior	Chaos	Still a top burst carry in PvP; official Drayne guide names her as a resurrection target, which keeps her relevant but counterable.
KKendle	Mage	Chaos	Pure damage mage featured across recent seasons; needs protection but remains a Grand Arena staple at high investment.
Cleaver	Warrior	Chaos	Chaos frontliner with strong talisman support in official offers; best when paired with buffers and control.
Celeste	Mage	Progress	Hybrid healer and damage dealer; shines in campaign before ultra-late PvP investment.
Keira	Warrior	Chaos	Early-to-mid campaign carry who falls off in top Grand Arena without heavy relic support.
GGalaxy	Mage	Progress	Solid magic damage for adventure maps; PvP rating depends on enemy team composition.
Lian	Mage	Progress	Partner promo hero with useful control — great starter pick, mid-tier in late Arena.
Tristan	Marksman	Honor	Honor marksman with strong event support; Guild Clash bans can limit Honor picks in lower leagues.
Guus	Support	Honor	Honor buffer; recent Nexters skin seasons keep him relevant for invested Honor teams.
Artemis	Marksman	Honor	Honor back-line damage — check Guild Clash faction rules before relying on her in war.
Yasmine	Assassin	Mystery	Single-target burst assassin — high ceiling in Arena if she survives opening control.
Elmir	Warrior	Mystery	Mystery warrior with clone mechanics; Guild Clash bans Mystery in several leagues.
Aurora	Control	Mystery	Freeze control for campaign and hybrid PvP — watch Mystery faction bans in Guild Clash.
Faceless	Control	Chaos	Copies enemy stats and disables key targets — high skill ceiling in Arena when paired with burst damage.
Lars	Control	Mystery	Classic Mystery control duo anchor with Krista; banned in several Guild Clash leagues.
Krista	Mage	Mystery	Follow-up magic burst after Lars setup — fragile without protection.
Phobos	Control	Chaos	Energy control and back-line reach — strong in mixed Chaos teams when relic-ready.
Morrigan	Support	Chaos	Chaos healer and buffer for longer Guild War fights — less burst than top Arena supports.
Dante	Warrior	Progress	Progress warrior with steady physical damage — budget-friendly campaign DPS.
Chabba	Tank	Nature	Signup-friendly Nature tank — serviceable early, replaced by Wodryn or Andvari at late PvP.
Maya	Healer	Nature	Partner signup healer — fine for early adventure, outscaled by Martha and Nebula later.
Orion	Mage	Progress	Starter promo mage — replace once you unlock higher-tier Progress or Chaos carries.
Polaris	Support	Progress	Signup support hero — useful for early teams, not a late-game Arena priority.

Hero art: Nexters

Recent Hero Wars balance & season changes

• Mighty Root season (2026-10-26) — Wodryn joins as a Nature tank with debuff cleansing, magic defense, and team critical hit support. Mighty Root season adds adventure, calendar, and Halloween events. Heroes touched: Wodryn. Source: Nexters — Everything about WODRYN!
• Eva season (2026-08-31) — Nebula’s skills were updated: faster first-skill projectiles, delayed initial cleanse, shorter cleanse cooldown, and a third skill that grants movement and skill recharge speed while blocking damage over time. Heroes touched: Nebula, Eva. Source: Nexters — Nebula is Getting Stronger!
• Guild Clash rotation (2026-08-01) — Guild Clash faction bans rotate by league — Honor heroes are banned in Stone and Bronze; Honor and Nature are banned in Silver and Gold; Diamond and above also lose Mystery picks. Heroes touched: Tristan, Guus, Artemis, Mojo, Alvanor, Yasmine, Elmir, Aurora. Source: Nexters — Kendle’s Season Calendar!
• Drayne release notes (2026-06-01) — Drayne focuses on frequent AoE damage and disables resurrections against Astaroth, Kayla, and Aidan; Nexters recommends Corvus or Electra von Grave as front-line partners. Heroes touched: Drayne, Corvus, Astaroth, Kayla, Aidan. Source: Nexters — All Details about Drayne!

How to read these Hero Wars tiers

Each hero gets an S–C rank per game mode. S-tier heroes define the current meta when fully invested (stars, artifacts, relics, and talismans). A-tier heroes are strong picks or need fewer counters. B- and C-tier heroes remain usable in campaign or specific counters but are not priority spends for that mode.

Investment matters: a B-tier Arena hero with a max relic can outperform an S-tier pick you have at low stars. Use tiers as a spend order, not a guarantee for your account.

Tiers assume mid-to-late team level (roughly 80+) on Alliance, where artifacts, skins, glyphs, and relics matter. Early campaign players should prioritize whoever you can star up — often promo heroes such as Lian, Tristan, or Iris — then follow the campaign column in the tables.

Grand Arena vs Arena

Arena defense teams are single-squad. Grand Arena uses three squads and bans, so bench depth and faction spread matter more than one mega-team. Heroes marked S in the Arena column (Iris, Kayla, Kendle, Drayne, Astaroth) usually stay S in Grand Arena, but you will duplicate roles across squads — add A-tier flex picks (Corvus, Faceless, Jorgen, Nebula) before you max a second copy of the same carry.

Energy control (Jorgen, Phobos) and revive denial (Drayne) increase in value as opponents stack Astaroth and Kayla in later brackets.

Campaign and adventure maps

Campaign tiers favor sustained damage and healing over one-shot burst. Sebastian, Nebula, Martha, and Celeste stay relevant long after you outgrow starter heroes. Adventure event maps often gate stages by role — keep at least one upgraded Tank and Control hero even if your Arena team is full damage.

When a season adventure features a new hero (Eva, Wodryn, Kendle, and similar), Nexters usually adds a dedicated map — soul stones from those maps beat generic summons for that hero.

Guild War and Guild Clash planning

Guild War rewards defensive breadth. Build at least two viable teams in different factions before you push a single Chaos stack to max relic. Official Guild Clash calendars rotate faction bans by league; Honor and Nature heroes (Tristan, Guus, Artemis, Mojo, Alvanor) can become unusable on specific war days even when they are strong in Arena.

Keep one Progress or Eternity fallback team for banned weeks, and sync war times with your guild on the events calendar.

Titans, Asgard, and elemental spheres

Titan tiers in the tables rank titan units for Titan Arena, Guild War titan battles, and Asgard — not regular hero power. Eden and Pallant remain long-term priorities for most rosters; elemental titans (Sigurd, Silva, Nova, Vulcan) follow your guild’s sphere income.

Hero relics do not replace titan investment. If your guild prioritizes Titan Arena, upgrade titans first; if you are a solo Arena player, hero relics on Iris or Kayla usually return faster.

Hero roles and factions

Hero Wars teams mix roles (Tank, Warrior, Mage, Marksman, Support, Control, Healer) and factions (Progress, Chaos, Honor, Nature, Mystery, Eternity). Guild Clash rotates faction bans by league — Nexters lists Honor bans in Stone and Bronze, Honor plus Nature in Silver and Gold, and additional Mystery bans in Diamond and above. Check the Hero Wars events calendar before you lock Guild War defenses.

Titans use separate rosters (Eden, water, fire, and other elements). Hero tier ranks in the Titan column refer to titan units, not regular heroes.

Free resources while you build heroes

You do not need to pay to test new lineups:

• Hero Wars free gifts — daily energy, boxes, and Facebook reward links
• Hero Wars promo codes — signup heroes for new accounts (Polaris, Orion, Iris, Lian, Tristan, Chabba, Maya)
• Hero Wars events calendar — soul stones, relic shards, and seasonal heroes on a schedule

Hero Wars tier list FAQ

Does this list apply to Hero Wars: Dominion Era on web?

Most heroes appear in both versions, but events and some kits differ between Hero Wars: Alliance (mobile) and Hero Wars: Dominion Era (web). Use this list for Alliance PvP and titans; use the events page for Dominion Era schedules.

How often is the tier list updated?

After Nexters publishes balance changes, new hero seasons, or relic launches that shift Arena or Guild War — usually within a few days of official news posts on Hero Wars Hub.

Who is the best hero in Hero Wars right now?

There is no single best hero. Arena favors burst and control (Iris, Kayla, Kendle, Drayne), campaign favors sustain (Nebula, Sebastian, Martha), and Titans need dedicated titan investment (Eden, Pallant). Build around the mode you play most.

Related Hero Wars guides

• Hero Wars hub — all guides and reward pages
• Hero Wars free gifts — daily links and boxes
• Hero Wars promo codes — free starter heroes
• Hero Wars events calendar — upcoming seasons and Guild Clash windows

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