When picking heroes in Heroes vs. Hordes, there are two many things to keep in mind – one is the passive traits they apply when you level them up for all heroes and the other one is how well do they actually perform in combat?
Below you find a list how well the heroes perform – and some are strong in the earlier stages of Heroes vs. Hordes while other will become stronger later. Also, I have some recommendations for players that don’t spend money on the game which hero they should pick and focus on as well.
Sounds good? Let’s start.
What are the best heroes to use in Heroes vs. Hordes?
Important before we start with the list! Just because a hero is low on the list doesn’t mean you should ignore it! Every hero has bonuses when leveling up that apply to all other heroes as well so it’s important to level each hero you unlocked up to get those bonuses.
The list below will show you the ones you should be running. Also, use the ‘Show More’ button to see a short description that justify the ranking + also my recommended build(s) for that hero what gear you should equip on them and what weapons/tomes you should pick in battle with them to get the best out of them.
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Runemaster
NEW
Someone took it a little bit too literally with the more creative hero designs as this is just a mix of RNG and different status effects. Can't really recommend so far.
Lionheart
S+
Let's not get crazy and for most players it will take quite a couple of season to get the token to actually unlock this hero, not even starting to talk about building it. So, this is only a theoretical evaluation at this point since nobody can play him so far - he looks pretty crazy. The stats are wild and the skill kit as well. I think he is for sure worth it and will dominate a lot in 2025!.
Barbarian
S+
Actually the best hero in Heroes vs Hordes right now and can handle everything. The highest scores in the game are done with players using the Barbarian..
Geomancer
S+
Good overall but be prepared to invest some money to actually build him up since the plain one isn't really getting that far and he needs some levels in to really performä.
Reaper
S
Is no just looking super cool, is also able to handle pretty much everything as well..
Clockwork Mage
S
Not as strong as the Barbarian but still one of the strongest heroes in Heroes vs Hordes and able to get you very far..
Monk
S
Similar to Clockwork Mage and Reaper, this hero will work really well and can do a lot without any major disadvantages..
Werebeast
S
Pretty good damage and high sustain overall. Could technically compete with Monk overall.
Blademaster
A+
Really good and probably the best choice for average players that don't invest too much in the game. He has some flaws compared to the other top heroes in the game but his insta-kills make up for a lot..
Crystalmancer
A+
She is alright overall but feels very slow and takes a while to build up but then she really becomes strong.
Astral Mage
A+
While more testing needs to be done I am sure that AStral Mage will not take over the meta although has some fun mechanics and is for sure on the stronger side of the heroes..
Nutcracker
A+
Overall more or less a better Warden with a much more complicated way to build to 2-Star.
Sentry Specialist
A+
Hard to evaluate since Sentry is incredibly valuable against certain bosses but overall you should have your roaster in order to think about him.
Glacier Sentinel
A
One that is worth the effort if you like his playstyle of chaining his thrown stones and his auto aim is pretty nice but is not a mandatory hero to build.
Steam Golem
A
Seriously not bad and quite easy to play. Not overpowered but solid and if you compare with. hero like BM you will see that the easy playstyle is making up for some ideal percentage at the end but also as yourself, if you have a fully built BM or oder top hero do you want to invest here for a hero that will do a little less but is easier to play for the same relut at the end?.
Scroll Sage
A
Pretty strong one here in my first tests and although I don't want to jump the gun here and call him really strong, he did quite some auto-farming here if you want to do the invest to get and build him!.
Energy Mage
A
Better than artificer and pretty alright but misses some control for sure to really shine.
Bunni
A
Here's the fun - an easy and effective damage dealing hero without much fuss.
Knight
A
Surprised to see a starter hero so high? Well, he is simply good and can carry you a long way, espcially when you forge his special weapon.
Paladin
A
Takes some time but is a little easier to handle than Blademaster. You need Guild Coins to unlock him in Heroes vs Hordes but looking for a solid guild pays off with him at the end of the day..
Circuit Breaker
A
I was prepared for the worst here since Lionheart was so overpowered upon release but this one here is actually quite mediocre so if you don't know where to invest your coins, Lionheart is still the way to go.
Shield Warden
A
I don't really see the point in getting him. If you play for a while you already have better heroes and if you just started out, you can still skip him easily, save the resources and then get one of the better heroes like Blademaster. He is not bad, just not worth getting for anyone honestly..
Void Raven
B+
Don't listed to all the he-is-a-supercharged-assassin stuff you hear about him, he is not. He was super bugged from the start, then got buffed and now is still not great. In a perfectly scenario, but you will almost never have this, he works great with his kit but in reality most cases his kit simply will not really work out the way it should so he is more like a very niche use hero or for collection reasons..
Bavarian
B+
First of all he is bugged on release so he throws his mugs sometimes after enemies that are taken out already while others are closer, which makes him unusable. But even without that false feature, he is rather meh and unless you feel super attracted to the design (no judgment here) you can easily skip him and live a happy life.
Necromancer
B+
Good early- and mid-game hero in Heroes vs. Hordes, not more but also not less so interesting for newer players.
Artificer
B+
Good alternative to assassin if you missed him. If not, think twice if he is worth it!.
Dark Paladin
B+
Has good damage output overall and a tanky setup as well which makes him good but not overall shining anywhere..
Rose Mother
B+
When I was reading the skills forst I though holy moly this is going to wreck but after testing a lot, I actually feel her more mediocre and missing something.
Oracle
B+
Can do well in dungeon and GE, but she can't do late and end game content in Heroes vs Hordes. Just not strong enough.
Santa Claus
B+
In terms of performance actually a little better but as seasonal hero I am not a big fan of those kinds of things..
Pumpkin Shade
B+
Honestly he is alright although nothing special. Has a broken Level 140 buff but building him there is absolutely unrealistic (unless you are the crazy people like us that do that for testing). In all reality, have some fun with him, I like the design and he is not bad but don#t invest crazy in him since he is not the carry you want for the future..
Hoplite
B
Is designed as a hybrid between damage and defense and since the rework of his shield mechanics he has lost quite some value so wouldn't put too much into him.
Frost Queen
B
After testing her for quite a while I am now safe to say that she is just not enough.
Arcane Mage
B
Would actually rank her lower here but you can use her to farm Hard Mode 1 afk with her which is a really nice thing.
Frost Wizard
B
If you unlock him early you think holy cow what's that hero he is goooood. But as strong as he comes around, he falls off pretty heavily..
Pirate Queen
B
Not bad as she is, but also nothing good overall so I don't see much point in running her actively.
Tide Warden
B
Early game pretty nice but falls off heavily in mid-game in Heroes vs Hordes.
Assassin
B
The effect don't go well against mobs at all. Not bad but there are so many better choices in the game..
Dark Ranger
C
Not really good and only worth leveling for the passive boost for all heroes..
Crazy Tinkerer
C
Not really good and only worth leveling for the passive boost for all heroes..
Spirit Shaman
C
Not really good and only worth leveling for the passive boost for all heroes..
Warlock
C
Not really good and only worth leveling for the passive boost for all heroes..
Dragon Empress
D
Amazingly bad and not useful for endgame content and even when with fully ascended gear only useful in GE. Long story short, don't use her at all..
Conclusion
I hope this list gives you a good overview of the heroes that are worth running and building well in Heroes vs. Hordes and if you have any further questions or think I should add something, plese comment below and I will be happy to reply.
