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Fantasy

Hero Wars

by Nexters Global LTD

A fantasy role-playing game about assembling, upgrading and testing a team of heroes.

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Our overview

Hero Wars is built around team composition. Battles play out largely on their own, so the interesting decisions happen beforehand: which heroes you level, how you pair tanks with support, and which artefacts you invest in. Campaign, arena and guild events all pull on the same roster.

How it actually plays

  • Hero collection across tank, mage, marksman and support roles
  • Automatic battles resolved by your pre-fight choices
  • Campaign, arena and guild war modes
  • Artefact and skin upgrades that adjust hero stats

What it does well

  • Large hero roster with genuinely different roles
  • Short sessions fit easily into a busy day
  • Steady, readable progression rewards

Worth knowing first

Progress slows sharply at higher tiers without patient daily play.

Free to start. Optional purchases include hero summons, energy and season passes.

Who this suits

Short daily sessions with team-building depth. Role-playing fans who enjoy squad planning more than manual combat.

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