Heroes Charge: Arena - Hero Selection Guide with Legendary and Ratings


Here's a game guide on how to create or build up the best Arena teams that will fit the mobile gaming style of every player in the thrilling action RPG mobile game - Heroes Charge. Info sources: Original Chinese and International Heroes Charge game: arena top ranks (most used), forums, interviews/video reviews from experienced VIP players, and more.
- Arena (PvP) Tank Heroes -

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For Legendary Skill Info, go here: Heroes Charge: Hero Lvl 90 - New Legendary Quest Skills
For Crusade Hero Selection Guide, go here: Recommended Heroes for Normal and Hard Crusades

Front Tank/Off-Tank Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Admiral Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Brute Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Cleric Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Commander Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Crossed Knight Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Death Bringer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Death Knight Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Deathgore Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Depths Voice Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Drunken Master Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Dungeon Keeper Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Dwarf Warrior Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Iron Hoof Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Mountain Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Psychopath Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Savage One Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Shallows Keeper Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Soulhunter Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Turtle Fighter Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Vanguard Warrior Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
War Chief Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Warrior Monk Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
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- Arena (PvP) DPS Heroes -

Front Line DPS Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Ancient Protector Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Arcane Sapper Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Bear Warrior Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Ember Blade Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Fallen Dominion Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Griffin Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Lightning Elemental Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Sword Master Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+

Central Line DPS Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Chemist Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Cloud Walker Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Death Mage Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Desert Lycan Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Emberstar Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Ferryman Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Forest Guardian Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Hidden Needle Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Lightning Master Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Lunar Guardian Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Machinist Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Ninja Assassin Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Necromancer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Phoenix Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Scorpion Queen Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Succubus Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Wandering Spearman Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+

Back Line DPS Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Light Bringer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Lightning Spirit Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Manipulator Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Pilot Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Poisoned One Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Professional Killer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Rifleman Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Shadowleaf Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Sniper Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Storm Lord Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Summoner Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Wind Master Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Witch Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
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- Arena (PvP) Crowd Control (+DPS) Heroes -

Central Line Control (+DPS) Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Ice Mage Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Ice Spirit Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Imperial Executioner Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Master Mage Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Nymph of Sea Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Old Curse Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Rose Fencer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Silencer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Vengeance Spirit Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
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- Arena (PvP) Support Heroes -

Central Line Support Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Corrupted Angel Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Disease Bringer Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Frost Mage Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Shadow Shaman Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Tusked Storm Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None

Back Line Support Heroes

Hero Name B4Prple AftrPrpl Purple+ Orange +LSkill
Chaplain Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Commando Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Enchantress Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Mystic Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Psychic Sword Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
Queen of Curse Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ Lvl 90+
Wizard Doctor Lvl 1+ Lvl 50+ Lvl 70+ Lvl 85+ None
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- Arena (PvP) Team Building Guide: Hero Selection -

Labeling Guide:
   - Tier 1 Arena Heroes = The Hot Picks! Popular Heroes in the Arena that also recorded 20% or more overall usage, but ratings are also affected by usefulness, competitiveness, top recommendations and more. It's not necessary to group them all up, find a team that works together including Tier 2, especially for Grand Arena.
   - Tier 2 Arena Heroes = Heroes that are decent in the arena with around 7% overall usage. Still viable but requires specific hero synergies. Situational and debatable heroes will be categorized here too.
   - Tier 3 Arena Heroes = Becomes a rarely used hero in the arena (around 1% overall usage), still ok though for certain hero combos, or if you don't have any better choice at the moment, especially early game.
   - "None" +LSkill = Means their Legendary skill or info isn't out yet, but will still get a rating for their performance on that level without it.
   - "Black Text" Ratings: No Tier yet or still under review, suggestions are welcome ^^.

   - Lvl 1+ (Before Purple) = Lvl 1+, until around Lvl 52 (White to Blue +2).
   - Lvl 50+ (After Purple) = Around Lvl 53 to 71 (P+0 to P+1).
   - Lvl 70+ (Purple +2) = Lvl 72 to 84 (P+2 to Before Orange).
   - Lvl 85+ (Still P+4 or Orange) = Around Lvl 85+ to Lvl 90, but with no Legendary Skill yet.
   - Lvl 90+ (Orange+ with Legendary Skill!) = Lvl 90+ with Legendary Skill. Note that +LSkill column above are based from the Chinese servers progression at the moment. We will start to roll out Heroes Charge ratings once the game has enough Lvl 90 players with legendary skills.
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Other Notes!
   - To newbies, please keep in mind that level grinding will take longer as you go, so it's better to focus on heroes on your current level, than prematurely using  Lvl 90 Tier 1 heroes early game (makes your progress difficult). Farming hero soul stones for later is always a good idea though, go for it.
   - For basic info on how to create teams and formations, go here: General Team Building Guide
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- Grand Arena (PvP) Tips -

In Grand Arena, each fight has 3 battles. Whoever wins 2 battles wins the whole fight. Note that each team will only compete once, so to help you out, here's some tips.

   - Focus on 2 teams first, your 3rd team (weakest) can be any until you have enough resources. 2 focused teams will give you much better chance of winning than 3 mediocre teams.

Ranks Below 501: All teams are shown.
   - Attack: Your Weakest team vs. their Best team; Your Best team vs. their OK team; Your OK team vs. their Weakest team.
   - Defense: Any team positions you like.

Ranks 51 to 500: 3rd team is hidden.
   - Attack: Same as above, with little guessing game or anticipation.
   - Defense: Best or OK team at 3rd, or any team positions you like.

Ranks 2 to 50: 3rd and 2nd teams are hidden.
   - Attack: More guessing game and anticipation. Their Best and OK teams are probably hidden, most are placed on 2nd. Some players also use their Best or OK team on 1st for bluffing =P.
   - Defense: Any you like, but probably your Best team is hidden.

Rank 1: All 3 teams are hidden!
   - Attack: Needs luck, or attack multiple times to scout their teams.
   - Defense: Get wins on your first 2 fights as much as possible, and try to change hero compositions/positions to give scouts a hard time to analyze your teams.

Most important is to learn hero synergies and counter strategies, experience will teach you that. Good Luck guys! ^^
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Brief Change-Logs and Info
   - I will no longer include hero descriptions to make this guide uncluttered, but I will provide brief change-logs and info here. Suggestions are welcome to help polish this guide ^^
   - Note: New heroes will take time to upgrade and max, and players will probably start to test them out, once they include them to the redeemable shops.

   - NEW! Added Crossed Knight (Tank), Turtle Fighter (Tank) and Scorpion Queen (DPS)
   - NEW! Added Enchantress (Support), Nymph of Sea (Control)
   - NEW! Added Light Bringer's Ratings, really can't find a notable team for him due to his position, decent for healer teams though. Also added Commander, Dwarf Warrior.
   - NEW! Added Manipulator and Desert Lycan, Ratings Coming Soon.
   - NEW! Added Ratings for Enchantress (similar to FM) and Witch (similar to Mystic, might be good for specific teams at O+2). Scorpion Queen is up, unless uCool nerf her.
   - NEW! Crossed Knight Ratings: I really want to put him as Tier 1 but he really needs support, excellent  O+1/2 tank. Turtle Fighter's initial ratings also up.
   - NEW! Added October Heroes: Queen of Curse and Griffin.
   - NEW! Yup, just like I said before, SQ will get nerfed eventually, new ratings are up.
   - NEW! Added November Heroes: Dungeon Keeper and Corrupted Angel.
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