In the vibrant world of Heroes of Crown: Legends, assembling a powerful team is the key to success across campaign missions, PvP battles, and idle farming. This 3D idle RPG thrives on synergy and strategic planning, where heroes from various elements and factions form your backbone in battle. With an ever-growing roster, it can be tricky to identify which characters deserve your investment. This tier list guide breaks down the top-performing heroes as of the latest patch, ranking them based on their overall effectiveness in most game modes.

The game splits its heroes across several roles: tanks, damage dealers (both single-target and AoE), support, and crowd control specialists. Each of them serves a distinct purpose depending on your strategy. With PvE and PvP balance constantly shifting, this guide focuses on heroes that consistently deliver value, especially for free-to-play players aiming to build a long-term winning roster. If you’re new to the game and want to master its basics first, check out our Heroes of Crown: Legends Beginner’s Guide (interlink the Beginner’s Guide here) to set a strong foundation.

S-Tier Heroes

These are the most impactful units in the game, known for their versatility and unmatched strength. S-Tier heroes are often irreplaceable in top-tier teams due to their powerful skills, passive effects, or game-changing ultimate abilities.

Luna

An elite AoE damage dealer from the Light faction. Her ultimate unleashes massive damage across the enemy team and scales excellently in both campaign and PvP modes.

Abaddon

A dominant Dark tank with lifesteal and crowd control. His passive makes him incredibly hard to kill, allowing your backline to operate safely.

Isha

One of the best healers in the game. Her healing-over-time combined with buffs makes her indispensable in long battles, especially during boss fights.

A-Tier Heroes

A-Tier characters offer great performance across the board and are valuable additions to most team comps. They may not be as game-breaking as S-Tiers but are easier to obtain and level up early on.

Vivian

A wind-based support hero who grants energy regeneration and minor healing. Her synergy with fast-casting teams makes her valuable in PvE.

Thor

This fire-element warrior excels in burst damage and is a common pick for clearing waves and quick kills in Arena matches.

Freya

A sturdy tank from the Nature element with a strong taunt mechanic and armor boosts. Ideal for frontline defense.

B-Tier Heroes

These heroes can be part of effective niche strategies or fill in temporarily until stronger units are obtained. They require specific setups to shine but shouldn’t be ignored.

Dracula

A single-target DPS with a drain effect. He works well in boss fights but can be outshined in AoE situations.

Selena

Good for PvP thanks to her stun chains, but her lack of sustainability makes her less favorable in PvE content.

Behemoth

A tank with decent stats, but his skillset lacks the utility that higher-tier tanks bring.

C-Tier Heroes

While these characters may serve some use in the earliest stages of the game, they fall off quickly. Use them only as placeholders until you pull stronger heroes.

Gretel

Her low damage and fragile stats make her unfit for competitive content.

Osric

Despite his interesting lore, his skills are too outdated compared to newer additions in the game.

Morla

A healer with very minimal output. Better support options are available even in B-Tier.

Element Synergy and Team Balance

Heroes of Crown: Legends uses an elemental triangle with Light and Dark heroes standing apart from the basic Fire, Water, and Wind elements. Team bonuses are unlocked when using multiple heroes from the same element, and Light/Dark teams are especially powerful when built correctly.

When forming a team, try to balance your front and backline. A tank, two DPS, and two support/control heroes generally offer a good mix for most content. Relying solely on damage dealers without sustain will hurt your progression, especially in idle stages and long campaign levels.

Tier List Considerations

Remember that this tier list provides a general overview for all-around performance. Some heroes excel in PvP while struggling in PvE or vice versa. The synergy between characters also plays a vital role in maximizing their potential. For instance, pairing Luna with energy-boosting supports like Vivian lets her unleash ultimates faster, increasing her damage output significantly.

Additionally, availability and ease of upgrade are important. A slightly lower-tier hero that’s easy to ascend may outperform a high-tier hero stuck at low stars. Prioritize heroes that match your summoning luck and resources. For the most optimized experience, play Heroes of Crown: Legends on BlueStacks and take advantage of keyboard macros, faster controls, and better visuals.