Hero Tiers
Overall Hero Tier List
Base UR 15 heroes / combined result of 4 guide ratings
| Hero | Faction | Role | Overall | Overseas Guide 1 | Overseas Guide 2 | Overseas Tier | Korean Community |
|---|
 Charles Martel | Tribe | Support | S | S | S | S+ | Mixed |
 Joan of Arc | Tribe | Damage | S | A | S | A | S |
 Cleopatra | Ranger | Tank | S | S | S | S | A |
 Frederick I | Legion | Tank | S | S | S | S | Few reviews |
 Ragnar | Tribe | Tank | A+ | S | S | A | A |
 Edward | Ranger | Damage | A+ | S | S | A | A |
 Alexander Nevsky | Ranger | Tank | A | A | A | S+ | A |
 Sanada Yukimura | Tribe | Tank | A | A | A | S | A |
 Attila | Tribe | Damage | A | A | Rating on hold | A | A |
 Yi Sun-sin | Ranger | Damage | A | A | A | A+ | Mixed |
 Saladin | Ranger | Damage | A | A | A | S | Mixed |
 Harald III | Legion | Tank | A | A | A | S | Few reviews |
 Hannibal Barca | Legion | Damage | A | A | A | S | Few reviews |
 Boudica | Legion | Damage | A | A | A | S | Few reviews |
 Mulan | Legion | Damage | A | A | A | A | Few reviews |
- S = hero to level first in almost any lineup / A+ = close to S / A = good depending on faction and heroes you own
- Overall is S if overseas ratings give S in 3 or more places, or Korean S + overseas S in at least 1 place.
- "Mixed" means there are both good and disappointing reviews. "Few reviews" means few people in Korea have used the hero.
Notes on the tier list
Your own account situation comes before the rating
The rating is "worth leveling first?"
It rates how worthwhile a hero is to level up, not win-rate stats. It is not an official ranking.
The same hero can differ a lot depending on star level, skill level, and gear.
A well-built A is often better than a low-star S
Before swapping, compare them against the same opponent with the same lineup and similar gear.
Pick a faction first
The same-faction 5-hero bonus (+20%) is big, so filling one faction is often better than mixing in strong heroes.
Faction Recommendations
By spending level
Free-to-play / Low spender → Tribe
Ragnar, who you have from the start, Ragnar and Martel, who join normal recruitment early, and the cheaply obtained Joan of Arc are all Tribe, so collecting shards is easy.
Finished build: Ragnar, Sanada (front) / Joan of Arc, Attila, Charles Martel (back)
Steady spending → Ranger
Most free and low spenders are Tribe, so Ranger has the advantage in matchups (Rangers take 20% less damage from Tribe).
Said to be a faction that gets stronger with each hero you add.
Big spending → Legion
Called the high-spender faction. Many heroes such as Frederick and Boudica come late, so there are few Korean reviews.
Pros and Cons by Hero
Charles Martel
Tribe Overall S
Pros
Boosts the attack of 5 allies, raising the whole team’s firepower
Enters normal recruitment early, so star-ups are easy
Strong in boss fights
Cons
Often described as weak before 4 stars
Weak personal damage; works best when your damage dealers are built up
Joan of Arc
Tribe Overall S
Pros
Large total damage from repeated hits on random targets, strong even against a single boss
Consistently the top pick in Korea
Can be obtained cheaply with the first top-up package
Cons
Some overseas guides rate it A
Sharing shards with Attila slows both down
Cleopatra
Ranger Overall S
Pros
Damage reduction for 5 allies + constant front-row damage reduction
Used in almost every mode: attack, defense, boss
Cons
Expected around Day 64 on Server 85
Normal recruitment comes after the season, so shards are hard to collect
Frederick I
Legion Overall S
Pros
Front-row counter and damage reduction, doubled during Legion counter
Strong at base defense
Cons
Needs a complete Legion deck to perform
Expected around Day 85; few Korean reviews
Pros
A Tank you get from the start, a front-liner you use to the end
Damage reduction for 2 front-row heroes + Martial Damage defense
Dedicated shards keep dropping from recruitment
Cons
Almost no damage
Many say not to spend Universal Shards on Ragnar
Pros
Arrows cut enemy defense by up to 25%
Well rated as a main damage dealer in boss fights
Cons
Expected around Day 71 on Server 85
In Korea, ranked behind Yi Sun-sin among Ranger damage dealers
Alexander Nevsky
Ranger Overall A
Pros
Lowers Martial Damage of 5 enemies
The first Tank you get when going Ranger
Cons
Less effective if the opponent mainly deals Intellect damage
Sanada Yukimura
Tribe Overall A
Pros
Front-row defense up (5 allies from 3 stars), self damage reduction
Free and low spenders often pick him before Martel
Cons
Normal recruitment from Day 91 (Jan 7, 2027)
Before that, you must collect shards with the Warrior Pass
Pros
Area Intellect damage to multiple enemies
Recognized as a Tribe damage dealer to the point people say "once Attila arrives, the Lord goes to the second squad"
Cons
Competes with Joan of Arc for shards
The area advantage shrinks against a single boss
Yi Sun-sin
Ranger Overall A
Pros
Many consider her the top Ranger damage dealer
Area Intellect damage to 5 enemies
Cons
No place for her in a free-to-play Tribe
The advantage shrinks against a single boss
Pros
Targets the back row and reduces attack speed by 25%
Snipes enemy damage dealers in PvP
Cons
Rated as the 3rd-ranked Ranger damage dealer
Normal recruitment from Day 91
Harald III
Legion Overall A
Pros
Controls the front line with Taunt + enemy attack reduction
Cons
Value only for Legion; few Korean reviews
Normal recruitment comes after the season
Hannibal Barca
Legion Overall A
Pros
Targets low-HP enemies to finish them off, repeated hits
Gets good reviews in the Korean community
Cons
Needs a Legion deck
Pros
Area Martial Damage to 5 enemies, good against a full lineup
Cons
Expected around Day 92 on Server 85
The advantage shrinks against a single boss
Pros
Prioritizes attacking 3 back-row heroes to pressure enemy damage dealers in PvP
Cons
Small advantage in boss fights
Needs a Legion deck