Getting started
First moves with heroes — what to chase, what to skip, and where the value is for your track.
A starting framework for F2P players new to hero progression. The advice below assumes no spending and focuses on what actually moves the needle without packs.
TL;DR
- Pick 2–3 heroes you’ll commit to for months — don’t spread shards thin
- Save free shards for heroes who scale well at lower star levels
- Skip ascension on heroes you won’t use in your active comp
- Skill levels often beat star levels per shard spent — check per hero
What to focus on first
Pick a small core. F2P shard income is slow, so a deep investment in 2–3 heroes will outperform a wide investment in six. Lean toward heroes whose power is front-loaded — usable at 3★ rather than gated behind 5★ unlocks.
What to skip
Heroes whose breakpoints are at the highest star levels. If a hero only hits A-tier at 5★ and you need months of free shards to get there, skip them in favor of heroes that perform earlier.
Where F2P time pays off
Daily quests, alliance gifts, and event milestones add up. Hit every free shard source you can — over a month, this is how F2P players close the gap.
A starting framework for Spenders new to hero progression. The advice below assumes you’re willing to budget on packs and focuses on ROI per dollar.
TL;DR
- Prioritize packs that get you to a hero breakpoint, not a stack of generic shards
- The weekly hero pack is usually the highest ROI early
- Don’t buy for raw Power — buy for unlocks and ascension thresholds
- Time big hero purchases around events that boost shard income
First moves
The first pack worth your gold is the one that closes a star-level breakpoint on a hero you’ll commit to. If you’re 2★ on a hero who becomes elite at 3★, the pack that bridges that gap is high-leverage. The same dollar spent on a random shard bundle is mostly wasted.
Where the wallet pays off most
- Packs that unlock a tier breakpoint (3★, 5★, 7★)
- Limited-time event packs with exclusive hero shards
- Bundles that combine shards + materials for the same hero
Common traps
A pack that’s mediocre on a normal week is excellent during a hero event. Buy on calendar, not on impulse — and never on a hero you haven’t decided to commit to.