[Top 10] Armello Best Heroes (Ranked)

Noah Lynch

Updated:

20 Dec 2022

[Top 10] Armello Best Heroes (Ranked)

1 - Sylas

Sylas glaring at his next victim.

Summary of Sylas

The Inigo Montoya of Armello, Sylas is guided by one goal: Revenge against the King who murdered his family. With his Butcher ability, Sylas can cut through all who oppose him and make for an interesting challenge to the throne.

Sylas’ Strengths

Sylas’ starting 3 Spirit and Wits combined with high Fight and Body means he’s more adaptable than other Heroes. Completing a Spirit Quest doesn’t become a necessity for Sylas.

His Butcher ability makes King’s Guards an annoyance more than a threat. Butcher also means that you get Attack without items which means you save more Gold.

On that note, he lives longer than most Heroes because of his 5 Fight and Body. It is harder to kill a Hero with those kinds of stats.

Opinion and Analysis

Sylas is my favorite Hero to play as. Not just because he’s an otter, but also because he can defeat most enemies and brings a challenge to the game that spices it up.

His Butcher ability makes him stronger while also painting a huge target on him. However, this is a trade worth making if you want extra attack.

The Wanted status means everyone will want to kill you. However, short of Spell and Trickery Cards, it’ll be hard to kill you in battle. This gives you some advantages.

Additionally, he’s fun to play since you have the challenge of staying alive while also dealing out death to the King’s Guards. If you want a game where they’re easier to kill, Sylas is the otter you’re looking for.

Advice and Information

Balancing his being Wanted with survival Item cards is key to victory. Build up his defense and Fight.

You need armor items to succeed with Sylas. Getting Item or Treasure Cards, like Helm of Heroes, Tower Shield, and Leather Armor early is a must! +3 Armor plus his Butcher stacks means a 95% chance he survives any battle.
Pick Serendibite as your ring. It is the only way to make his ability any use since it gets Gold from King’s Guards after you kill them. And killing King’s Guards is basically all that Sylas does.
For Amulets, Resist and Think are the best options. Resist is for more survival-oriented players and Think is for if you want more cards choices early. I personally go for Think as it gives me more options for Cards and Quests.
If you get the Bounty Trickery Card, play it to yourself when you can. You have to build Butcher stacks as soon as you can since it takes a full day/night cycle to upgrade your wanted status.
Best way to build Butcher stacks quickly is to kill a King’s Guard, and then play Bounty to yourself. That makes 2 stacks of Butcher in one turn.
For Quests, get at least 1 Wit Quest to give you more Item and Spell Card choices. After that, at least 1 of both Fight and Body Quests. Then you’ll have enough strength to kill the King and anyone else for that matter.
Watch your health. If you get dangerously low on it, find a Stone Circle to heal up and/or play healing consumables to yourself as soon as you can. The last thing you want is to get killed by a Sharpshooter and give someone a Prestige Victory.

Why Sylas Is Great

He ups the ante on gameplay, making it more interesting to play. Unlike most Heroes, Sylas makes the game more tense and fun as a side effect!
Sylas’ Butcher ability means he can save money on buying attack items. He can build defense items without needing to worry about getting a sword or two.
Butcher also means that King’s Guards become little more than nags. This makes the game a little less stressful.
He can build his Spirit and Wits more easily than most other Heroes since they both start at 3. Perils also become evenly difficult because of this too.
His Fight, Body, and Butcher means he’s strong in combat. This comes in handy against the likes of Fang, Agniya, Brun, and others.
His background story is more compelling than most other Heroes. Seriously, a revenge story like his is better than “Ooh, nice throne, I’m gonna kill you for it!”

Choose Sylas if...

You want King’s Guards and the King himself to be easier to kill. Butcher makes for great combat power.
On a similar note, if you want a Fight-oriented Hero who’s also more balanced, Sylas is perfect for that. His Wits and Spirit are enough to build on and grow more powerful.
You want an easier Rot victory. Butcher combined with a Corrupted Sylas makes for an easy victory against the King and Banes.
You want to play an otter with a compelling backstory to kill the King. Or you just want to play an otter in general.

Sylas Power Rating: 90/100

2 - Elyssia

Elyssia looking over plans with a frown on her face.

Summary of Elyssia

A famed rabbit architect, Elyssia has little to fight with but her Wits and measuring stick. Still, her cunning and strategic use of Settlements makes her formidable and a good choice for victory.

Elyssia’s Strengths

Elyssia is strong in building gold and playing Trickery Cards. She gets more Gold from Settlements that she holds as well as the reduction in Trickery card cost.

Fortified Settlements are also your business since you can secure them. This means you can hold onto them for longer.

Elyssia is surprisingly able to hold her own in fights. Despite only having 3 Fight, her 5 Wits can mean lots of good Cards to burn in battle as well as finding good items to equip.

Finally, Elyssia is good at escaping most Perils, particularly during the day. Her 5 Wits and 3 Spirit means she has a great shot at defeating those Mercenaries.

Opinion and Analysis

Elyssia has a certain adaptability that other Heroes lack. I find this is more because she gets Gold easier than most other Heroes. Seriously, it can be tiring losing your Settlement 4 turns in a row.

Also, she can complete most Quests more easily than most Heroes with Spinel combining with her stats. This means she has a higher chance of getting extra rewards.

While she isn’t as strong in combat as Sylas, Fang, or others, she’s nonetheless able to hold her own in fights, particularly in Fortified Settlements. Playing the smart game means she’ll survive longer.

I find her great because she can adapt to situations and can turn the board to her advantage. Having those Settlements and the Trickery discount can do that for you!

Advice and Information

Getting and keeping Settlements while building up your fight is paramount to winning with Elyssia.

Stop at every Settlement you cross and fortify it. Yes, it can be a chore. But it’s worth it in the long run.
Get 1 armor and attack Item Card each to keep Elyssia alive until you get enough Fight to survive. After that, the Lord’s Specter and Spyglass are perfect items for Elyssia.
When playing Elyssia, I always pick Scratch as my Amulet. 5-6 Fight is easier to achieve as well as most other Quests.
For any Rabbit I play now, I always pick Spinel. The +20% increase of success for your Quests means you’ll get more rewards basically all the time.
Elyssia in particular benefits from more Quest rewards. Using Spinel means greater chances of Companion and Treasure cards that can beef her up in combat.
While talking about Quests, complete at least 2 Fight Quests if possible. After that, complete at least 1 of both Body and Wits Quests.
Once she has 1-2 Settlements under her belt, Trickery Cards become an asset. Play Trickery cards to shore up your Settlements. You gotta have some kind of Settlement insurance.
The best Trickery Cards to play to your captured and Fortified Settlements are the following: Welcoming Party, Mercenaries, Patronage and Industry, and Sharpshooter.
Play a Cursed Lands or Agent of Misfortune to your Peril-ridden Settlements to make doubly sure your enemies pay for stealing them from you.
I’ve found that Corrupted Elyssia is surprisingly powerful. If you’re steering for a Rot victory with her, go for it!

Why Elyssia Is Great

Settlements become little bastions for you to control. They’re also safe spaces for you to go when everyone’s after you.
She has a larger choice of Cards with her 5 Wits. This becomes even better if you get Quests or Item Cards that increase your Wits.
Perils become easier to face with 5 Wits and 3 Spirit. This is truer in the daylight with her Day Affinity.
Money also becomes easier to gain with her ability since the Settlements are easier to keep. You won’t have to worry as much about getting Gold with her around.

Choose Elyssia if...

You want an easier time with Perils. Most of them are from Trickery cards which are dealt with by Wits.
You want to get more gold in your game. Settlement retention is significantly better when they’re fortified.
You want a larger hand and thus more Card choices. Having 5 Wits means you have a higher chance of finding the cards you want to find.
You want survivability and security. Her 5 Body plus her fortified Settlements, means Elyssia lives a little longer than most Heroes.

Elyssia Power Rating: 74/100

3 - Fang

Fang roaring as he scores a Slaughter kill on an enemy Thane.

Summary of Fang

The savage monster with a howl that shakes the world, Fang is the exiled heir to the Wolf throne. With his Berzerker ability at his command and high Fight stats, Fang can tear apart his foes with ease.

Fang’s Strengths

Fang is the only Hero that starts with 6 Fight. That means he’s more than a match for any other Hero, including Thane. This becomes evident at night with his Night Affinity.

His starting 1 Rot makes taking the Corrupted path simpler. He can build up his Rot earlier to become the Corrupted destroyer he’s destined to be.

5 Body with Berzerker means he can survive most encounters. This also means he can live longer in the game.

Opinion and Analysis

Want a Rot victory? Fang is your wolf, since he has 1 Rot to start with. I often pick him for those victories.

Without fail, Fang beats most Heroes in terms of combat. However, if other players build armor up, killing them and/or triggering Berzerker becomes harder. Also, your RNG might decide you’re not Berzerking and not roll enough attack to trigger it.

Fang can be a little squishy, but he’s also dangerous. While he’s hard to beat when attacking, his Berzerker doesn’t trigger when he’s defending. You have to commit to the violent path if you want to master Fang.

Fortunately, I’m fine with Fang’s particular sort of attack and commit to the Rotten path. If you want a Hero who dominates fights like no other, Fang is your choice.

Advice and Information

Build up your attack! Fang needs the extra attack items to guarantee that his Berzerker goes off. Going full attack is the best strategy with Fang.

Get the Heavy Flail, Bastard Sword, or War Hammer as soon as you can.
Find and equip 1 good armor item. The Tower Shield and Chainmail Armor are the best options. After you have your Item Cards, you’re good to go.
Opting for the Corrupted path? Chose the Ruin or Spoil Amulets. They’ll help build up Rot quickly so you can choose those Rot Quests.
I personally pick Spoil every time. It just makes it easier after that since I only need a Bane Blade or a self-played Plague to be Corrupted.
However, if you don’t want a Rot Victory, get the Grow Amulet. It’ll counter the -1 health you get at dawn from the Rot.
For your Quests, finish a Spirit quest as soon as can be. You’ll need 3 Spirit to use cards like Evil Eye and Teleport. Get Body, Wits, and Rot Quests after that.
I always choose Rubellite as my ring because it guarantees that I’m invincible in battle. However, Onyx makes sure you’ll be able to buy more items. In the end, it’s your choice.
Keep an eye on your health! That Rot attrition damage can be a real pain (literally!). Avoid swamps.
If you’re after a Rot Victory, find and play as many Rot Cards as you can. Leech, Call of the Worm, and Plague are the primary ways of getting Rot from Cards and those are all in the Spell Card deck.

Why Fang Is Great

His high combat effectiveness means he can dominate most Heroes, even ones like Thane and Sylas.
His starting Rot means that Rot Victories become easier to achieve with him. Also, it means he can get an advantage over other Infected Heroes quicker than they with him. Unless they’re Dragon Clan Heroes, but you’ll kill them anyway, I’m sure.
His high health also means he lives for longer in the game. Yes, there’s some attrition with the Rot, but that’s easily managed.

Choose Fang if...

You want a Rot victory. His starting Rot gives a running start down the Corrupted path. It also makes farming Banes a lot easier.
You want an easier Battle Victory. His Berzerker ability means he can tear through the King’s retaliation with relative ease.
You want a combat oriented Hero for your game. Fang can be particularly deadly against weaker Heroes which means an easier time for you.

Fang Power Rating: 83/100

4 - Nazar

Nazar and one of his Illusions watching something suspiciously.

Summary of Nazar

The maniac himself, Nazar has a lot of slippery uses for his Illusions. Play him right, and this lizard will win every game, every time!

Nazar’s Strengths

He is the most well-rounded of any Armello Hero. Nazar has 4 of every stat which means he can complete any kind of Quest with higher chance of getting another reward.

He can also improve any area that he wants. If he wants more Fight and/or Spirit, he can take that path confidently.

Also, his Illusions can be used for more purposes than just deceiving his enemies. In fact, Nazar can even take out Perils with his Illusions! Except Palace Perils of course.

Having +1 dice than most Perils means he also can get out of those more easily. He doesn’t even need his Illusions.

Finally, his affinity to the Rot makes the Corrupted path an easier one to tread. Taking no damage from morning Rot and stealing his more Corrupted opponents advantage gives Nazar an edge.

Opinion and Analysis

Nazar is a favorite because he’s just so fun with his balanced stats and Illusions. Seriously, it’s great taking out Perils with those things!

He also makes it easier for me to adapt to the shifting winds of the game. If I need to, I can adjust my Victory path to the one the game is pushing me towards.

His ability to conquer most Perils and Quests makes the game easier. And I’m personally all for having an easier time in Armello as well as having fun. If you want an adaptable, slippery little Hero, Nazar is your gecko.

Advice and Information

Nazar’s Illusions are the greatest asset to your play, so know how you can use them. Also, picking good Cards and Quests is key to winning as Nazar.

Perils always costs a movement to play one. This means you’ll have to pick whether to endure a Peril or sacrifice one move to take it out with your Illusion.
Also, Illusions don’t take damage from swamps, don’t have forest stealth at night, and don’t roll dungeons. Know this so that you can play your Illusions to properly fool your enemies.
For example, if you’re one health and play an Illusion to a swamp, it’ll become obvious which of you is the real deal. Play your Illusions wisely, and no one will be able to lay a hand on you.
Which Amulet you pick is up to you, depending on what you prefer to play as. Like staying alive? Pick the Soak Amulet as I often do.
Wanting a more flexible game? Resist or Watch are your best options as they help deal with Perils and battles.
Pick the Axinite or Sulfur Rings for Nazar. Axinite is good for battle and survivability in that area.
If you want to make the most of your Illusions, pick Sulfur. When you enter a swamp after casting an Illusion, no one can tell which is the real you. Also, it makes sure you retain some of your 4 health.
Pick the Quests that best suit the victory you’re going for. You have a 40-60/50-50 shot at any Quest you take on, since you have 4 starting stats in every field.
Speaking of Quests, complete at least one Body Quest to keep up your survivability. After that 1 Spirit Quest and 1 Fight Quest are what I go for next in terms of Quests.

Why Nazar Is Great

Nazar can take out Perils with his Illusions which is a pretty cool perk.
Even if he cannot use his Illusions for Peril-busting, his 4 Spirit and Wits means he can defeat most Perils anyway.
His balanced 4 of every stat means he has a higher chance at beating whatever Quest he goes on. This also means he has an easier time for Spirit Stone Victories.
He’s harder to keep track of than most Heroes if his Illusions are played right. They’ll never know which is you until you move.

Choose Nazar if...

You want Perils to become basically a non-issue. 4 Wits, 4 Spirit, and taking out Perils with Illusions is a pretty good deal.
You want to play mind games with you enemies. You become harder to track when there’s two of you.
You want a fairer shot at Quests. His starting 4 of every stat means you can choose whichever path you want and have a decent shot at an extra reward.
You want an easier Rot Victory. Nazar’s Rot Affinity combined with his better Quest completion means he can get Corrupted faster and easier.

Nazar Power Rating: 87/100

5 - Volodar

Volodar petting an Enthralled Bane while holding his bell.

Summary of Volodar

The prophet of the Rot, Volodar packs some hidden strength with his bell, Wits, and Enthrall ability. Properly played, Volodar can vanquish the King and bring a new age of Rot to Armello.

Volodar’s Strengths

Volodar’s Enthrall ability makes him virtually safe from Banes. They become his personal sentries about the map which can make it safer for him to wander.

He has a high Spirit pool which equals a lot of Spell Card playing. Also, he can use more powerful spells like Lightning Strike, Banish, and Dark Influence without needing another Spirit Quest.

The Corrupted path is a more viable options with his 5 Spirit and his Rot Affinity. Both mean he can play Rot Spell Cards more often.

His 4 Wits and 5 Spirit stats give him an edge over Perils which will make for an easier time in Armello. This also means he has an easier time sorting through Cards.

Opinion and Analysis

His Enthrall ability alone makes him pretty cool. When you don’t have to worry about the Bane next to you, that’s a good feeling.

Also, as mentioned above, Volodar is more suited to surviving Perils with his high Wits and Spirit pools. Combine that with Enthrall makes for an easier game.

Easier, but not easy as he is still weak, combat-wise. Nonetheless, his spellcasting potential makes up for this. A Mirror Image or Feral played right makes him more battle-ready.

Volodar is a good choice for a Rot Victory, and I often pick him for that. However, I’ve also found that he’s great for surviving the game. This is mainly due to him casting the powerful spells such as Lightning Strike and Syphon.

You want to play a Hero with great spell casting combined with a penchant for Rot? Volodar is the dragon you’re looking for.

Advice and Information

Using Banes and increasing Volodar's fights are the best way for him. Fix those and capitalize on his spell casting to win the game.

After an Enthralled Bane attacks a character, they stop being Enthralled and move about freely. You’ll have to “ReEnthrall” them later. (Is that even a term?)
Move or spawn Banes to protect you when you can. For example, if you have Cub’s Blood and another player is after you, play the Cub’s Blood between you two.
While your Rot can buff you up, you need to build at least +2 Fight to increase your survivability. It also increases your chances to beat Banes and the King.
After completing 2 Fight Quests, focus on Wits and Spirit Quests. This’ll make sure you have extra rewards as well as more cards to play/burn.
For your Rings, Tremolite is an excellent choice for Rot Victories. Get the Spoil Amulet for maximum efficiency with this Ring. It’ll make sure that you get a definite advantage against any Heroes who unwisely choose to fight you after standing next to you.
Another good Ring choice is Sulfur as it will keep Volodar alive as he builds his Rot. Scratch is the Amulet you want. It’ll help push up Volodar’s faltering Fight.
Get at least +2 armor from your items to protect Volodar. Tower shield and an Oak Spear would be the best picks.
Avoid fights as much as you can, since Volodar is so weak. Fortunately, his Enthralled Banes make staying out of fights a little easier.

Why Volodar Is Great

Banes become less of a threat to you and even your personal bodyguards! Considering no one else will really help you in Armello, that’s a good thing to have.
Perils are easier to face with him as he has 4 Wits and 5 Spirit. Many other Heroes don’t have this benefit.
On the note of Spirit, he can cast powerful Spell Cards such as Dark Influence and Lightning Strike both of which can be a great aid.
He can achieve the Rot Victory more easily. His Rot Affinity gives him Rot damage immunity and a clearer path towards corruption.

Choose Volodar if...

You want to survive longer. Perils become easier to manage with his Wits and Spirit.
You want to cast more Spell Cards. His 5 Spirit means he can play more Spell Cards such as Mirror Image and Shimmer Shield.
You want Banes to become your guard instead of your enemies. Seriously it can become a really good perk.
You want an easier path to a Rot Victory. His Rot Affinity makes having and getting Rot an easier task than for most Heroes.

Volodar Power Rating: 80/100

6 - Barnaby

A Barnaby player rolling his dice and getting a Wyld Tree.

Summary of Barnaby

Equipped with a hammer, backpack, and a freaking grapple gauntlet, Barnaby has a lot of versatility and battle potential. Master his swapping out of Item Cards and you’ll dominate any quest or challenge Armello can throw at you!

Barnaby’s Strengths

Barnaby can adjust to any and all situations, as long as he has the right items. Having enough Wits for 4 extra Item Cards means that he can swap between, if your hand has only Item Cards, 7 items.

Also, Barnaby has a lot of health (6 Body points) which means he can take some punishment. It also means he can survive most battles unless his foes get lucky.

Finally, most Perils, at least from the Trickery Cards, are easy to conquer for Barnaby. This is particularly true in the daytime.

Opinion and Analysis

Barnaby’s Tinkerer ability is key to his gameplay and to his success. It makes him able to adapt to basically anything that comes along.

That alone endears Barnaby to me. But also, he’s surprisingly strong in combat with 4 Fight and 6 Body. Combine that with good Item Card choices and he can win any war.

However, while Tinkerer is amazing, it also takes time to get used to and to master. Patience is required when you play him. It took me some time to get used to my items not disappearing.

Nonetheless, Barnaby is worth the patience to master his ability. He becomes able to face any challenge and to beat any foe, including the King.

Advice and Information

Purchasing the right Item Cards key to your victory. Increase your Wits and Fight to get those Items and win the game.

Look at what the other players have in their inventory before attacking. Then fix your loadout accordingly.
Save some utility Item Cards, like Sailor’s Lantern and/or Adventurer’s Kit, for wandering around. These will help when you need to beat Perils.
For your Quests, complete at least 2 Wits and 1 Fight Quest. Also, complete a Spirit Quest to push Barnaby’s Spirit to 3. Until then, you won’t be able to cast most spells in the Spell Deck.
For Amulets, it’s a tossup between the Feel and Think Amulets. The Feel Amulet means you can cast many of the game’s Spell Cards earlier than normal. Yet, the Think Amulet means more early choices for Item Cards and loadout changes.
For me, I always pick the Feel Amulet. It’s easier to focus on your Wits and Fight rather than wasting time for 1 Spirit Quest.
For any Rabbit Clan Hero I play, I always pick Spinel. A +20% increase of success for Quests is a pretty good deal.
However, if you want more Gold to get more Item Cards, equip Pink Topaz or Rainbow Quartz. Rainbow Quartz would be better as it’s a guaranteed +1 Gold at dawn. But, if you’re confident you can hold your Settlements, get the Pink Topaz.
Discard any Cards you don’t need. Burn them in battle or in Perils. You need to have the right Item Cards in your hand to succeed.

Why Barnaby Is Great

He can swap out items based on his current situation. He can go from all armor to Peril survival mode in a turn. That makes him hard to beat and easy to win.
His high Body pool means he can tank damage. This means you live a lot longer than other Heroes.
You can keep your good Item Cards and just swap them out if you need to! No longer do you need to endure the gut-wrenching pain of discarding that Chainmail Shirt for a Sailor’s Lantern.

Choose Barnaby if...

You want to survive longer. His high Body stats means he can take more damage.
You want a challenge to your gameplay. Barnaby is a little hard to master at first. Yet, his flexibility pays off when you know how to wield it.
You want to be more fortified in battle. His Body, Fight, and item-swapping makes for an excellent combination against most Heroes.

Barnaby Power Rating: 81/100

7 - Twiss

Twiss holding a seal that she just recently stole

Summary of Twiss

The famed thief of Armello, Twiss avoids battle and Perils more than a vampire does sunlight. This gives her a unique advantage that, when properly played, leads to an easy victory.

Twiss’ Strengths

Avoiding confrontations, which is a plus for Twiss. She can stay alive long enough to complete her Quests and get Prestige or Rot.

Spellcasting is also a strong plus of Twiss. Her high Wits pool along with 4 Spirit means she can play many Spell Cards.

She also can defeat Perils more easily because of her Wits and Spirit. This can be helpful if there are more Perils out than the usual allowed.

She’s also unusually good at getting Rot Victories. The extra power from being Corrupted works well with her high Spirit.

Opinion and Analysis

Her slipperiness alone makes Twiss great. She can avoid the fights that other Heroes struggle to survive from.

Also, she can play many Spell Cards to make completing Quests easier and/or getting to Corrupted status easier. This gives her an advantage over Fight-oriented Heroes and even many weaker Heroes.

I play Twiss when I want an easier time roaming the map. Her Pickpocket ability, combined with her high Wits and Spirit pool make playing the game a lot safer.

True, she’s not great at combat which means it can be bad facing the King. However, a few good items combined with a Fight Quest or two and that problem fades away.

If you want a safer game with a higher chance of a Prestige or Rot Victory, pick this squirrely Hero.

Advice and Information

Avoiding battle while getting Prestige and/or finishing Quests is key. Get enough attack to kill while picking your fights carefully.

Don’t fight anyone unless you absolutely need to, or if it is against the King. Your Pickpocket ability will make sure you have a good chance of escaping most people’s attacks against you.
Speaking of Pickpocket, it doesn’t work in the Castle. Thus, you should enter it during the day so that none of the King’s Guards will attack you. Then, assuming you’re still there, you’ll have a fighting chance against the King.
For Quests, complete 1 of both Fight and Body Quests to increase your survivability. After that, 1 Wits Quest is all that you need to ensure victory.
If you want a Corrupted Twiss, be on the lookout for Rot Quests after you’re Corrupted. Preferably, you’ll want Wits or Spirit Rot Quests. Also play as many Rot Spell Cards as you can to build up your power.
For your items, Tower Shield, Oak Spear and Hare’s Halberd would be the best Items for Twiss. Having at least one of both attack and armor items means Twiss can evade attacks.
The best Ring for Twiss is the Celestite Ring. Mountains become easier to cross and thus, the game also becomes easier to play.
The best Amulets I’ve found for playing Twiss are Watch and/or Feel. Watch is better if you want survivability. Feel is better if you want to cast more spells or the more powerful spells like Lightning Strike.
Burn through your unwanted Cards to find ones that will help you complete Quests. If you have cards you don’t want, use them in a Peril. You have a high chance of getting out of those.

Why Twiss Is Great

She can live longer than most. Only spell and Trickery cards can definitely hurt her since she has Evade practically everywhere.
Her large Wits and Spirit pools mean she can conquer most Perils without fear of losing, particularly at night.
She can cast more spells than many! Her 4 Spirit means she can cast Mirror Image twice, Dark Influence, or Teleport with Shimmer Shield. She’s magical as well as crafty.
Because she can live longer, Prestige Victories are more in line for her. It’s hard losing Prestige when you cannot be killed.

Choose Twiss if...

You want to deal with Perils more easily. They’re simpler to handle when she has +1-+2 die against them.
You want to reach Corrupted status quicker. Her high Wits and Spirit means she can get Rot cards more easily and play them more often.
You want an easier game when surviving. Twiss’ Pickpocket ability makes her harder to hurt and harder to kill. Keep running, little squirrel!

Twiss Power Rating: 76/100

8 - Thane

Thane opening his eyes and clutching his shoulder.

Summary of Thane

The original Fight-strong Hero, Thane brings his sword and piercing ability in the battle for the throne. If you want a more straightforward, battle-oriented Hero, Thane will gladly carry you to victory.

Thane’s Strengths

Thane’s 5 Body and 5 Fight make him likely to beat any Hero he encounters. That and his sword-piercing ability is a nice addition as well.

His high Health also means that he can stay alive for longer than most Heroes. Particularly since he doesn’t share Fang’s connection to the Rot.

Along with the Fight, Thane also has 3 Spirit which makes him, unlike most other Fight oriented Heroes, able to play more Spell Cards. This means Spell Cards like Focus, Teleport, and Evil Eye are accessible to him in the early game.

Opinion and Analysis

Thane, as mentioned before, is simpler for combat. Yet, he also has the advantage of casting most Spell Cards.

Thane is great to play as when I want a fighter that also can play most Spell Cards. His 3 Spirit and Wits means he can grow more versatile in those areas.

Personally, I play Thane when I want to fight, but not necessarily want to have a Rot victory. Thane can easier get a Battle Victory or even just live out the Prestige victory if he’s played right.

Indeed, Thane is one of the best Heroes for a Prestige and/or King Slayer Victory.

Advice and Information

His ability is key to Thane's ability to farm Prestige and win battles. Getting more Wits and Fight will be needed to succeed.

Increase your Wits as soon as possible. Without sword cards, you cannot use Thane’s ability. Thus, you should complete at least 2 Wits Quests to build up your piercing power.
Along with those Two Wits Quests, complete at least 1 Body and 1 Fight Quest. Or you can instead do 2 Spirit Quests if you want to add spellcasting to Thane’s skills.
For Items, get two armor Item Cards. +3 armor is a boon to any Hero. This is particularly true for one who can Pierce the armor of his enemies.
Pick Think as your Amulet for Thane. More Wits means more sword Cards to get your point across. However, Grow is a good Amulet if you want survival.
With wolves, I always pick Rubellite as my Ring. For Thane, he becomes virtually unconquerable in a fight. Nonetheless, Celestite is another good Ring to use when playing Thane.
Always have at least one sword Card in your hand to play in battle. Use them wisely against your enemies in battle.
Burn through Cards you don’t need to make sure you can keep that 1 sword quota. If you need to discard some Cards, go into a Peril.

Why Thane Is Great

His ability combined with his 5 Fight means that Thane can get a Battle or Prestige Victory in battle with ease. Heroes and the King are significantly easier to kill.
Also, his Spirit and Wits mean that he can build up his Wits more easily without having to complete at Spirit Quest or equip a Mahogany Staff.
His Fight also means that he can take out Banes more easily if you’re going for a Rot Victory. A Corrupted Thane with swords in his hand can be dangerous for anyone.

Choose Thane if...

You want a simpler game. His ability isn’t that complicated and also makes taking out the King and other Heroes simpler.
You want survivability. Thane’s 5 Body and Fight means that he can survive most encounters without breaking a sweat.
You want to play most of the game’s Spell Cards while being able to fight. Having 3 Spirit combines well when you can use brawn to back it up.

Thane Power Rating: 78/100

9 – Horace

Horace raising his bloodstained axe in the rain.

Summary of Horace

A knight and poet, Horace brings his axe and friendship with the King’s Guards to bear in the quest for the throne. With proper playing and good maneuvering, Horace can win any fight and achieve any Victory.

Horace’s Strengths

Horace’s 9th Knight ability means he can swap places with King’s Guards. This alone makes him more powerful, movement-wise, than most Heroes.

He can also beat most Heroes since he has 6 Body and 5 Fight. It also means he has a better shot at a King Slayer Victory with minimal risk.

He can also survive for longer with 6 Body. That’s a lot of health to bring down for any Hero, particularly one friendly with King’s Guards.

Opinion and Analysis

I’ve always loved knights and Redwall. Horace is basically an epic combination of a knight and a Badger Lord which makes him a favorite.

Along with that, his ability to swap with King’s Guards is a huge benefit to your game. It makes wandering the map a little easier. This is especially true if you have the Celestite Ring equipped.

His ability to survive battle and beat most Heroes is balanced by his 2 starting Spirit.

Personally, I love to play Horace when I’m feeling in a noble mood and when I want to not attack King’s Guards. It’s great knowing that I can swap places with them and feel more secure around them.

Advice and Information

If you want to win as Horace, make the most of his combat abilities and 9th Knight ability. Improving those will secure victory for you.

Use your 9th Knight ability to move around and to block other players if possible. For example, you can swap with a King’s Guard to block another player’s Quest or to guard a Settlement you captured.
Complete a Spirit Quest as soon as you can. Spells like Evil Eye and Teleport will be available to play after that. Then complete 1 Fight and 1 Body Quest to make sure you can kill the King.
As I mentioned above, get the Celestite Ring for more mobility. His Ability combines well with this Ring.
For me, I always pick the Feel Amulet to save me completing one Quest for his Spirit. Alternatively, pick Favor to increase your chances of picking what the King’s Declaration will be. Your 9th Knight ability becomes useless if you have a Bounty.
If you can, get the Royal Pardon Treasure Card. With that, you can never have to worry about losing your ability. Even if you’re about to kill the King, no Guard is going to stop you!
For items, one armor and one weapon should be enough. Apart from that, I personally would pick up one more armor just to secure my fighting odds.

Why Horace Is Great

He can swap places with King’s Guards. Seriously, that becomes a huge benefit when they’re in your way or standing on a Quest. Also, if you need to get into the castle, it becomes a little easier.
He can also survive longer than most Heroes. Horace is one of the few Heroes with 6 starting Body. This makes staying alive a lot easier for him.
His high Fight combines well with his Body to make him formidable in battle. It also makes King Slayer and Prestige Victories easier.

Choose Horace if...

You want King’s Guards to be your friends instead of your enemies. Hey, even I get tired of killing them sometimes. They’re just doing their job after all!
You want to survive. Horace has the means to live longer and to endure any battle.
You want a fighter Hero who doesn’t depend on fighting for his ability. He’s not a Fang, Thane, or Sylas. Still, that makes it better somehow.
You want Prestige or King Slayer Victories. Horace is much better for getting those purely on his starting Fight and Body.

Horace Power Rating: 75/100

10 - Zosha

Zosha's the Whirlwind

Summary of Zosha

The ninja of Armello, Zosha is strongest in the shadows. With good playing of her ability, Zosha can have a Victory wound up and no one could stop her.

Zosha’s strengths

Her Shadow ability means that she has greater survivability at night. After all, it’s harder to attack something that you cannot see.

Her 5 Fight also means that she’s tough to beat in battle. Along with that, it combines well with her Ambush from Shadow.

Her high Fight, Body, and Wits means that she has a higher chance at getting the extra reward from a variety of Quests than most other Heroes. This is particularly true since she can cast Evil Eye and/or Bark Skin to bolster her chances.

Opinion and Analysis

Zosha is fun to play when I want to stay hidden. Twiss is fun to avoid battle. Yet it isn’t the same as Zosha’s stealth.

Zosha gives me freedom to wander at night with relative ease. I also have a higher chance at beating Perils with her Spirit and Wits.

Nonetheless, it can be tricky navigating at night. Avoiding Perils and other ways that could reveal me prematurely can be tiring at times. Yet, it’s an acceptable risk.

If you want a Hero who can avoid battle and Spell Perils with confidence and who also has a shorter path to killing the King, Zosha is good for you.

Advice and Information

Careful picking of your fights and maximization of your ability to fight is best for Zosha. Also, using her Shadow ability carefully at night will be key.

For your Quests, maximize your Body and Fight. Complete at least 1 of both a Fight and Body Quests. After that, it’s up to you.
Don’t attack people at night unless you’re confident you can take them out. The Ambush that you get from Shadow is a powerful boon that you should use wisely. You basically get one shot.
Avoid Perils at night if you can. While you have a boost with your Night Affinity, that doesn’t mean you can just beat any Peril. And if you fail to beat a Peril, you’re exposed.
If you want to maximize your stealth abilities, get the Ranger’s Cloak and the Black Opal Ring. That makes you unable to really be seen and targeted, be it night or day.
A good Amulet is the Soak Amulet as it keeps up your health. It also means that, in the event you’re found and attacked, you’ll most likely survive the encounter.
However, I find that another useful combination for Zosha is the Think Amulet combined with the Ruby Ring. This means you have an extra edge in battle. That’s something worth using if you’re going to Ambush people a lot.

Why Zosha Is Great

The night becomes less dangerous with Zosha. Her Shadow ability makes it almost peaceful to wander about, seeking whom I’m going to Ambush next.
Her Fight, Wits, and Body make for an easier time getting extra rewards from Quests. This also makes her a great pick.
Her starting Spirit, combined with her Wits, means she can cast most spell cards and thus make navigating the night easier.
She can hold her own in battle and wreck someone’s day or night if she attacks. Having 5 Fight and Ambush at night will do that, I suppose.

Choose Zosha if...

You want to be a ninja. This is both figurative and literal as she moves invisibly at night.
You want a high-fighting Hero who doesn’t have battle-focused ability. Yes, Shadow does give you Ambush, but that doesn’t particularly count as a “fighting” ability.
You want an easier time to a Prestige and/or King Slayer Victory. 5 Fight is not that far removed from killing the King.
You want to complete Quests with less risk of getting extra goodies. A 40-60 chance is better than a 30-70 chance after all. Take it!

Zosha Power Rating: 69/100