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'''Heroes''' are special units in the [[:Category:Kingdom Rush Franchise|Kingdom Rush Franchise]] of '''Tower Defense''' games. They are controlled by the player and can be commanded to move around the map, and will use abilities that differ between heroes. Unlike any other unit in the games, heroes will gain experience through battles to become more powerful.
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[[File:Promo_kr_heroupdate.jpg|thumb|400px|The six original heroes, from left to right: Gerald Lightseeker, Alleria Swiftwind, Ignus, Malik Hammerfury, Magnus Spellbane, and Bolin Farslayer.]]
  
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'''Heroes''' are special units in [[Kingdom Rush]]. It is unknown whether they will be in [[Kingdom Rush: The Sequel]].
  
   
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==Speculation and Release==
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==Info==
  
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[[Ironhide Game Studio]] revealed its first three heroes [[Gerald Lightseeker]], [[Alleria Swiftwind]], and [[Malik Hammerfury]] on 8th February, 2012; 14th February, 2012 and 19th March, 2012 respectively. Following the announcement, many players believed the heroes seem to be based on certain advanced towers: the [[Holy Order]], [[Rangers Hideout]], and [[Barbarian Mead Hall]] respectively. Many assumed that heroes for the remaining advanced towers would soon follow.
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There are seven heroes, and possibly two more unknown heroes. The seven known ones are [[Gerald Lightseeker]], [[Malik Hammerfury]], [[Ignus]], [[Magnus Spellbane]], [[Bolin Farslayer]], [[Alleria Swiftwind]] and [[King Denas]] are based on the six upgrade paths (except Denas); Gerald is for Barracks, Alleria is for Archers, Magnus is for Magicians, Bolin is for Artillery, Ignus is for Meteor Shower, and Malik is for Reinforcements.
  
   
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On April 5 2012, a retina display screenshot taken from the (then) upcoming iPad showed a mage hero (presumed to be based on the [[Arcane Wizard]]), and revealed features such as a health bar, a level system, and an experience bar.
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Heroes are activated by paying 15 stars at the Hero Room on the World Map. In the iOS version, Bolin, Magnus and Ignus must be purchased for $0.99 each before they become useable.
  
   
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On April 25, 2012, Ironhide released the Heroes update to both PC and iOS devices, starting with a 66% discount on heroes the following day before the [[Rotten Forest]] update for iOS devices.
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Hero movement is controlled with the finger/mouse. You can either tap/click the hero directly, then tap/click where you would like to move him, or tap/click his icon, then direct him to any path. While the hero cannot stand off the path, he can run through different areas to make where he is going a faster route. Each hero moves differently, as you can tell by their speed stats.
  
   
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==Gameplay==
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By killing enemies, heroes can level up, thereby gaining stat upgrades and other goodies. Level ups do not carry over between levels - once you finish a level, the hero is reset to level one. If a hero dies, he respawns after a set amount of time, currently 30 seconds.
  
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Hero movement is controlled with the finger/mouse. You can either tap/click the hero directly, then tap/click where you would like to move them, or tap/click his icon, then direct them to any path. While the hero cannot stand off the path, they will move over the environment, skirting the edges of obstacles to make the movement from A to B as quick as possible. However, most heroes cannot reach sections of the path that are completely disconnected from the main path (such paths exist in the Rising Tides levels [[Storm Atoll]] and [[The Sunken Citadel]], as well as [[Arcane Quarters]] and [[Shrine of Elynie]]). The exceptions are heroes that can fly, teleport, or in the case of [[Karkinos]], move over the [[Terrain#Sea|Sea]]. Flying heroes in particular can also just stand off of the path.
   
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Heroes have stats similar to enemies. HP, Attack, Armor and Speed. These statistics vary from one hero to the next, designed to give each hero advantages and disadvantages. Heroes are immune to the instant kill attacks of regular enemies (but not bosses or level hazards). When a hero is defeated, they immediately start to heal, and will re-spawn after a certain length of time.
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Each hero has two skills, unlocked at levels 2 and 4 consecutively. As they gain high levels, the heroes will increase in health, attack, and for some, armor. Skill power/duration is also increased.
  
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In [[Kingdom Rush]], Heroes begin at level 1 and gain experience during a level by attacking enemies, before maxing out at level 10. With each new level they gain a boost in their HP and attacking strength. When a level ends, the hero reverts back to level 1. Hero stats are rated on a scale of 0 to 8 in terms of Health, Attack, Ranged Attack and Speed. No defense is stated on the Hero page however fully detailed stats are listed when the hero is highlighted in a level. Heroes have two abilities, unlocked when they reach certain levels, and gain in power just as their other stats do.
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In [[Kingdom Rush: Frontiers]], the hero experience changes. They begin at different levels based on when they are unlocked, and while they gain experience and levels as before, they maintain their levels outside of the level. Once a hero is maxed out at level 10, they remain so with fully increased stats. Hero stats are more defined than in the previous game, with numbers for each stat. When a hero levels up they earn hero points that can be spent on five different abilities. Heroes gain extra XP (experience point) in stages where higher Hero Level is expected; Hero Level 5 for [[Buccaneer's Den]], 6 for [[Nazeru's Gates]], 7 for [[Snapvine Bridge]] , 8 for [[Lost Jungle]], 9 for [[Temple of Saqra]], and 10 for [[The Underpass]].
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[[Kingdom Rush: Origins]] reuses the hero system from Frontiers, with a difference: each hero, instead of having five abilities like in Frontiers, now only have four abilities, with the fifth being replaced by a [[Hero Spell]] that can be upgraded with hero points like normal, but can be used by the player at any time, with an individual cool-down like the existing [[:Category:Spells|Spells]].
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[[Kingdom Rush: Vengeance]] uses almost the same system as Kingdom Rush: Origins. Four standard attacks and an [[Hero Spell|Ultimate Spell]] (renamed from Hero spell due to the overall change in alignment). In addition, Heroes now have a passive ability that is in constant use from level one. This ability usually cannot be upgraded, but some Heroes do get an upgraded one upon reaching level 5 and 10. Heroes also have some fundamental differences that do not affect gameplay. Each hero has a unique death animation and always have a quote - as opposed to previous instalments, in which most heroes go out with a simple "Aah!" or "Noo!" In fact, the only Vengeance hero to have a simple scream upon death is [[Doom Tank SG-11]] - in this case the Wilhelm Scream.
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==The Heroes==
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===[[Kingdom Rush]]===
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Kingdom Rush has thirteen heroes. The first three and [[Ten'Shí]] are free, all others are Premium, only available through in-game purchases.
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{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:GeraldSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Gerald Lightseeker]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:AlleriaSwiftwindSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Alleria Swiftwind]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:MalikHammerfurySmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Malik Hammerfury]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BolinFarslayerSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Bolin Farslayer]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Gerald Lightseeker|Sir. Gerald Lightseeker]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Alleria Swiftwind]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Malik Hammerfury]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bolin Farslayer]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:MagnusSpellbaneSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Magnus Spellbane]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:IgnusSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Ignus]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:KingDenasSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=King Denas]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:EloraWintersongSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Elora Wintersong]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Magnus Spellbane]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Ignus]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[King Denas]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Elora Wintersong]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:IngvarBearclawSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Ingvar Bearclaw]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:HacksawSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Hacksaw]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:OniSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Oni]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:ThorSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Thor]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Ingvar Bearclaw]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Hacksaw]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Oni]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Thor]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:TenShiSmall.PNG|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Ten'shí]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |
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| style="text-align: center; " |
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| style="text-align: center; " |
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Ten'Shí|Ten'shí]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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|}
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The first six heroes are based on the six [[Upgrades]] paths. Gerald is for [[:Category:Melee Towers|Barracks]], Alleria is for [[:Category:Ranged Towers|Archers]], Magnus is for [[:Category:Magic Towers|Mages]], Bolin is for [[:Category:Artillery Towers|Artillery]], Ignus is for [[Rain of Fire]], and Malik is for [[Call Reinforcements|Reinforcements]].
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On the Flash version, Heroes are activated by paying 15 stars at the Hero Room on the World Map. Only the first three heroes are free, the others must be unlocked to be usable by purchasing the [[Premium Content]].
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On the mobile versions, the first three heroes are free and are unlocked by beating [[Pagras]], [[Silveroak Forest]] and [[Coldstep Mines]], respectively. Ten'Shí is unlocked by beating [[Forsaken Valley]]. The others can only be unlocked via in-app purchases:
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* '''$0.99''': Bolin, Magnus, Ignus
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* '''$2.99''': Denas, Elora, Ingvar
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* '''$4.99''': Hacksaw, Oni, Thor
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On the Steam version, all heroes are free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages:
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* Gerald Lightseeker: [[Twin Rivers]]
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* Alleria Swiftwind: [[The Citadel]]
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* Malik Hammerfury, Bolin Farslayer: [[Icewind Pass]]
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* Magnus: [[Stormcloud Temple]]
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* Ignus: [[Forsaken Valley]]
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* The rest: [[The Dark Tower]]
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====Stats ====
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{| class="wikitable sortable article-table-selected" style="width: 680px; " cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"
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|-
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heroes
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Health (Casual)
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heal Rate<br />(1.0s)
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Damage
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Attack Rate
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Armor
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Speed
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Respawn
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Gerald Lightseeker|Gerald]]'''
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|580 (696)
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|145
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|24-40
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|1.0s
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|High (80%)
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|2.2
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Alleria Swiftwind|Alleria]]'''
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|430 (516)
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|108
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|17-25
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|0.6s
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|None
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|3.0
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Malik Hammerfury|Malik]]'''
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|720 (864)
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|180
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|29-43
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|1.0s
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|Medium (50%)
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|2.0
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Bolin Farslayer|Bolin]]'''
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|670 (804)
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|168
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|23-38 <sup>M</sup><br />23-38 *3 <sup>R</sup>
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />3.8s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|2.0
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Magnus Spellbane|Magnus]]'''
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|350 (420)
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|88
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|23-68
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup>
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1.1s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|Teleport
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Ignus]]'''
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|670 (804)
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|168
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|32-53
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|1.0s
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|None
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|3.0
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|12s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[King Denas]]'''
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|480 (576)
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|120
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|37-61
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|1.5s <sup>M</sup><br />0.67s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|2.0
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Elora Wintersong|Elora]]'''
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|450 (540)
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|113
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|34-101
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup>
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1.8s <sup>R</sup>
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|Medium (50%)
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|3.0
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Ingvar Bearclaw|Ingvar]]'''
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|*670 (840)*
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[700<sup>flash</sup>]
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|175
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|43-71
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|1.5s
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|Medium (40%)
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|2.5
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Hacksaw]]'''
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|600 (720)
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|150
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|18-54
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|1.2s
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|High (80%)
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|1.8
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Oni]]'''
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|650 (780)
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|163
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|25-71
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|1.0s
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|Medium (60%)
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|2.7
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|18s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Thor]]'''
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|650 (780)
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|163
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|44-55
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|1.5s
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|High (70%)
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|2.7
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Ten'Shí|Ten'shí]]'''
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|560 (672))
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|140
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|32-49
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|1.35s
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|Medium (50%)
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|Teleport
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2.2 (Iron Time)
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|15s
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|}
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===[[Kingdom Rush: Frontiers]]===
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Frontiers has sixteen heroes. The first four are free, while the others are only available through in-app purchases.
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{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:AlricSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Alric]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:MirageSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Mirage]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:CronanSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Cronan]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BruxaSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Bruxa]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Alric]]<br />the Champion
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Mirage]]<br />the Assassin
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Cronan]]<br />the Beastmaster
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bruxa]]<br />the Voodoo Witch
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:CptBlackthorneSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Captain Blackthorne]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:NivusSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Nivus]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:DierdreSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Dierdre]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:GrawlSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Grawl]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Captain Blackthorne]]<br />the Corsair
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Nivus]]<br />the Grand Wizard
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Dierdre]]<br />the Priestess
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Grawl]]<br />the Stone Giant
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:ShatraSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Sha'tra]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Icon_Karkinos.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Karkinos]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:KutsaoSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Kutsao]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:DanteSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Dante]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Sha'tra]]<br />the Skyhunter
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Karkinos]]<br />the Warmaster
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Kutsao]]<br />the Monk
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Dante]]<br />the Hunter
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:KahzSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Kahz]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:SaitamSmall.png|center|thumb|149x149px|link=Saitam]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:AshbiteSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Ashbite]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BonehartSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Bonehart]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Kahz]]<br />the Warlord
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Saitam]]<br />the Monkey God
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Ashbite]]<br />the Dragon
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bonehart]]<br />the Dracolich
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|}
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Alric is usable from the start. Mirage, Cronan and Bruxa must be unlocked by beating [[Sape Oasis]], [[Nazeru's Gates]] and [[Snapvine Bridge]], respectively.
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Other heroes must be unlocked via in-app purchases:
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* '''$0.99''': Nivus, Dierdre, Captain Blackthorne
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* '''$2.99''': Grawl, Sha'tra, Karkinos, Kutsao
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* '''$4.99''': Dante, Kahz, Saitam
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* '''$6.99''': Ashbite, Bonehart
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In the Steam Version all heroes are once again free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages :
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* Alric is available from the start (appears at [[Hammerhold]] Wave 3)
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* Mirage: [[Dunes of Despair]]
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* Blackthorne: [[Buccaneer's Den]]
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* Cronan: [[Crimson Valley]]
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* Bruxa: [[Snapvine Bridge]]
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* Nivus: [[Lost Jungle]]
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* Dierdre: [[Ma'qwa Urqu]]
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* Grawl: [[The Underpass]]
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* Sha'tra, Ashbite, Karkinos, Kutsao, Dante, Bonehart, Kahz and Saitam: [[Emberspike Depths]]
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====Stats====
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{| class="wikitable sortable article-table-selected" style="width: 680px; " cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"
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|-
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heroes
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Health
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heal Rate<br />(1.0s)
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Damage
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Attack Rate
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Armor
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Speed
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Respawn
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Alric]]'''
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|560
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|74
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|27-40
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|1.0s
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|High (65%)
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|2.2
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|20s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Mirage]]'''
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|300
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|38
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|16-23 <sup>R</sup>
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />0.6s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|3.84
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Cronan]]'''
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|550
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|46 (+9)
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|15-23
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|1.0s
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|None
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|2.5
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|20s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Bruxa]]'''
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|350
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|44
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|17-52 <sup>R</sup>
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.5s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|2.4
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Captain Blackthorne|Blackthorne]]'''
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|630
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|63
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|40-59
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|1.0s
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|None
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|2.5
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|20s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Nivus]]'''
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|250
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|25
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|35-80 <sup>R</sup>
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.5s <sup>R</sup>
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|None
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|Teleport
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|18s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Dierdre]]'''
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|540
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|61
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|11-32 <sup>R</sup>
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|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.4s <sup>R</sup>
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|High (75%)
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|Teleport
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|15s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Grawl]]'''
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|900
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|30
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|42-55
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|1.3s
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|Medium (50%)
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|1.6
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|25s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Sha'tra]]'''
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|400
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|33
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|37-49
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|1.0s
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|Medium (40%)
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|2.5
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|25s
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|- align="center"
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|'''[[Karkinos]]'''
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|500
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|25
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|34-62
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|1.2s
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|Medium (35%)
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|4.0
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
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|'''[[Kutsao]]'''
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|400
  +
|36
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|24-36
  +
|1.0s
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
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|'''[[Dante]]'''
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|500
  +
|45
  +
|46-68
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.5s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Kahz]]'''
  +
|550
  +
|39
  +
|34-62
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Medium (40%)
  +
|3.0
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Saitam]]'''
  +
|400
  +
|40 (+9)
  +
|21-39
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Medium (40%)
  +
|5.4
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Ashbite]]'''
  +
|600
  +
|30
  +
|34-50
  +
|1.6s
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
|30s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Bonehart]]'''
  +
|650
  +
|26
  +
|20-59
  +
|1.6s
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
|30s
  +
|}
  +
  +
In addition to these 15 heroes, three stages also feature heroes exclusive to that stage: [[Rurin Longbeard]] ([[The Dark Descent]]), [[The Black Corsair]] ([[Storm Atoll]]) and [[Lucrezia]] ([[Dusk Chateau]]). These heroes are used alongside the primary one in all three modes, always start at level 10 and have static stats and skills (like the heroes of Kingdom Rush).
  +
  +
{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 420px; "
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Rurin Image.png|thumb|center|126x126px|link=Rurin Longbeard]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:The Black Corsair Image.png|thumb|center|126x126px|link=The Black Corsair]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Lucrezia.png|thumb|center|126x126px|link=Lucrezia]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Rurin Longbeard]]
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[The Black Corsair]]
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Lucrezia]]
  +
|}
  +
  +
===[[Kingdom Rush: Origins]]===
  +
Origins has sixteen heroes. The first five are free, while the others are only available through in-app purchases.
  +
  +
{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:EridanSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Eridan]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:ArivanSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Arivan]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:CathaSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Catha]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:RazzRagsSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Razz and Rags]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Eridan]]<br />the Ranger
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Arivan]]<br />the Elementalist
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Catha]]<br />the Pixie
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Razz and Rags]]<br />the Rag
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:LilithSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Lilith]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:RegsonSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Reg'son]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:PrinceDenasSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Prince Denas]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:XinSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Xin]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Lilith]]<br />the Fallen Angel
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Reg'son]]<br />the Eldritch Blade
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Prince Denas]]<br />the Noble Knight
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Xin]]<br />the Panda Monk
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:LynnSmall.png|centre|thumb|149x149px|link=Lynn]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:VeznanSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Vez'nan]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:DuraxSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Durax]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BravebarkSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Bravebark]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Lynn]]<br />the Hexblade
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Vez'nan]]<br />the Dark Wizard
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Durax]]<br />the Elemental
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bravebark]]<br />the Ent Lord
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BruceSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Bruce]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:PhoenixSmall.png|centre|thumb|149x149px|link=Phoenix]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:WilburSmall.png|centre|thumb|149x149px|link=Wilbur]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:FaustusSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Faustus]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bruce]]<br />the Werelion
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Phoenix]]<br />the Eternal Bird
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Wilbur]]<br />the Inventor
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Faustus]]<br />the Dragon Mage
  +
|}
  +
  +
Eridan is useable from the start. Arivan, Catha, Razz and Rags and Lilith are unlocked by reaching [[Redwood Stand]], [[Rockhenge]], [[Neverwonder]] and [[Shrine of Elynie]], respectively. Other heroes are unlocked via in-app purchases:
  +
* '''$1.99''': Reg'son
  +
* '''$2.99''': Prince Denas
  +
* '''$4.99''': Xin, Lynn, Vez'nan, Durax, Bravebark, Bruce
  +
* '''$6.99''': Phoenix, Wilbur, Faustus
  +
In the Steam Version all heroes are once again free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages:
  +
* Eridan is available from wave 5 of the first stage [[Gray Ravens]].
  +
* Arivan: [[Waterfalls Trail]]
  +
* Catha: [[Gryphon Point]]
  +
* Reg'Son, Prince Denas: [[Grimmsburg]]
  +
* Razz and Rags: [[Neverwonder]]
  +
* Bravebark: [[The Unseelie Court]]
  +
* Vez'nan, Xin, Phoenix, Durax, Lynn, Bruce, Lilith, Wilbur, Faustus: [[Shrine of Elynie]]
  +
====Stats====
  +
{| class="wikitable sortable article-table-selected" style="width: 680px; " cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"
  +
|-
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center; width: 80px;" |Heroes
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Health
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heal Rate<br />(1.0s)
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Damage
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Attack Rate
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Armor
  +
!Speed
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Respawn
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Eridan]]'''
  +
|400
  +
|65
  +
|15-23
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.0s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|Medium (55%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Arivan]]'''
  +
|250
  +
|17
  +
|11-20 <sup>M</sup><br />19-57 <sup>R</sup>
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.5s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|2.8
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Catha]]'''
  +
|300
  +
|38
  +
|11-20
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Medium (45%)
  +
|3.4
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Razz and Rags|Razz &amp; Rags]]'''
  +
|575
  +
|38
  +
|19-28
  +
|2.0s <sup>M</sup><br />0.8s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|2.0
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Lilith]]'''
  +
|420
  +
|42
  +
|17-25
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.2s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|Medium (55%)
  +
|3.0
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Reg'son]]'''
  +
|600
  +
|48
  +
|12-18
  +
|0.6s
  +
|None
  +
|3.5
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Prince Denas]]'''
  +
|400
  +
|27
  +
|23-34
  +
|1.0s
  +
|High (65%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|15s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Xin]]'''
  +
|600
  +
|40
  +
|25-40
  +
|1.5s
  +
|Low (25%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Lynn]]'''
  +
|530
  +
|40
  +
|24-36
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Medium (40%)
  +
|3.0
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Vez'nan]]'''
  +
|320
  +
|21
  +
|13-19 <sup>M</sup><br />24-72 <sup>R</sup>
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.5s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|Teleport
  +
|20s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Durax]]'''
  +
|460
  +
|38
  +
|17-25
  +
|1.0s
  +
|None
  +
|7.5
  +
|21s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Bravebark]]'''
  +
|600
  +
|30
  +
|48-72
  +
|2.0s
  +
|Medium (40%)
  +
|Teleport
  +
|25s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Bruce]]'''
  +
|680
  +
|30
  +
|40-59
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Medium (50%)
  +
|3.0
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Phoenix]]'''
  +
|530
  +
|27
  +
|41-61
  +
|1.8s
  +
|None
  +
|3.5
  +
|5s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Wilbur]]'''
  +
|570
  +
|31
  +
|63-96
  +
|0.8s
  +
|None
  +
|2.88
  +
|30s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Faustus]]'''
  +
|625
  +
|31
  +
|75-114
  +
|1.6s
  +
|None
  +
|6.0
  +
|30s
  +
|}
  +
  +
[[Alleria Swiftwind]], [[Malik Hammerfury]], and [[Bolverk]] appear as secondary heroes in [[Royal Gardens]], [[Blood Quarry]], and [[Tainted Pit]], respectively.
  +
  +
{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 140px; "
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Young Alleria.png|link=Alleria Swiftwind]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Malik 2.png|link=Malik Hammerfury]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Bolverk.png|link=Bolverk]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Alleria Swiftwind]]
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Malik Hammerfury|Malik]]
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bolverk]]
  +
|}
  +
  +
===[[Kingdom Rush: Vengeance]]===
  +
Vengeance has fourteen heroes. The first three are free, while others are only available through in-app purchases.
  +
  +
{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:VerukSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Veruk]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:AsraSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Asra]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:OlochSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Oloch]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:MargosaSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Margosa]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Veruk]]<br />the Warmonger Leader
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Asra]]<br />the Shadow Assassin
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Oloch]]<br />the Infernal Mage
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Margosa]]<br />the Vampire Mistress
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:MortemisSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Mortemis]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:JackOSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Jack'O Lantern]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:TraminSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Tramin]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:JigouSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Jigou]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Mortemis]]<br />the Eternal Lich
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Jack O'Lantern]]<br />the Dark Horseman
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Tramin]]<br />the Mad Inventor
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Jigou]]<br />the Unstoppable Beast
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:JunPaiSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Jun'Pai]]
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[File:IsfetSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Isfet]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:GroshIcon.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Grosh]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:DoomTankSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Doom Tank SG-11]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Jun'Pai]]<br />the Abyssal Conqueror
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Isfet]]<br />the Undying Warlock
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Grosh]]<br />the Ancient One
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Doom Tank SG-11]]<br />the Siege Tank
  +
|-
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Eiskalt_Icon.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Eiskalt]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Murglun_Icon.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Murglun]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:Dianyun_Icon.PNG|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Dianyun]]
  +
| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:BeresadSmall.png|thumb|center|149x149px|link=Beresad]]
  +
|-
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Eiskalt]]<br />the Ice Dragon
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Murglun]]<br />the Magma Dragon
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Dianyun]]<br />the Storm Dragon
  +
! style="text-align: center; " |[[Beresad]]<br />the Black Dragon
  +
|}
  +
  +
Veruk is useable from the start. Asra and Oloch are unlocked by reaching [[Clockwork Factory]] and [[Northerners' Outpost]] respectively. Other heroes are unlocked via in-app purchases:
  +
* '''$2.99''': Margosa, Mortemis, Jack O' Lantern
  +
* '''$4.99''': Tramin, Jigou, Jun'Pai
  +
* '''$5.99''': Doom Tank SG-11, Eiskalt, Murglun
  +
* '''$6.99''': Beresad
  +
* '''$8.99''': Ifset (included with the Hammerhold Campaign DLC)
  +
It would appear that, like in the first Kingdom Rush, there is a hero for each tower type (though none for [[Demon Goonies]] or [[Soul Impact]]). The heroes are Veruk for Barracks, Asra for Archers, Oloch for Mages and Tramin for Artillery.
  +
  +
====Stats====
  +
{| class="wikitable sortable article-table-selected" style="width: 680px; " cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" border="0"
  +
|-
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heroes
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Health
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Heal Rate<br />(2.0s)
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Damage
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Attack Rate
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Armor
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Speed
  +
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" |Respawn
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Veruk]]'''
  +
|564
  +
|47 (+6)
  +
|14-43
  +
|1.0s
  +
|Low (30%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|16s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Asra]]'''
  +
|336
  +
|33
  +
|19-29 <sup>M</sup><br />25-36 <sup>R</sup>
  +
|0.8s <sup>M</sup><br />1.0s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|Low (15%)
  +
|Teleport
  +
|14s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Oloch]]'''
  +
|342
  +
|28
  +
|9-16 <sup>M</sup><br />28-52 <sup>R</sup>
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.8s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|1.8
  +
|16s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Margosa]]'''
  +
|516
  +
|31
  +
|39-57
  +
|1.2s
  +
|Low (15%)
  +
|5.4
  +
|16s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Mortemis]]'''
  +
|360
  +
|30
  +
|21-120
  +
|1.8s
  +
|None
  +
|1.8
  +
|14s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Jack O'Lantern]]'''
  +
|400
  +
|42
  +
|50-90
  +
|2.0s
  +
|Medium (41%)
  +
|Teleport
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Tramin]]'''
  +
|396
  +
|33
  +
|10-24 <sup>M</sup><br />20-48 <sup>R</sup>
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />2.0s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|Low (24%)
  +
|Rocket Jump
  +
|16s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Jigou]]'''
  +
|900
  +
|75 (+60)
  +
|67-102
  +
|2.0s
  +
|Low (24%)
  +
|1.4
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Jun'Pai]]'''
  +
|534
  +
|44
  +
|34-50
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup><br />1.1s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|Medium (30%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Isfet]]'''
  +
|420
  +
|26
  +
|11-17<sup>M</sup>
  +
29-54<sup>R</sup>
  +
|1.0s <sup>M</sup>
  +
1.5s <sup>R</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|1.3
  +
|18
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Grosh]]'''
  +
|744
  +
(944)<sup>L</sup>
  +
|75
  +
|41-62<sup>M</sup>(53-80)<sup>L</sup>
  +
|1.5s
  +
(0.75s)<sup>B</sup>
  +
|Low (24%)
  +
|1.4
  +
|18s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Doom Tank SG-11]]'''
  +
|480
  +
|40
  +
|101-188
  +
|3.0s
  +
|Medium (60%)
  +
|2.5
  +
|22s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Dianyun]]'''
  +
|578
  +
|49
  +
|21-49
  +
|2.0s <sup>Per Cloud</sup>
  +
|None
  +
|1.4
  +
|22s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Eiskalt]]'''
  +
|630
  +
|49
  +
|66-98
  +
|2.0s
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
|22s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Murglun]]'''
  +
|654
  +
|49
  +
|59-110
  +
|2.0s
  +
|Low (22%)
  +
|3.0
  +
|22s
  +
|- align="center"
  +
|'''[[Beresad]]'''
  +
|720
  +
|49
  +
|47-87
  +
|1.5s
  +
|None
  +
|3.0
  +
| 22s
  +
|}
  +
  +
======<u>General Hero Tips</u>======
  +
Heroes in [[Kingdom Rush: Vengeance]] have different mechanics when it comes to micromanagement;
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*When an ability is being performed, interrupting said ability will cause the ability to go on cooldown.
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*Certain abilities will be performed even while heroes are moving, such as [[Oloch|Oloch's Hellish Infusion]], or [[Jigou|Jigou's Ice Ball]].
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* Melee and ranged combat engagement rules have also been changed; where the first enemy that was spawned is the default chosen target out of a group of enemy options.
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As such, keeping track of ability cooldowns and hero positioning in [[Kingdom Rush: Vengeance]] becomes more important to utilize than ever before, in order to ensure proper optimized outcomes against enemy waves, and to prevent an ability misfire or interruption from happening.
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==Related [[Achievements]]==
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===[[Kingdom Rush]]===
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[[File:Champion_of_Linirea.png|50px]] '''CHAMPION OF LINIREA''' Train a hero up to level 5.
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[[File:10.png|50px]] '''LEGEND OF LINIREA''' Train a hero up to max level.
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===[[Kingdom Rush: Frontiers]]===
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[[File:Champion_of_Linirea.png|50px]] '''HERO OF THE DAY''' Level up any hero to level 5.
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[[File:10.png|50px]] '''LEGEND (WAIT FOR IT) DARY''' Level up any hero to max level.
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[[File:9sand.png|50px]] '''SAND WARRIOR''' Complete a [[Environment|desert stage]] without the hero dying.
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[[File:10tarzan.png|50px]] '''TARZAN BOY''' Complete a [[Environment|jungle stage]] without the hero dying.
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[[File:11cave.png|50px]] '''CAVEMAN''' Complete an [[Environment|underground stage]] without the hero dying.
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===[[Kingdom Rush: Origins]]===
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[[File:OrAchP1_5Tail.png|50px]] '''BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR''' Don't let the hero die against an [[Ettin]] on [[Redwood Stand|Stage 4]].
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[[File:OrAchP4_3Ding.png|50px]] '''DING! DING! DING!''' Raise [[Eridan|all 3]] [[Arivan|basic]] [[Catha|heroes]] to level 10.
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[[File:OrAchP4_8Hero.png|50px]] '''I NEED A HERO''' Complete 3 stages without the hero dying.
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[[File:OrAchP4_9NotTdy.png|50px]] '''NOT TODAY!''' Complete 7 stages without the hero dying.
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===[[Kingdom Rush: Vengeance]]===
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[[File:VAch_Veruk.png|50px]] '''CHAMPION OF THE ARENA''' ''(50 gems)'' Reach level 10 with [[Veruk]].
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[[File:VAch_Asra.png|50px]] '''MISTRESS OF SHADOWS''' ''(50 gems)'' Reach level 10 with [[Asra]].
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[[File:VAch_Oloch.png|50px]] '''MISCHIEVOUS DEMONS''' ''(50 gems)'' Reach level 10 with [[Oloch]].
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==[[Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time]]==
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{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Alleria.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Magnus.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Ignus.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Malik.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Grawl.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Alleria Swiftwind]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Magnus Spellbane]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Ignus]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Malik Hammerfury]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Grawl]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Lynn.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Veznan.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File: RiftHero_Gerald.png |thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |
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| style="text-align: center; " |
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Lynn]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Vez'nan]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Sir. Gerald Lightseeker]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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|}
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==[[Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising]]==
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{| class="article-table article-table-selected" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="background-color: #12162d; height: 90px; width: 700px; "
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Alric.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Bruxa.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Dierdre.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Elora.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Saitam.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Alric]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Bruxa]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Dierdre]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Elora Wintersong]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Saitam]]
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|-
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Regson.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Razz.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Phoenix.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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| style="text-align: center; " |[[File:UpriseHero_Faustus.png|thumb|center|80px|link=]]
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|-
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Reg'son]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Razz and Rags]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Phoenix]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |[[Faustus]]
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! style="text-align: center; " |
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|}
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==Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Promo_kr_heroupdate.jpg|The original six heroes
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KR_Hero_Room.png|Kingdom Rush Hero Room (Gerald Lightseeker)
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KRF_Hero_Room.PNG|Frontiers Hero Room (Alric)
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Originsheroroom.jpg|Origins Hero Room (Faustus)
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8FE10804-C99F-4B47-A3CB-7BF66E3BDEC6.png|Vengeance Hero Room (Murglun)
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</gallery>
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[[Category:Units]]

Latest revision as of 02:02, 17 March 2024

Heroes are special units in the Kingdom Rush Franchise of Tower Defense games. They are controlled by the player and can be commanded to move around the map, and will use abilities that differ between heroes. Unlike any other unit in the games, heroes will gain experience through battles to become more powerful.

Speculation and Release

Ironhide Game Studio revealed its first three heroes Gerald Lightseeker, Alleria Swiftwind, and Malik Hammerfury on 8th February, 2012; 14th February, 2012 and 19th March, 2012 respectively. Following the announcement, many players believed the heroes seem to be based on certain advanced towers: the Holy Order, Rangers Hideout, and Barbarian Mead Hall respectively. Many assumed that heroes for the remaining advanced towers would soon follow.

On April 5 2012, a retina display screenshot taken from the (then) upcoming iPad showed a mage hero (presumed to be based on the Arcane Wizard), and revealed features such as a health bar, a level system, and an experience bar.

On April 25, 2012, Ironhide released the Heroes update to both PC and iOS devices, starting with a 66% discount on heroes the following day before the Rotten Forest update for iOS devices.

Gameplay

Hero movement is controlled with the finger/mouse. You can either tap/click the hero directly, then tap/click where you would like to move them, or tap/click his icon, then direct them to any path. While the hero cannot stand off the path, they will move over the environment, skirting the edges of obstacles to make the movement from A to B as quick as possible. However, most heroes cannot reach sections of the path that are completely disconnected from the main path (such paths exist in the Rising Tides levels Storm Atoll and The Sunken Citadel, as well as Arcane Quarters and Shrine of Elynie). The exceptions are heroes that can fly, teleport, or in the case of Karkinos, move over the Sea. Flying heroes in particular can also just stand off of the path.

Heroes have stats similar to enemies. HP, Attack, Armor and Speed. These statistics vary from one hero to the next, designed to give each hero advantages and disadvantages. Heroes are immune to the instant kill attacks of regular enemies (but not bosses or level hazards). When a hero is defeated, they immediately start to heal, and will re-spawn after a certain length of time.

In Kingdom Rush, Heroes begin at level 1 and gain experience during a level by attacking enemies, before maxing out at level 10. With each new level they gain a boost in their HP and attacking strength. When a level ends, the hero reverts back to level 1. Hero stats are rated on a scale of 0 to 8 in terms of Health, Attack, Ranged Attack and Speed. No defense is stated on the Hero page however fully detailed stats are listed when the hero is highlighted in a level. Heroes have two abilities, unlocked when they reach certain levels, and gain in power just as their other stats do.

In Kingdom Rush: Frontiers, the hero experience changes. They begin at different levels based on when they are unlocked, and while they gain experience and levels as before, they maintain their levels outside of the level. Once a hero is maxed out at level 10, they remain so with fully increased stats. Hero stats are more defined than in the previous game, with numbers for each stat. When a hero levels up they earn hero points that can be spent on five different abilities. Heroes gain extra XP (experience point) in stages where higher Hero Level is expected; Hero Level 5 for Buccaneer's Den, 6 for Nazeru's Gates, 7 for Snapvine Bridge , 8 for Lost Jungle, 9 for Temple of Saqra, and 10 for The Underpass.

Kingdom Rush: Origins reuses the hero system from Frontiers, with a difference: each hero, instead of having five abilities like in Frontiers, now only have four abilities, with the fifth being replaced by a Hero Spell that can be upgraded with hero points like normal, but can be used by the player at any time, with an individual cool-down like the existing Spells.

Kingdom Rush: Vengeance uses almost the same system as Kingdom Rush: Origins. Four standard attacks and an Ultimate Spell (renamed from Hero spell due to the overall change in alignment). In addition, Heroes now have a passive ability that is in constant use from level one. This ability usually cannot be upgraded, but some Heroes do get an upgraded one upon reaching level 5 and 10. Heroes also have some fundamental differences that do not affect gameplay. Each hero has a unique death animation and always have a quote - as opposed to previous instalments, in which most heroes go out with a simple "Aah!" or "Noo!" In fact, the only Vengeance hero to have a simple scream upon death is Doom Tank SG-11 - in this case the Wilhelm Scream.

The Heroes

Kingdom Rush

Kingdom Rush has thirteen heroes. The first three and Ten'Shí are free, all others are Premium, only available through in-game purchases.

GeraldSmall
AlleriaSwiftwindSmall
MalikHammerfurySmall
BolinFarslayerSmall
Sir. Gerald Lightseeker Alleria Swiftwind Malik Hammerfury Bolin Farslayer
MagnusSpellbaneSmall
IgnusSmall
KingDenasSmall
EloraWintersongSmall
Magnus Spellbane Ignus King Denas Elora Wintersong
IngvarBearclawSmall
HacksawSmall
OniSmall
ThorSmall
Ingvar Bearclaw Hacksaw Oni Thor
TenShiSmall
Ten'shí

The first six heroes are based on the six Upgrades paths. Gerald is for Barracks, Alleria is for Archers, Magnus is for Mages, Bolin is for Artillery, Ignus is for Rain of Fire, and Malik is for Reinforcements.

On the Flash version, Heroes are activated by paying 15 stars at the Hero Room on the World Map. Only the first three heroes are free, the others must be unlocked to be usable by purchasing the Premium Content.

On the mobile versions, the first three heroes are free and are unlocked by beating Pagras, Silveroak Forest and Coldstep Mines, respectively. Ten'Shí is unlocked by beating Forsaken Valley. The others can only be unlocked via in-app purchases:

  • $0.99: Bolin, Magnus, Ignus
  • $2.99: Denas, Elora, Ingvar
  • $4.99: Hacksaw, Oni, Thor

On the Steam version, all heroes are free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages:

Stats

Heroes Health (Casual) Heal Rate
(1.0s) 		Damage Attack Rate Armor Speed Respawn
Gerald 580 (696) 145 24-40 1.0s High (80%) 2.2 15s
Alleria 430 (516) 108 17-25 0.6s None 3.0 15s
Malik 720 (864) 180 29-43 1.0s Medium (50%) 2.0 15s
Bolin 670 (804) 168 23-38 M
23-38 *3 R 		1.0s M
3.8s R 		None 2.0 15s
Magnus 350 (420) 88 23-68 1.0s M

1.1s R

None Teleport 15s
Ignus 670 (804) 168 32-53 1.0s None 3.0 12s
King Denas 480 (576) 120 37-61 1.5s M
0.67s R 		None 2.0 15s
Elora 450 (540) 113 34-101 1.0s M

1.8s R

Medium (50%) 3.0 15s
Ingvar *670 (840)*

[700flash]

175 43-71 1.5s Medium (40%) 2.5 15s
Hacksaw 600 (720) 150 18-54 1.2s High (80%) 1.8 15s
Oni 650 (780) 163 25-71 1.0s Medium (60%) 2.7 18s
Thor 650 (780) 163 44-55 1.5s High (70%) 2.7 15s
Ten'shí 560 (672)) 140 32-49 1.35s Medium (50%) Teleport

2.2 (Iron Time)

15s

Kingdom Rush: Frontiers

Frontiers has sixteen heroes. The first four are free, while the others are only available through in-app purchases.

AlricSmall
MirageSmall
CronanSmall
BruxaSmall
Alric
the Champion 		Mirage
the Assassin 		Cronan
the Beastmaster 		Bruxa
the Voodoo Witch
CptBlackthorneSmall
NivusSmall
DierdreSmall
GrawlSmall
Captain Blackthorne
the Corsair 		Nivus
the Grand Wizard 		Dierdre
the Priestess 		Grawl
the Stone Giant
ShatraSmall
Icon Karkinos
KutsaoSmall
DanteSmall
Sha'tra
the Skyhunter 		Karkinos
the Warmaster 		Kutsao
the Monk 		Dante
the Hunter
KahzSmall
SaitamSmall
AshbiteSmall
BonehartSmall
Kahz
the Warlord 		Saitam
the Monkey God 		Ashbite
the Dragon 		Bonehart
the Dracolich

Alric is usable from the start. Mirage, Cronan and Bruxa must be unlocked by beating Sape Oasis, Nazeru's Gates and Snapvine Bridge, respectively.

Other heroes must be unlocked via in-app purchases:

  • $0.99: Nivus, Dierdre, Captain Blackthorne
  • $2.99: Grawl, Sha'tra, Karkinos, Kutsao
  • $4.99: Dante, Kahz, Saitam
  • $6.99: Ashbite, Bonehart

In the Steam Version all heroes are once again free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages :

Stats

Heroes Health Heal Rate
(1.0s) 		Damage Attack Rate Armor Speed Respawn
Alric 560 74 27-40 1.0s High (65%) 2.2 20s
Mirage 300 38 16-23 R 1.0s M
0.6s R 		None 3.84 15s
Cronan 550 46 (+9) 15-23 1.0s None 2.5 20s
Bruxa 350 44 17-52 R 1.0s M
1.5s R 		None 2.4 15s
Blackthorne 630 63 40-59 1.0s None 2.5 20s
Nivus 250 25 35-80 R 1.0s M
1.5s R 		None Teleport 18s
Dierdre 540 61 11-32 R 1.0s M
1.4s R 		High (75%) Teleport 15s
Grawl 900 30 42-55 1.3s Medium (50%) 1.6 25s
Sha'tra 400 33 37-49 1.0s Medium (40%) 2.5 25s
Karkinos 500 25 34-62 1.2s Medium (35%) 4.0 20s
Kutsao 400 36 24-36 1.0s None 3.0 18s
Dante 500 45 46-68 1.0s M
1.5s R 		None 3.0 15s
Kahz 550 39 34-62 1.0s Medium (40%) 3.0 20s
Saitam 400 40 (+9) 21-39 1.0s Medium (40%) 5.4 20s
Ashbite 600 30 34-50 1.6s None 3.0 30s
Bonehart 650 26 20-59 1.6s None 3.0 30s

In addition to these 15 heroes, three stages also feature heroes exclusive to that stage: Rurin Longbeard (The Dark Descent), The Black Corsair (Storm Atoll) and Lucrezia (Dusk Chateau). These heroes are used alongside the primary one in all three modes, always start at level 10 and have static stats and skills (like the heroes of Kingdom Rush).

Rurin Image
The Black Corsair Image
Lucrezia
Rurin Longbeard The Black Corsair Lucrezia

Kingdom Rush: Origins

Origins has sixteen heroes. The first five are free, while the others are only available through in-app purchases.

EridanSmall
ArivanSmall
CathaSmall
RazzRagsSmall
Eridan
the Ranger 		Arivan
the Elementalist 		Catha
the Pixie 		Razz and Rags
the Rag
LilithSmall
RegsonSmall
PrinceDenasSmall
XinSmall
Lilith
the Fallen Angel 		Reg'son
the Eldritch Blade 		Prince Denas
the Noble Knight 		Xin
the Panda Monk
LynnSmall
VeznanSmall
DuraxSmall
BravebarkSmall
Lynn
the Hexblade 		Vez'nan
the Dark Wizard 		Durax
the Elemental 		Bravebark
the Ent Lord
BruceSmall
PhoenixSmall
WilburSmall
FaustusSmall
Bruce
the Werelion 		Phoenix
the Eternal Bird 		Wilbur
the Inventor 		Faustus
the Dragon Mage

Eridan is useable from the start. Arivan, Catha, Razz and Rags and Lilith are unlocked by reaching Redwood Stand, Rockhenge, Neverwonder and Shrine of Elynie, respectively. Other heroes are unlocked via in-app purchases:

  • $1.99: Reg'son
  • $2.99: Prince Denas
  • $4.99: Xin, Lynn, Vez'nan, Durax, Bravebark, Bruce
  • $6.99: Phoenix, Wilbur, Faustus

In the Steam Version all heroes are once again free and are unlocked by reaching certain stages:

Stats

Heroes Health Heal Rate
(1.0s) 		Damage Attack Rate Armor Speed Respawn
Eridan 400 65 15-23 1.0s M
1.0s R 		Medium (55%) 2.5 15s
Arivan 250 17 11-20 M
19-57 R 		1.0s M
1.5s R 		None 2.8 20s
Catha 300 38 11-20 1.0s Medium (45%) 3.4 15s
Razz & Rags 575 38 19-28 2.0s M
0.8s R 		None 2.0 15s
Lilith 420 42 17-25 1.0s M
1.2s R 		Medium (55%) 3.0 18s
Reg'son 600 48 12-18 0.6s None 3.5 15s
Prince Denas 400 27 23-34 1.0s High (65%) 2.5 15s
Xin 600 40 25-40 1.5s Low (25%) 2.5 20s
Lynn 530 40 24-36 1.0s Medium (40%) 3.0 18s
Vez'nan 320 21 13-19 M
24-72 R 		1.0s M
1.5s R 		None Teleport 20s
Durax 460 38 17-25 1.0s None 7.5 21s
Bravebark 600 30 48-72 2.0s Medium (40%) Teleport 25s
Bruce 680 30 40-59 1.0s Medium (50%) 3.0 18s
Phoenix 530 27 41-61 1.8s None 3.5 5s
Wilbur 570 31 63-96 0.8s None 2.88 30s
Faustus 625 31 75-114 1.6s None 6.0 30s

Alleria Swiftwind, Malik Hammerfury, and Bolverk appear as secondary heroes in Royal Gardens, Blood Quarry, and Tainted Pit, respectively.

Young Alleria Malik 2 Bolverk
Alleria Swiftwind Malik Bolverk

Kingdom Rush: Vengeance

Vengeance has fourteen heroes. The first three are free, while others are only available through in-app purchases.

VerukSmall
AsraSmall
OlochSmall
MargosaSmall
Veruk
the Warmonger Leader 		Asra
the Shadow Assassin 		Oloch
the Infernal Mage 		Margosa
the Vampire Mistress
MortemisSmall
JackOSmall
TraminSmall
JigouSmall
Mortemis
the Eternal Lich 		Jack O'Lantern
the Dark Horseman 		Tramin
the Mad Inventor 		Jigou
the Unstoppable Beast
JunPaiSmall
IsfetSmall
GroshIcon
DoomTankSmall
Jun'Pai
the Abyssal Conqueror 		Isfet
the Undying Warlock 		Grosh
the Ancient One 		Doom Tank SG-11
the Siege Tank
Eiskalt Icon
Murglun Icon
Dianyun Icon
BeresadSmall
Eiskalt
the Ice Dragon 		Murglun
the Magma Dragon 		Dianyun
the Storm Dragon 		Beresad
the Black Dragon

Veruk is useable from the start. Asra and Oloch are unlocked by reaching Clockwork Factory and Northerners' Outpost respectively. Other heroes are unlocked via in-app purchases:

  • $2.99: Margosa, Mortemis, Jack O' Lantern
  • $4.99: Tramin, Jigou, Jun'Pai
  • $5.99: Doom Tank SG-11, Eiskalt, Murglun
  • $6.99: Beresad
  • $8.99: Ifset (included with the Hammerhold Campaign DLC)

It would appear that, like in the first Kingdom Rush, there is a hero for each tower type (though none for Demon Goonies or Soul Impact). The heroes are Veruk for Barracks, Asra for Archers, Oloch for Mages and Tramin for Artillery.

Stats

Heroes Health Heal Rate
(2.0s) 		Damage Attack Rate Armor Speed Respawn
Veruk 564 47 (+6) 14-43 1.0s Low (30%) 2.5 16s
Asra 336 33 19-29 M
25-36 R 		0.8s M
1.0s R 		Low (15%) Teleport 14s
Oloch 342 28 9-16 M
28-52 R 		1.0s M
1.8s R 		None 1.8 16s
Margosa 516 31 39-57 1.2s Low (15%) 5.4 16s
Mortemis 360 30 21-120 1.8s None 1.8 14s
Jack O'Lantern 400 42 50-90 2.0s Medium (41%) Teleport 18s
Tramin 396 33 10-24 M
20-48 R 		1.0s M
2.0s R 		Low (24%) Rocket Jump 16s
Jigou 900 75 (+60) 67-102 2.0s Low (24%) 1.4 18s
Jun'Pai 534 44 34-50 1.0s M
1.1s R 		Medium (30%) 2.5 18s
Isfet 420 26 11-17M

29-54R

1.0s M

1.5s R

None 1.3 18
Grosh 744

(944)L

75 41-62M(53-80)L 1.5s

(0.75s)B

Low (24%) 1.4 18s
Doom Tank SG-11 480 40 101-188 3.0s Medium (60%) 2.5 22s
Dianyun 578 49 21-49 2.0s Per Cloud None 1.4 22s
Eiskalt 630 49 66-98 2.0s None 3.0 22s
Murglun 654 49 59-110 2.0s Low (22%) 3.0 22s
Beresad 720 49 47-87 1.5s None 3.0 22s
General Hero Tips

Heroes in Kingdom Rush: Vengeance have different mechanics when it comes to micromanagement;

  • When an ability is being performed, interrupting said ability will cause the ability to go on cooldown.
  • Certain abilities will be performed even while heroes are moving, such as Oloch's Hellish Infusion, or Jigou's Ice Ball.
  • Melee and ranged combat engagement rules have also been changed; where the first enemy that was spawned is the default chosen target out of a group of enemy options.

As such, keeping track of ability cooldowns and hero positioning in Kingdom Rush: Vengeance becomes more important to utilize than ever before, in order to ensure proper optimized outcomes against enemy waves, and to prevent an ability misfire or interruption from happening.

Related Achievements

Kingdom Rush

Champion of Linirea CHAMPION OF LINIREA Train a hero up to level 5.

10 LEGEND OF LINIREA Train a hero up to max level.

Kingdom Rush: Frontiers

Champion of Linirea HERO OF THE DAY Level up any hero to level 5.

10 LEGEND (WAIT FOR IT) DARY Level up any hero to max level.

9sand SAND WARRIOR Complete a desert stage without the hero dying.

10tarzan TARZAN BOY Complete a jungle stage without the hero dying.

11cave CAVEMAN Complete an underground stage without the hero dying.

Kingdom Rush: Origins

OrAchP1 5Tail BRAVE LITTLE TAILOR Don't let the hero die against an Ettin on Stage 4.

OrAchP4 3Ding DING! DING! DING! Raise all 3 basic heroes to level 10.

OrAchP4 8Hero I NEED A HERO Complete 3 stages without the hero dying.

OrAchP4 9NotTdy NOT TODAY! Complete 7 stages without the hero dying.

Kingdom Rush: Vengeance

VAch Veruk CHAMPION OF THE ARENA (50 gems) Reach level 10 with Veruk.

VAch Asra MISTRESS OF SHADOWS (50 gems) Reach level 10 with Asra.

VAch Oloch MISCHIEVOUS DEMONS (50 gems) Reach level 10 with Oloch.

Kingdom Rush: Rift in Time

RiftHero Alleria
RiftHero Magnus
RiftHero Ignus
RiftHero Malik
RiftHero Grawl
Alleria Swiftwind Magnus Spellbane Ignus Malik Hammerfury Grawl
RiftHero Lynn
RiftHero Veznan
RiftHero Gerald
Lynn Vez'nan Sir. Gerald Lightseeker

Kingdom Rush: Elemental Uprising

UpriseHero Alric
UpriseHero Bruxa
UpriseHero Dierdre
UpriseHero Elora
UpriseHero Saitam
Alric Bruxa Dierdre Elora Wintersong Saitam
UpriseHero Regson
UpriseHero Razz
UpriseHero Phoenix
UpriseHero Faustus
Reg'son Razz and Rags Phoenix Faustus

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