This Archero tier list (version 3.2.2) provides a community-ranked, quick-reference guide to the best heroes, abilities, and talents, helping you make optimal in-game choices. Whether you are deciding which free or paid hero to invest in or which ability to pick during a run, this ranking covers all 19 heroes, all ability groups, and all 12 talents.
Archero tier list (version 3.2.2)
This is a community-ranked tier list, not an official one, and it reflects the game as of version 3.2.2. The tier system uses SS (most powerful) through C (weakest). For a quick TLDR: the SS-tier picks across all three categories are Shingen and Aquea (heroes), Multishot and Ricochet (abilities), and Strength and Power (talents).
Best Archero heroes ranked
Below is a quick-reference table ranking all 19 heroes by tier, split into free-to-play (F2P) and pay-to-play (P2P) sections. Each entry includes unlock cost, base attack power (AP) and health points (HP), and a one-line verdict on the hero's power. The hero growth system is unlocked after chapter 3. Heroes gain special bonuses at levels 20, 40, 60, and 80 that affect all other heroes (e.g., Atreus +100 HP at level 20, Helix +5% Max HP at level 60).
Free-to-play heroes
| Hero | Tier | Unlock Cost | Base AP | Base HP | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayana | SS | 2500 Gems | 160 | 550 | Charm and portal abilities make her versatile and mobile. |
| Helix | S | 1500 Gems | 125 | 620 | Increased attack damage when low on HP. |
| Meowgik | A | 1800 Gems | 135 | 550 | Chance to summon a kitten auto-attacker. |
| Phoren | A | 50,000 Gold Coins | 130 | 500 | Attacks have a flame effect. |
| Taranis | B | 1000 Gold Coins | 130 | 550 | Attacks have a lightning effect. |
| Urasil | B | Unlocked after Chapter 2, Stage 50 | 120 | 550 | Attacks have a poison effect. |
| Atreus | C | Free | 150 | 600 | No hero power; use only as a starter. |
Pay-to-play heroes
| Hero | Tier | Unlock Cost | Base AP | Base HP | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingen | SS | $28.99 | 200 | 700 | Attack speed increases as HP drops; excellent growth. |
| Aquea | SS | $28.99 | 180 | 800 | Freeze/slow enemies; combat mode below 35% HP. |
| Bonnie | S | $10.99 | 150 | 600 | May summon a clone with each attack. |
| Gugu | S | 50 Gugu Shards | 160 | 600 | Owl guardian absorbs attacks and strengthens him. |
| Lina | S | 50 Lina Shards | 180 | 650 | Extra damage per hit; summons phantom dancers. |
| Onir | A | $10.99 | 140 | 650 | Attacks have a holy effect. |
| Ophelia | A | $10.99 | 160 | 650 | May absorb enemy souls to strengthen herself. |
| Rolla | B | $18.99 | 170 | 500 | Attacks freeze enemies. |
| Ryan | B | 50 Ryan Shards | 150 | 700 | Can revive after death with one second of invincibility. |
| Shade | C | $20.99 | 170 | 550 | Real and shadow form attacks deal different effect damage. |
| Shari | C | 30 Shari Shards | 135 | 550 | Can summon a thorny vine that attacks enemies. |
| Sylvan | C | $20.99 | 160 | 600 | Random elemental attack with each attack. |
Best free-to-play heroes
Among free-to-play heroes, Ayana ranks SS due to her portal for quick movement and excellent level-up growth (+42 HP, +11 AP per level). Helix is S-tier because his attack damage increases when low on HP. Taranis and Urasil are B-tier, offering lightning and poison effects respectively. Atreus is C-tier and has no hero power. As a new player, use Atreus for a week or two until you can afford Ayana with gems.
Best pay-to-play heroes
Shingen and Aquea are the only SS-tier pay-to-play heroes, each costing around $29. Shingen gains +45 HP and +14 AP per level, and his attack speed increases as his HP drops, making him exceptionally powerful when combined with his high critical hit multiplier. Aquea gains +50 HP and +14 AP per level, and she freezes or slows enemies while entering combat mode below 35% HP. Bonnie, Gugu, and Lina are S-tier, with Bonnie summoning clones, Gugu using an owl guardian, and Lina dealing extra damage per hit. Onir and Ophelia are A-tier. Rolla, Ryan, and Shade are B-tier. Shari and Sylvan are C-tier. The $29 heroes are worth the cost due to their superior base stats and growth rates.
Best abilities in Archero
Abilities are acquired from angels, the lucky wheel, the Devil, and level-ups. Some abilities only start to show up after you've passed a specific stage or chapter. Below is a condensed table of abilities grouped by type, showing only tier and a one-line effect.
Arrow abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Multishot | SS | Fires another arrow with -10% damage and 15% slower. |
| Ricochet | SS | Arrows bounce between enemies three times; damage reduced by 30% each time. |
| Front Arrow +1 | S | Fires another arrow in front at -25% damage. |
| Piercing Shot | S | Arrows shoot through enemies; damage reduced 33% per enemy. |
| Bouncy Wall | A | Arrows bounce from walls; 50% reduction per bounce. |
| Diagonal Arrows | A | Two additional diagonal arrows in the direction you shoot. |
| Side Arrows +1 | B | Fires another arrow left and right. |
| Rear Arrow +1 | C | An extra arrow shot backward. |
Elemental abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt | SS | Adds 25% equipment damage to nearby enemies on hit. |
| Freeze | SS | Enemies frozen for 2 seconds; deals 10% additional damage. |
| Poison Touch | S | Deals 25% equipment damage until enemy dies. |
| Blaze | A | Deals 18% equipment damage every 0.25 seconds for up to 2 seconds. |
| Element Upgrade | B | Increases elemental damage. |
| Element Burst | B | Elemental damage has a chance for a critical hit. |
| Dark Touch | C | Enemies explode after 1 second dealing 90% attack damage to nearby enemies. |
Explosive abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Chilling Blast | SS | Enemies explode on death dealing freezing effects. |
| Death Bomb | S | Enemies explode on death dealing 100% attack damage. |
| Obsidian Circle | A | Two orbs revolve around you dealing Dark Touch damage. |
| Death Nova | B | Eight projectiles explode from dead enemies dealing 30% attack damage. |
Boosting abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Boost Major | SS | Increases attack damage by 30%. |
| Attack Boost Minor | SS | Increases attack damage by 15%. |
| Attack Speed Boost Major | SS | Increases attack speed by 25%. |
| Attack Speed Boost Minor | S | Increases attack speed by 12.5%. |
| Critical Master Major | S | +10% critical hit chance, +40% critical damage. |
| Critical Master Minor | S | +5% critical hit chance, +20% critical damage. |
| HP Plus | A | +2.2% HP if room cleared without damage; up to 16 times. |
| Attack Plus | A | +2.25% attack if room cleared without damage; up to 18 times. |
| Critical Plus | B | +1.42% critical chance if room cleared without damage; up to 18 times. |
| Speed Plus | B | +1.87% speed if room cleared without damage; up to 18 times. |
| HP Gain Aura | B | Increases HP. |
| Speed Aura | C | +62.5% critical speed for 2 seconds; 8 second cooldown. |
| Critical Aura | C | +47.5% critical attack chance for 2 seconds; 8 second cooldown. |
Shield and circle abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Invincibility Star | SS | Gives invincibility for 2 seconds. |
| Shield Guard | S | Two shields revolve around you. |
| Flame Circle | A | Two orbs deal 75% attack damage with blaze effect. |
| Ice Circle | A | Two orbs deal 75% attack damage with freeze effect. |
| Poison Circle | B | Two orbs deal 75% attack damage with poison touch effect. |
| Bolt Circle | C | Two orbs deal 75% attack damage with bolt effect. |
Health abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Heal | SS | Restores 40% of health. |
| Strong Heart | S | Increases heal power and heart drop rate by 40%. |
| HP Boost | A | Increases max HP by 20%. |
| Bloodthirst | B | Gains 1.5% of max HP per killed enemy. |
Spirit abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Wingman | SS | Pets block projectiles. |
| Front Arrow | SS | Spirits fire an additional frontal arrow with -25% damage. |
| Multi-Shot | SS | Spirits fire an additional arrow with -10% damage and 15% attack speed. |
| Diagonal Arrow +1 | S | Spirits fire additional arrows diagonally. |
| Critical Boost | S | Spirits +20% attack speed; hero +5% critical chance, +20% critical damage. |
| Attack Boost | A | Spirits +100% damage; hero +15% damage. |
| Blaze | A | Spirit attacks get flame effect; hero +10% attack, +22% attack boost. |
| Freeze | B | Spirit attacks get freeze effect; hero +20% critical damage, +18% attack speed. |
| Poisoned Touch | B | Spirit attacks get poison effect; hero +20% critical damage, +15% HP boost. |
| Bolt | C | Spirit attacks get bolt effect; hero +5% critical chance, +15% critical damage, +2% critical rate boost. |
Strike abilities
| Ability | Tier | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Blazing Strike | SS | Fires a sword dealing 100% attack damage with blaze effect. |
| Frost Strike | S | Fires a sword dealing 100% attack damage with frost effect. |
| Toxic Strike | A | Fires a sword dealing 100% attack damage with poison effect. |
| Bolt Strike | B | Fires a sword dealing 100% attack damage with bolt effect. |
Star and meteor abilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unlock the Glory talent in Archero?
Glory is one of the talents purchased or upgraded with Gold on the Talent page. It grants an ability at the start of each chapter, and its availability depends on your overall talent upgrade progress.
What iOS version does Archero require on iPhone?
Archero requires iOS 13.0 or later on iPhone. You can check your current iOS version in the Settings app under General, then About.
Where do I find the Talent page to upgrade Strength and Power?
The Talent page is where all talents including Strength and Power are purchased or upgraded using Gold. It becomes accessible as you progress through the early chapters of the game.
Can Ayana's portal ability be obtained during a run?
Ayana's portal ability is exclusive to her hero power and cannot be picked up as an in-run ability from angels, the Devil, or level-ups. Only Ayana herself can use it.
What does the Recover talent do in Archero?
Recover is one of the twelve talents listed on the Talent page, though its exact effect is not detailed in the available sources. It upgrades alongside other talents using Gold.
How do I get Shingen's attack speed to increase during a fight?
Shingen's attack speed increases automatically as his HP drops during combat. This effect is part of his built-in hero power and does not require any specific ability pickup.
