Heroes
Guildrun Heroes
The demo includes twenty-five heroes and one hundred eighty specializations. This hub organizes every hero article by what players actually need — role clarity, spec branches, unlock order, and starter recommendations — without inventing roster names that do not appear in game.
Last updated: July 2026
Hero Overview
Open All Heroes for a roster survey grouped by archetype: frontline tank, support healer, ranged DPS, melee brawler, and hybrid pivot candidates. The page explains how demo availability differs from the full late-2026 roster without speculating on unreleased characters.
Hero Roles goes deeper on placement, aggro behavior, and which relic themes amplify each role on the hex grid. Read this before copying a build from the sample builds page — role misunderstanding causes more losses than wrong tier picks.
Specializations & Progression
Specializations documents the branching paths within each role — damage scaling, sustain, utility control, and lovers-oriented picks. Spec choice often matters more than hero choice once relics online.
Unlock pacing lives in the Unlock Guide. Demo players see a subset unlocked by default; others require run milestones or demo-specific conditions. New players asking which hero to learn first should read Best Starter Heroes for forgiving drafts tied to the beginner guide learning path.
- All Heroes — full demo roster by archetype
- Hero Roles — placement and combat job definitions
- Specializations — branch paths and synergy hooks
- Unlock Guide — how to access locked demo heroes
- Best Starter Heroes — low-friction first picks
Connecting Heroes to Builds
Hero knowledge alone does not win runs — relics and lovers pairings complete the picture. After choosing a starter from best starter heroes, open the Build Guide to anchor your draft around that role. Frontline tanks want shield relic themes; ranged DPS wants crit or attack-speed families; support healers amplify sustain specs.
When considering unlock order, weigh hero flexibility over raw power. Hybrid pivot archetypes cost more mental overhead but survive RNG better than one-dimensional carries. The unlock guide notes which heroes teach pivot timing without requiring perfect shop luck.
Avoid hero tier anxiety. Our tier list ranks situations, not permanent labels. A melee brawler rated lower for boss burst may be top tier for endless sustain with the right relic pool. Read hero pages for capabilities, then let builds and items pages teach evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many heroes are in the demo?
Twenty-five heroes with one hundred eighty specializations total across the demo roster.
Are hero tier rankings fixed?
No. See the builds tier list for situational ranking frameworks rather than static S-tier labels.
Can heroes change roles mid-run?
Yes. Role pivots depend on relics and specs — see the pivot mid-run guide for decision timing.