Many modern iterations of the genre have introduced powerful 'Hero' or 'Commander' units to lead the charge.

In this breakdown, we will examine the standard hero archetypes and how to utilize them for maximum effectiveness.

Heavy Melee Commanders

These heroes are deployed at the front of a push, drawing all tower and enemy fire away from your fragile support units.

You must carefully manage your resources, sacrificing early tower health to guarantee your hero reaches the enemy base.

• Tanks are useless against flying swarms.
• Wait until they are surrounded to use the AoE attack.
• Drop them right on top of the threat.

The Ranged Support Class

These commanders usually sit safely behind your towers, picking off enemy troops from a massive distance.

When kept alive, a ranged hero can generate absurd amounts of positive elixir trades over the course of a match.

Choosing Your Leader

A comfortable player using an off-meta hero will always defeat a confused player using the 'best' character.

Once you find the leader that clicks with your brain, stick with them and master every single interaction.