Clicker Heroes is one of the most popular idle clicker games where you engage in various battles with monsters and progress through levels.
During the gameplay, heroes and gilded heroes are your reliable companions. They fight for you and boost your capabilities to achieve your desires.
This comprehensive article will provide an informative and strategic guide on using heroes and gilded heroes effectively.
Heroes in Clicker Heroes
To begin with, heroes are the main characters in Clicker Heroes. They assist you in defeating monsters and moving through different parts of the game.
When you start playing Clicker Heroes, you will meet Cid, the Helpful Adventurer, who will attack monsters based on your clicks. As you progress, you can level up this hero to enhance your base click damage.
Also, you can hire other heroes with obtained gold, and they automatically deal damage to monsters over time, thus saving your effort.
You can define heroes’s effectiveness by looking at their Damage Per Second, or DPS. This metric measures the amount of damage that a hero can deal to monsters every second.
So, knowing the DPS of heroes gives you clear insights into which heroes to prioritize and level up. As a result, you can quickly defeat monsters, earn gold, and progress to higher levels in the game.
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List of Heroes in Clicker Heroes
Currently, Clicker Heroes has a total of 54 heroes. Each has a different appearance and ability to assist you through adventure.
| Avatar | Name | Base Cost | Base Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cid, the Helpful Adventurer | 5 | 0 |
 | Treebeast | 50 | 5 |
 | Ivan, the Drunken Brawler | 250 | 22 |
 | Brittany, Beach Princess | 1,000 | 74 |
 | The Wandering Fisherman | 4,000 | 245 |
 | Betty Clicker | 20,000 | 976 |
 | The Masked Samurai | 100,000 | 3,725 |
 | Leon | 400,000 | 10,859 |
 | The Great Forest Seer | 2,500,000 | 47,143 |
 | Alexa, Assassin | 15,000,000 | 186,900 |
 | Natalia, Ice Apprentice | 100,000,000 | 782,000 |
 | Mercedes, Duchess of Blades | 800,000,000 | 3,721,000 |
 | Bobby, Bounty Hunter | 6,500,000,000 | 17,010,000 |
 | Broyle Lindeoven, Fire Mage | 50,000,000,000 | 69,480,000 |
 | Sir George II, King’s Guard | 4.500e11 | 460,700,000 |
 | King Midas | 4.000e12 | 3,017,000,000 |
 | Referi Jerator, Ice Wizard | 3.600e13 | 20,000,000,000 |
 | Abaddon | 3.200e14 | 1.310e11 |
 | Ma Zhu | 2.700e15 | 8.147e11 |
 | Amenhotep | 2.400e16 | 5.335e12 |
 | Beastlord | 3.000e17 | 4.914e13 |
 | Athena, Goddess of War | 9.000e18 | 1.086e15 |
 | Aphrodite, Goddess of Love | 3.500e20 | 3.112e16 |
 | Shinatobe, Wind Deity | 1.400e22 | 9.173e17 |
 | Grant, The General | 4.200e24 | 2.027e20 |
 | Frostleaf | 2.100e27 | 7.469e22 |
 | Dread Knight | 1.000e40 | 1.310e32 |
 | Atlas | 1.000e55 | 9.655e44 |
 | Terra | 1.000e70 | 7.113e57 |
 | Phthalo | 1.000e85 | 5.241e70 |
 | Orntchya Gladeye, Didensy Banana | 1.000e100 | 3.861e83 |
 | Lilin | 1.000e115 | 2.845e96 |
 | Cadmia | 1.000e130 | 2.096e109 |
 | Alabaster | 1.000e145 | 1.544e122 |
 | Astraea | 1.000e160 | 1.138e135 |
 | Chiron | 1.000e175 | 8.386e147 |
 | Moloch | 1.000e190 | 6.178e160 |
 | Bomber Max | 1.000e205 | 4.552e173 |
 | Gog | 1.000e220 | 3.354e186 |
 | Wepwawet | 1.000e235 | 2.471e199 |
 | Tsuchi | 1.000e500 | 1.820e425 |
 | Skogur | 1.000e1000 | 1.341e846 |
 | Moeru | 1.000e2000 | 9.885e1678 |
 | Zilar | 1.000e4000 | 7.283e3333 |
 | Madzi | 1.000e8000 | 5.366e6630 |
 | Xavira | 1.000e14000 | 3.954e11681 |
 | Cadu, Tomb Guardian | 1.000e25500 | 2.913e26444 |
 | Ceus, Tomb Guardian | 1.000e25500 | 2.146e26444 |
 | The Maw | 1.000e45500 | 1.581e61730 |
 | Yachiyl, The Primordial Soul | 1.000e72000 | 1.165e98692 |
 | Ace Scout Rose | 1.000e108000 | 8.586e148592 |
 | Ace Scout Sophia | 1.000e114500 | 6.326e158831 |
 | Ace Scout Blanche | 1.000e127500 | 4.661e178104 |
 | Ace Scout Dorothy | 1.000e142200 | 3.434e199738 |
Hero Souls in Clicker Heroes
If you want to go faster and further in this addictive idle game, you should comprehend Hero Souls, as they give an extra 10% boost to DPS each.
The three main ways to earn Hero Souls are:
- Ascend: for every 2,000 combined hero levels you have, you gain 1 Hero Soul.
- Defeat Primal Bosses: Primal Bosses only appear after level 100, and you only have a 25% chance to encounter them in the boss stage. They drop a random amount of Hero Souls.
- Buy Hero Souls from the shop
Speaking of the usage, besides boosting damage, you can use Hero Souls as currency to acquire and level up Ancients. Powerful Ancients provide various benefits, such as increasing your click damage, DPS, or gold income.
So, depending on your gameplay strategy, you can earn as much as Hero Souls and use them to summon Ancients to upgrade your overall gameplay and increase damage output.
You can also use Hero Souls to regild between heroes. Because the heroes receive gilds entirely randomly, you can use Hero Souls as the cost to move the gilded status to your desired heroes and maximize the damage.
Gilded Heroes in Clicker Heroes
Gilded heroes are upgraded versions compared to normal Heroes.
They come with a significant 50% damage bonus, allowing you to deal with tougher monsters faster and go further through this idle RPG game. The damage output is even boosted further if you use a special Ancient called Argaiv.
Your first gilded heroes are randomly assigned when you defeat zone 100, and then you’ll find more of them every 10 levels after that.
However, it is important to note that you only receive gilded heroes the first time you beat the zones. This means you will not obtain new gilded heroes if you ascend and replay old zones.
Here is the full list of gilded heroes in Clicker Heroes:
| Avatar | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Cid, the Helpful Adventurer | This nice young fighter showed up to take some of those clicks off your fingers. |
 | Treebeast | A series of slow, wooden grunts from this creature indicates to you that it is friendly. It must have come from the Great Forest. |
 | Ivan, the Drunken Brawler | Once a prized fighter, Ivan can now be seen frequenting taverns challenging foes in his drunken stupor. |
 | Brittany, Beach Princess | “Are we going on an adventure? Like, you know, ohmygod?” |
 | The Wandering Fisherman | He wouldn’t tell you his name, but maybe you’d rather not know. His spear is good for catching fish, and popping bloops. |
 | Betty Clicker | This word-renowned master chef is aligned with your interests for only one reason. She goes out of her way to gather only the freshest ingredients for her recipes, including her famous Fat Bat Fondue. |
 | The Masked Samurai | His menacing weapon will no doubt prove useful to you. He says he was once a great leader in the eastern lands, but you’re not sure whether or not to believe him. |
 | Leon | This walking lion-creature seems friendly enough, but something seems very unnatural about it – especially its face. Its claws seem sharp enough, however, to help you kill some monsters. |
 | The Great Forest Seer | News travels fast, and even the Trees can hear. They sent the Seer of the Great Forest to assist you on your journey. |
 | Alexa, Assassin | She gives you a name that you are sure is not real. She will help you, but you should probably be careful around her. |
 | Natalia, Ice Apprentice | Not everyone is capable of magic, but Natalia has shown much promise. She is an apprentice of the renowned Ice Wizard, Jerator. |
 | Mercedes, Duchess of Blades | The best warriors are fIocking to you for a chance to participate in this madness we call an adventure. Her blade is reaIIy sharp, and she will gladly put it to good use by chopping off heads in your service. |
 | Bobby, Bounty Hunter | He claims to be the best mercenary money can buy. And by your best judgement, he does appear to be very skilled. Except with that strange contraption on his back, he seems to have developed a habit of frequently spiraling through the air and smashing head-first to the ground. |
 | Broyle Lindeoven, Fire Mage | This mage is the most efficient means for turning gold into fireballs. Lindeoven was hired many years ago to oppose Jerator in the Third war of the Skies, but it is well-known that he only won on account of the physical miscalculations of his opponent. |
 | Sir George II, King’s Guard | He left the service of his king, Midas, when he heard the news of your efforts. He did not say why he left, and in his silence you can sense something amiss. His cunning and expertise in battle can provide valuable DPS to the mobs. |
 | King Midas | When his highest guard, George, left to join you, it wasn’t long enough before Midas himself came looking for him. Then it dawned on him that there is more gold to be made at your side than from exploiting his own kingdom. Also he wanted to try some of Betty Clicker’s chocolate covered bloops. |
 | Referi Jerator, Ice Wizard | By most accounts, the greatest wizard of all the lands. So powerful, he was hired by the gods on many occasions to fight in their wars. But in the Third War of the Skies, during a powerful incantation, he tripped on a rock and misfired – permanently freezing solid his own head. And lost the war. |
 | Abaddon | A great being has taken material form to discuss the massacre you’ve performed. He demands payment, and offers a compelling amount of power in return. Perhaps you should do what he says. |
 | Ma Zhu | He does not reveal his face, but an aura of power betrays who he is. The Eastern Gods have now been alerted to your cause (whatever it is) and this one wants to help. This one will help for a hefty sum of gold. |
 | Amenhotep | He stares at you with a smug, knowing look. Perhaps you don’t know why you’re here, or what you’re really doing, but the Gods have taken a definite interest. Why they demand so much money, though, is astounding. |
 | Beastlord | As an abandoned child, he would befriend the beasts in the wilderness. He is known as the Beastlord, and his powers are greater than those of any mortal. |
 | Athena, Goddess of War | Born with hate and bloodlust, Athena finds joy in the demise of others. She will gladly drain the life of your enemies. |
 | Aphrodite, Goddess of Love | Aphrodite’s power lies in her beauty. Her looks can melt the hearts of her foes. |
 | Shinatobe, Wind Deity | The winds have picked up your call for aid, she says. She appears to levitate above the ground, and her presence suggests she holds within her the power of a thousand hurricanes. |
 | Grant, The General | Don’t be fooled by his mortality. Feared even by the Gods, Grant is a superior military tactician and a great addition to the team. Mostly because he comes with his army of 10,000 soldiers. |
 | Frostleaf | Winter comes and goes with his presence. Old as the dawn of time, Frostleaf maintains the balance of the seasons. “It is time for winter. Let’s start the season along your side,” he says. |
 | Dread Knight | Abandoned and forgotten, his heart has been tainted black with hatred and vengeance. He wields the power of a black ring which draws its magic from the darkness of his soul. |
 | Atlas | Once a captain of a warship, but nobody really cares. They just want to know how much damage he can do. |
 | Terra | Overseer of the lands under the forest canopy, the Forest Ranger is sworn to protect it against all threats that may endanger its inhabitants. |
 | Phthalo | Able to travel across realms far beyond our world, the Green Ranger cultivates and promotes growth. She will vanquish all monsters that threaten life. |
 | Orntchya Gladeye, Didensy Banana | Entrusted with the orange ring, this Ranger provides safe passage across worlds. Her title may only be ‘travel guide’, but her fists pack quite a wallop. |
 | Lilin | There’s no way around it. She will ask for your head and you will comply. All who gaze upon her fall under her love spell and people do crazy things for love. |
 | Cadmia | An immortal warrior born and bred to fight, has time and time again proven how deadly a sword in her hand can be. She obtained the red ring from defeating the previous Red Dimensional Ranger. |
 | Alabaster | Born in the first world, the child of two war heroes, he was destined to become the savior of realms. Endowed with the white ring for being pure of heart, he was the first ranger tasked to protect the multiverse from evil. |
 | Astraea | Cocky, spunky, and fearless, there’s nothing she can’t do. Before you stands the strongest of the rangers. Her ring gives her the power of time travel. She can slay today’s monsters yesterday, at a hefty price. |
 | Chiron | This talented archer will increase your average number of limbs per hero by roughly 0.05. |
 | Moloch | It is rare for a member of his clan to travel above ground, and rarer still for them to offer their services to traveling adventurers, but your reputation precedes you and Moloch cannot resist the temptation to join your cause and see new worlds. |
 | Bomber Max | Chief Explosivist. Prime Primer Primer. Detonation Sensation. Guy with a bomb. |
 | Gog | Nobody is quite sure how long Gog has been following you, or what his intentions are, but he seems to be collecting discarded weapons from your previous battles. Perhaps he could be compelled to fight beside you. |
 | Wepwawet | Opener of the Ways. |
 | Tsuchi | Just off the road, you spot a man furiously boring into the earth. As you approach, he silently beams a smile, hands you a shovel, and, before you realize what’s happening, you too are digging holes. |
 | Skogur | Skogur’s forest used to be a peaceful refuge until someone started killing all the wildlife. |
 | Moeru | In a desert land, legends speak of a hero named Moeru who protects the innocent. Or, at least, that’s what we’ve been told. |
 | Zilar | The self-proclaimed Forgenista. |
 | Madzi | Bards sing epics of the infamous queen whose kingdom was banished into the depths of the ocean. |
 | Xavira | Withal she appears Is Xavira more human Or is she more deer. |
 | Cadu, Tomb Guardian | The elder brother. |
 | Ceus, Tomb Guardian | The younger brother. |
 | The Maw | The Maw chitters at you with anticipation. Is it hungry? |
 | Yachiyl, The Primordial Soul | I am Yachiyl, the first soul. Now the cycle is complete, and I am hero once more. |
 | Ace Scout Rose | This caring but indecisive hero is more powerful than even the god-king who creates new universes. |
 | Ace Scout Sophia | This logical but reserved hero is more powerful than even the Opener of Ways. |
 | Ace Scout Blanche | This charismatic but impulsive hero is more powerful than even the Queen of the Depths. |
 | Ace Scout Dorothy | This strong but irritable hero is more powerful than even the The Primordial Soul. |
How Gilds Work
Heroes can be gilded multiple times, which means you can accumulate gilded status on powerful heroes and thereby make a significant impact on bosses.
It is important to note that gilded heroes stay with you through ascensions but are lost during transcendence.
Following that, you will have to gradually gain gilds over time as you play the game after transcending.
As a result, you should have clear strategies in mind to use gilded heroes effectively and transfer gilded status between heroes.
To do this, you should focus on the strongest hero already doing well in battles. This way, gilded status can maximize their damage output and save time defeating bosses.
As you progress and unlock new heroes, don’t hesitate to move gilds to the new, stronger ones to defeat tougher monsters along the way.
Tips and Examples
To succeed in this one of the best clicker games online, you should know how to use heroes effectively.
Start the Clicker Heroes gameplay by leveling up your earliest hero Cid, the Helpful Adventurer, to level 10 to increase damage per click.
Then, buy its first upgrade and repeat this process for the next hero. Remember to skip the first upgrade for heroes who don’t give extra damage.
As you continue, when you’ve worked with about 4-5 heroes, focus on the one just above your current one. Level them to 25, then 50, 75, and so on until you’ve unlocked all their upgrades.
Later, when you have enough gold to level heroes to 1000, focus on these heroes: Treebeast, Ivan, Brittany, Masked Samurai, or Seer. They are known as the ”Power 5” and will assist you effectively during the late game.
When it comes to gilded heroes, selecting the right ones is important. Follow these tips to determine Clicker Heroes best hero to gild at a specific time!
It is recommended to focus gilding on the “Power 5” before transcending.
After transcending and regularly ascending for over 10,000 Hero Souls, it’s time to shift all your gilds to the Samurai hero.
If you can level Atlas beyond 725, consider switching all your gilds to this hero.
When you level a Hero to level over 1000, move your gilds to that hero. Repeat this process down to Wepwawet.
When Wepwawet’s Betty/Midas upgrades become available, switch Gilds to Betty or Midas, and then move back to Wepwawet once he passes level 5000.
More Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
Knowing how to balance heroes and gilds in Clicker Heroes is extremely important to conquer the Clicker Heroes adventure.
To do this, you should focus on the heroes who most benefit from gilds and level them up smartly.
However, it also depends on the specific time, as certain heroes may work more effectively, so you should flexibly switch gilds to maximize the damage output.
It is recommended you plan for a long-term plan. You can observe other players’ strategies and gaming tips, then adapt to your own Clicker Heroes guide.
While learning from others, it is also important to avoid some common mistakes, such as regilding too soon or neglecting to consistently upgrade important heroes.
By recognizing these common mistakes and avoiding them, you can ensure that your heroes and gilds balance remains optimized throughout your Clicker Heroes adventure.
Community Insights and Discussions
If you want to improve your gameplay in Clicker Heroes, you should collect tips and insights from other gaming enthusiasts.
These insights can introduce you to entirely fresh strategies and gaming approaches you may not have encountered before, thus opening new approaches to this fun game.
Also, do not hesitate to join in various online conversations through forums and chats, as there is a wealth of information, strategies, and ideas to enhance your gameplay.
To connect with huge Clicker Heroes communities, participate in active groups where there are a lot of passionate players with the same interests. Clicker Heroes Reddit and Discord are the two most significant communities you should join.
This provides an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and insights with like-minded individuals.
Alternatively, here’s a complete FAQ wiki about hero guilding and Clicker Heroes gilded heroes guide. Furthermore, check out this Clicker Heroes gilding chart to ensure you gild the correct heroes.
Conclusion
In Clicker Heroes, heroes and gilded heroes stand as the main features of adventure progression.
As you use them wisely, you can reach your full potential to conquer challenges and obtain levels of achievement.
There is no limit to this gaming adventure. It’s up to you to explore different strategies to enjoy the new way of triumph. Also, learning from other players and getting inspiration are great ways to progress in the incremental game!
