Infantry
Eric
Hall of Heroes and Swordland
Route confidence: medium
typically around day 120 · last checked 2026-08-07
Gen 3 hero investment guide
Compare Eric, Petra, and Jaeger against your current march, spending level, and main game mode.
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Hero acquisition snapshot
Cavalry
Petra
Hero Roulette and Swordland
Route confidence: medium
Archer
Jaeger
Daily Deals, Hero Rally, ranking events, and Swordland
Route confidence: medium
Questions to answer before investing
- Does your current frontline need a defensive replacement?
- Will this hero lead rallies, join rallies, or stay in Arena?
- Can you reach the intended star level without consuming the next generation's reserve?
Shard commitment
A mythic hero needs 1,065 shards to reach 5 stars after unlock. Most heroes need about 10 additional shards to unlock, which makes the usual locked-to-5-star total 1,075. The 4-to-5-star step costs 600 shards.
Those costs do not prove that one hero is worth the investment. Your result still depends on role, current hero, gear, widget, and the next generation window.