Heroes of the Storm Heroes
Browse the complete Heroes of the Storm roster by role, with playstyles, strengths, difficulty, and team function for every hero.
What are Heroes?
Hero profiles covering playstyles, roles, and core mechanics for every champion in the Nexus. Each hero belongs to one of six roles: Tank, Bruiser, Healer, Support, Melee Assassin, or Ranged Assassin.
Why browse hero profiles?
Pick the Right Hero
Find heroes that match your preferred role, positioning, and playstyle before jumping into a match.
Understand Team Function
Learn what each hero contributes to a composition, from frontline control to burst damage and saves.
Prepare for Drafts
Know the roster well enough to fill any role and answer common enemy picks in Storm League.
Featured & Essential
Heroes of the Storm xalatath: Lore & Hero Status
Learn what Heroes of the Storm xalatath means, how Xal'atath connects to Warcraft lore, and whether the character is a playable hero.
Heroes of the Storm warcraft characters: Roster Rankings
Explore Warcraft characters in Heroes of the Storm, including role identities, roster rankings, team uses, and fan-favorite picks.
All Heroes
Heroes of the Storm all heroes: Role Rankings & Picks
Compare Heroes of the Storm heroes by role, learn how to build a balanced team, and explore Xal'atath's battlefield control tools.
Heroes of the Storm easiest heroes: 2026 Picks & Tips
Find the easiest Heroes of the Storm heroes for new players, with simple roles, beginner builds, map advice, and practical team-fight tips.
Heroes of the Storm last hero: Hogger Guide & Rankings
Find out who the last Heroes of the Storm hero is, why Hogger remains the latest addition, and how to draft, build, and play him.
Heroes of the Storm new heroes: Xal'atath Guide
Learn how Xal'atath controls fights in Heroes of the Storm with Void Volley, Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual, and two powerful Heroics.
Heroes of the Storm overwatch characters: Hero Guide
Explore Overwatch characters in Heroes of the Storm, including roles, playstyles, beginner picks, map value, and team composition tips for 2026.