Lordrush Hero Tier Investment Guide

To maximize your wave defense efficiency in Lordrush, make S-tier heroes your immediate priority for all experience, gear, and upgrade materials. Because development materials are limited, spreading resources across low-tier units slows down progression in higher-level wave defense and competitive modes. Use B-tier units strictly as early placeholders, transition to A-tier options to complete your defensive lines, and invest heavily in S-tier anchors as soon as you acquire them.

Hero Tier Breakdown and Resource Priority

Managing your squad effectively requires matching your resource spending to the long-term utility of each hero tier.

Tier	Combat Role & Utility	Investment Priority	Strategic Focus
S-Tier	Superior battlefield control, health sustain, and area-of-effect damage	Primary focus (Immediate max investment)	Anchor for PVE stages and competitive wave defense
A-Tier	Reliable single-target or secondary support options	Secondary focus (Build after 1–2 S-tiers)	Faction bonuses and ability synergy with S-tier leads
B-Tier	Entry-level units with poor high-wave ability scaling	Minimal focus (Enforce strict cap)	Early chapter clearance and temporary slot filling

S-Tier: Core Defensive Anchors

S-tier heroes deliver the game-changing abilities needed to overcome tough wave defense encounters. Their battlefield control, sustain, and area-of-effect damage remain effective regardless of enemy composition. Once you pull an S-tier hero, redirect all available gear and upgrade materials to them so they can lead your defensive formation.

A-Tier: Synergistic Squad Support

A-tier heroes serve as the main backbone of your team while you complete your roster. They lack the raw power of S-tier units but provide valuable stability. Prioritize A-tier investment only after establishing one or two S-tier anchors, focusing on units that share faction bonuses or complement your primary hero's ability set.

B-Tier: Early Placeholders

B-tier heroes help clear the tutorial and initial story chapters, but their skill efficiency drops off significantly as enemy waves scale up. Set a strict spending limit on these units. Stop upgrading B-tier heroes the moment an A-tier or S-tier replacement becomes available.

Strategic Investment Rules

Follow these core progression principles to prevent wasted materials:

Prioritize depth over breadth: Upgrading a single S-tier hero to a high power level provides far greater defensive value than leveling multiple B-tier units evenly.
Target summoning banners: Save diamonds and premium summoning currency for banner rotations that feature top-tier units.
Align abilities with map layout: Ensure your chosen hero's skill set complements your fortress layout and active tower strategy.
Reclaim materials when available: If your current game version offers hero resets or resource recovery options, reset retired B-tier units to refund materials for top-tier upgrades.