Warhammer Wrath Of Heroes

A Heartbroken Farewell

2013-03-15T20:47:00.001-07:00

On March 29th, 2013 Mythic Entertainment will be shutting down all online services associated with Play 4 Free Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes (WOH).

If you’d like more information about the shutdown of Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes, please read the online FAQs.

My Thoughts – James Casey, Producer

Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes

Launched in Beta just over a year ago, the free-to-play battle arena version of Warhammer Online was a grand experiment. We were able to test new server technology, learn more about the free-to-play market, and engage in endless quick, down and dirty, three-way battles any time of day or night. On all of these fronts, we were able to make great inroads and insights and deliver a fast and frenetic game.

As a producer for this game from the start, I am proud of the hard work and effort that made the game possible and I feel sad that it is not able to carry on. I think we created something special and I would not trade the time creating it or playing it (on all those Friday Fight Fests and anonymously almost every day) for anything.

I hope that those who have played it at any time in the past will stick through to the end, enjoy the special pricing so you can try out everything before it goes, and try out a few of the special things that were still in our pipeline.

Final Words

Whether you just tried it out or have played it from the start of Beta, we thank you all for your patronage. I hope you will all join us and celebrate the final moments of WOH. See you online!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2013-03-15T20:46:00.007-07:00

This week we wanted to give you a better chance to try out that Hero that you haven't purchased but are interested in playing. So we increased the number of free heroes available per week from 4 to 5!

The 5 free heroes joining the battles this week are:

Myledia
Felicia
Glowgob
Korith
Grigori

See you in the battles!

Server Maintenance - 02/19

2013-03-15T20:46:00.004-07:00

We will be bringing the servers offline today, Tuesday February 19th, at 2:00pm EST (1900 GMT) for server maintenance.

At this time we anticipate that the servers will be back online no later than 3:00pm EST (2000 GMT).

Please be sure to check the Herald for updates regarding this downtime.

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2013-03-15T20:46:00.002-07:00

In addtion to the new free character rotation for this week, we have a new hero; Myledia the Enchanting!

New Free Hero Rotation:

Kaelin the Dryad
Rydion the Archmage
Ilanya the Sorceress
Zathis the Assassin

Myledia is here! This Daemonette has been sent by the Chaos God Slaanesh to bring pleasure and excess to the fields of battle.

The Chaos God Slaanesh is the god of lust, pleasure, and excess. Those that worship him dwell in the dark corners of the world, indulging their whims and desires as they see fit. All that Slaanesh touches is both indescribably attractive and horrifically corrupted, both attracting and repulsing any mortal that encounters it, and enemies of Slaanesh are often immobilized by their inability to comprehend the sights they are facing.

While all records of Daemons in the Empire are considered heretical and destroyed the moment that they are discovered, several Daemons have earned themselves a name amongst the population of the Empire. One such Daemon is Myledia, a Daemonette who has been terrorizing the lands of Talabecland for many years.

None are sure where her name originally came from, but she earned the title of 'The Enchanting' after she seduced the mayor of a small village just outside of Talabheim. When a passing witch hunter attempted to enter the village, the villagers erupted out of their homes, tearing him limb from limb, with a dark laughter echoing through the countryside. Nothing remains of the village now but the burned-out houses, while Myledia escaped and continues to roam through the countryside.

Myledia's attacks deal magical damage, fueled by her dark god, and will devastate enemies who come close to her. Her Seduction Aura also reduces all damage she takes from enemies standing near her.
Myledia's Tormenting Delusions can stagger an opponent in his tracks, while her Agonizing Strike will then deal extra damage against staggered targets. Make sure you use her abilities to inflict the greatest amount of pain!
Many of Myledia's attacks deal damage to other targets near her. When fighting Myledia, attempt to stay at range and spread out to minimize the damage your group takes.

Patch 0.30 Goes Live

2013-03-15T20:45:00.001-07:00

We will take the Wrath of Heroes servers offline today, Febuary 12th at 7:30am EST (12:30pm GMT) to implement patch 0.30. At the moment we expect the servers to be back online no later than 10:00am EST (15:00pm GMT).

The patch will deliver a new Hero and new Free Heroes.

Patch Changes

New on the Store

Myledia the Daemonette has been added to the Store. See the Hero Lineup section for more information.
Look for new items to appear on the store periodically!

Hero Lineup

Myledia is here! This Daemonette has been sent by the Chaos God Slaanesh to bring pleasure and excess to the fields of battle.

Myledia's attacks deal magical damage, fueled by her dark god, and will devastate enemies who come close to her. Her Seduction Aura also reduces all damage she takes from enemies standing near her.
Myledia's Tormenting Delusions can stagger an opponent in his tracks, while her Agonizing Strike will then deal extra damage against staggered targets. Make sure you use her abilities to inflict the greatest amount of pain!
Many of Myledia's attacks deal damage to other targets near her. When fighting Myledia, attempt to stay at range and spread out to minimize the damage your group takes.

The following Heroes are considered free and available to all during this week:

Kaelin the Dryad
Rydion the Archmage
Ilanya the Sorceress
Zathis the Assassin

Note: Free to play Heroes change on a weekly basis.

The following Heroes are available for purchase on the store:

Aessa the White Lion
Albodi the Chosen
Amenadresh the Liche Priest
The Archivist, Chaos Scholar
Bax the Black Orc
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Drulg the Ogre
Durrig the Engineer
Felicia the Bright Wizard
Glowgob the Shaman
Grigori the Kislevite
Haurg the Yhetee
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner
Ilanya the Sorceress
Kaelin the Dryad
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Korelei the Witch Elf
Myledia the Daemonette
Nethys the Vampire
Olwyn the Ironbreaker
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
The Red Duke
Rydion the Archmage
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion
Volrik the Marauder
Xuq'ls the Horror of Tzeentch
Zathis the Assassin

Keep an eye out for future additions to the Hero Lineup in weeks to come.

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2013-01-24T20:49:00.001-08:00

The temperature outside took a significant drop this week here at the Mythic studio. We thought it would be fitting to make Haurg available for gold in celebration!

We also have a new free hero rotation. The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Glowgob
Ozgrot
Serkhet
Grigori

See you in the icy battles!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2013-01-16T08:16:00.004-08:00

This week another new hero has joined the line-up: Haurg Frostmaw. Haurg is an Ogre hero that has a icy touch. He snares enemies while causing them to take increased magical damage.

We also have a new free hero rotation. The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Conrad the Warrior Priest
Zathis the Assassin
Skeetk the Warlock Engineer
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner

See you in the battles!

Patch 0.29 Goes Live

2013-01-16T08:16:00.001-08:00

Update 9:00 am: The servers are back online.

We will take the Wrath of Heroes servers offline tomorrow, January 15th at 7:30am EST (12:30pm GMT) to implement patch 0.29. At the moment we expect the servers to be back online no later than 10:00am EST (15:00pm GMT).

The patch will deliver a new Hero, new Free Heroes and more.

Patch Changes

New on the Store

Haurg the Yhetee has been added to the Store. See the Hero Lineup section for more information.
Ornate Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Wood Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Look for new items to appear on the store periodically!

Hero Lineup

Haurg is here! This Yhetee has heard the call of the Great Horn and descended the Mountains of Mourn to join in batte.

Haurg's abilities are nearly all magical in nature and cause his enemies to take more magical damage when hit, so group up with other magical characters to make the most use out of his power!
Some of Haurg's abilities require him to be up close to his target, while others can be used from range – closing in for the kill increases his damage significantly, but can leave you very vulnerable to counterattack.
Frozen Waste and Touch of Winter deal additional damage if used after each other – combo these together to inflict massive damage!

The following Heroes are considered free and available to all during this week:

Conrad the Warrior Priest
Zathis the Assassin
Skeetk the Warlock Engineer
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner

Note: Free to play Heroes change on a weekly basis.

The following Heroes are available for purchase on the store:

Aessa the White Lion
Albodi the Chosen
Amenadresh the Liche Priest
The Archivist, Chaos Scholar
Bax the Black Orc
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Drulg the Ogre
Durrig the Engineer
Felicia the Bright Wizard
Glowgob the Shaman
Grigori the Kislevite
Haurg the Yhetee
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner
Ilanya the Sorceress
Kaelin the Dryad
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Korelei the Witch Elf
Nethys the Vampire
Olwyn the Ironbreaker
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
The Red Duke
Rydion the Archmage
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion
Volrik the Marauder
Xuq'ls the Horror of Tzeentch
Zathis the Assassin

Keep an eye out for future additions to the Hero Lineup in weeks to come.

Upcoming Hero: Haurg

2013-01-11T09:11:00.001-08:00

"He'll freeze your blood, and then devour you whole." – Drulg Kineater. Haurg Frostmaw will join Wrath of Heroes next week. Take a first look at the new Ogre Hero.

The Mountains of Mourn are home to the Ogre Kingdoms, savage lands ruled by strength and power. The Ogres rule much of these lands, but there are some areas that even the staunchest Ogres do not venture idly. These are the highest slopes in the mountains, frost-bitten and inhospitable lands that are ruled by the Yhetee that make their homes here.

Haurg Frostmaw is known by Ogres and men alike. All Yhetee are naturally magical, exuding the cold of their homes in battle, but Haurg's connection to the ice is stronger than most. He has demonstrated the ability to control the magic and shape it to his desires, forming powerful spears and sending shards of frost hurtling through the air towards his foes.

His name, however, was earned when one foolish Ogre sought to challenge the Yhetee. After a battle, Haurg had claimed a large orc's body for his meal, and the Ogre attempted to wrench it from his grasp. Haurg merely bit down on the Ogre's arm, and within an instant, the Ogre was frozen solid. Haurg released him, and happily began munching on his prize once more.

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2013-01-09T16:08:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year! We have returned from the Holidays and hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. We have some amazing heroes being planned for release and are excited to share them with you. While our developers prepare them for your enjoyment, we have a new free rotation for this week.

The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Kaelin
Bax
Ilanya
Korith

Some tips for players new to Warhammer Wrath of Heroes

2013-01-03T06:10:00.001-08:00

You can choose your Hero when you start a scenario or whenever you die.
Make sure you choose your Hero before you hit Respawn.
Hit the Respawn button once it becomes active to rejoin the battle.
Certain Heroes are free every week. If you like a Hero, buy it in the store via Gems or Gold and be able to use them forever!
Like your Hero and want to show off how powerful you are? Buy a skin variant from the store!
Most Heroes have several skin variants that can be purchased on the store.
Completing a scenario will give you experience and gold for participating. Winners get the most though, so go out there and win!
Teamwork is important. Use chat to coordinate and stick together.
Experience earned in scenarios will level your account over time. This will unlock Mastery points to customize your Heroes.
Tactics and Alternate Abilities are ways to tailor Heroes to your liking.
Up to 3 Masteries may be slotted in each Hero's loadout.
The Hero selection screen in scenarios tells you if any Masteries are slotted.
Each Hero plays differently. Learn how their abilities work together to become a master.
Some Heroes have abilities that will stack or aid your group. Knowing how Heroes work together will make your team better.
Each Hero has five abilities on different cooldown timers. The more powerful abilities will have longer cooldowns.
Learn your cooldown cadence and you'll be setting up ability combos in no time.
More than one of the same Hero on your team? Coordinate your ability cooldowns for maximum effect and damage!
No developers were harmed in the making of this game. (Physically that is… mentally… well…)
You don't have to go into battle alone. Friend some players and group up ahead of time.
Dying a lot? Don't worry, even the most skilled pros die a lot.

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-12-19T06:20:00.001-08:00

The holiday season is quickly approaching! Our developers want to wish all of you happy holidays, and give you the chance at getting your own holiday tree. A new Wood Elves hero, Kaelin Cullbranch is now available - surprise! As an extra holiday treat, Kaelin is even available for both Gold and Gems right from the start!

'Death to the despoilers of groves!' – Kaelin Cullbranch. This furious Dryad is the vanguard of the Wood Elf army, bringing the merciless wrath of Athel Loren to the battlefield.

The verdant realm of Athel Loren is an unforgiving wilderness ancient beyond measure. Here, where paths constantly shift and tree branches move to impale the unwary, an ominous watchfulness pervades. The eyes and ears of the forest span countless leagues, passing knowledge of the doings of other races back from the forest's eaves to its most secret heart. Athel Loren is aware - and it doesn't like what it sees.

The only outsiders that Athel Loren recognizes as allies are those elves who who left behind their Asur brethren and became the Wood Elves: Fierce hunters that act as both sword and shield to the sentient forest. The rest of its defenders are the spirits of the forest itself, and for some, their rage at outsiders will never be assuaged.

Kaelin Cullbranch is a dryad; a nature spirit whose natural form is taken from the semblance of Athel Loren's trees as they span the seasons. Though not a branchwraith, Kaelin's unyielding hatred of the races that chop and burn wood has enabled her to remain aware throughout the winter season when the majority of Athel Loren sleeps.

Battle Strategy

Forest's Fury will significantly reduce the damage that Kaelin takes, but only when she's in her defensive Summer season. Don't expect it to help the same way when Winter is active - always keep track of her current season!
Her offensive Winter season not only increases Kaelin's damage done, but also constantly causes area damage around her. Having an alternate Mastery loadout prepared can turn her into a strong area attacker if you've got a good set of Tactics for it.
Kaelin is arguably the most complicated Hero in the game, able to quickly shift back and forth between offensive and defensive roles as the battle demands. Mastering her shifting Seasons is crucial to playing her well - don't be afraid to spend some time in Practice Mode!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-12-15T21:43:00.005-08:00

This week another new hero has joined the line-up: Grigori Medvezhiy. Grigori is an Empire hero that has a resistance to critical damage. He is a great team asset when you want to battle against any team that relies on critical damage dealers.

We also have a new free hero rotation. The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Skeetk the Warlock Engineer
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Nethys the Vampire

See you in the battles!

Patch 0.28 Goes Live

2012-12-15T21:43:00.002-08:00

Update 8:45 am EST: The servers are currently offline.

We will take the Wrath of Heroes servers offline tomorrow, December 11th at 7:30am EST (12:30pm GMT) to implement patch 0.28. At the moment we expect the servers to be back online no later than 10:00am EST (15:00pm GMT).

The patch will deliver a new Hero, new Free Heroes and more.

Patch Changes

New on the Store

Grigori the Kislevite has been added to the Store. See the Hero Lineup section for more information.
Ornate Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Wood Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Look for new items to appear on the store periodically!

Hero Lineup

Grigori is here! This veteran Kislevite warrior has joined his blade to the Empire army's cause.

Since he is inherently immune to being critically hit thanks to his passive Battle-Hardened ability, Grigori is an excellent counter to enemies who are playing crit-based Heroes, or who have built Mastery loadouts focused on critical hits.
Deadly Wound will set an enemy up for punishing attacks from Grigori's teammates - as long as they're ready for it. Communication is key!
Dazh's Glory is an excellent candidate for an alternate Mastery loadout for Grigori. When running with a healer-heavy team, the bonus from Dazh's Glory can turn the tide of a battle.

The following Heroes are considered free and available to all during this week:

Skeetk the Warlock Engineer
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Nethys the Vampire

Note: Free to play Heroes change on a weekly basis.

The following Heroes are available for purchase on the store:

Aessa the White Lion
Albodi the Chosen
Amenadresh the Liche Priest
The Archivist, Chaos Scholar
Bax the Black Orc
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Drulg the Ogre
Durrig the Engineer
Felicia the Bright Wizard
Glowgob the Shaman
Grigori the Kislevite
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner
Ilanya the Sorceress
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Korelei the Witch Elf
Nethys the Vampire
Olwyn the Ironbreaker
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
The Red Duke
Rydion the Archmage
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion
Volrik the Marauder
Xuq'ls the Horror of Tzeentch
Zathis the Assassin

Hero Changes

Bonechewer

Bonechewer is no longer available for purchase on the Store (but can always be played by anyone who has already unlocked him).

Rydion

Piercing Lance: Fixed a bug that could allow this Tactic to remain active when not slotted.

Skeetk

Skeetk's passive "Prolonged by Skaven" effect has been removed, and replaced with "Murders Skaven".
Fixed a bug that caused problems with Skeetk's death animation.
Magnetic Burst: This ability is now correctly respects immunity to Pull effects.

Wilhelm

Wilhelm is no longer available for purchase on the Store (but can always be played by anyone who has already unlocked him).

Xuq'ls

Explosive Blast: Fixed a bug which prevented this Tactic from triggering correctly.

Upcoming Hero: Grigori

2012-12-15T21:42:00.003-08:00

'You are nothing, northman. You will die in the cold.' – Grigori Medvezhiy will join Wrath of Heroes tomorrow. Take a first look at the new Empire Hero.

Northeast of the Empire lies the country of Kislev, standing just south of the Chaos Wastes. The people who live in this region are hardy people, strengthened by the cold of the lands that they live in, and hardened by the constant invasions from the North. They are known as Kislevites, and they are known to never back down from any challenge.

Grigori Medvezhiy had been born and raised as a blacksmith, and at age eight had begun to assist his father in the forge. During this time, there were several small incursions from the North into his village, but his father had always sent him to guard the children of the village, rather than letting him fight.

However, at the age of twelve, a large raid swept down upon the village, and Grigori saw his father cut down by a marauder with a curved blade. Grigori stepped forward, issuing a challenge to the much larger northman, who merely laughed at him. Grigori lunged forward, grabbing the larger man by the throat. The Northman's laughter turned to gasps as Grigori's vice-like grip crushed his throat.

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-12-15T21:42:00.001-08:00

This week we have new free hero rotation. Also, Skeetk is now available for purchase using gold!

The 4 free heroes joining the battles this week are:

Glowgob
Ilanya
Drulg
Bax

See you in the battles!

Hot Fix Notes 11/28

2012-12-15T20:50:00.002-08:00

We have applied the following fixes to Skeetk:

The Magnetic Burst ability now properly respects Pull immunities.
His death animation now plays correctly.

Simply run the game patcher to get the fixes - then get back into the battle!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-12-15T20:49:00.005-08:00

This week another new hero has joined the line-up: Skeetk Warptail. Skeetk is a Skaven hero that packs a lot of power if you make use of his static charges. Careful though; if you don't pay attention his static charge will explode!

We also have a new free hero rotation. The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Xuq'ls the Daemon
Felicia the Bright Wizard
Zathis the Dark Elf
Olwyn the Dwarf

See you in the battles!

Skeetk's Abilities

2012-12-15T20:49:00.002-08:00

Skeetk is almost here! This notorious Warlock Engineer brings the trademark Skaven blend of magic, technology, and mind-boggling insanity to the battlefield.

Skeetk's Abilities:

	Warp Lightning – Deals damage and builds static charge.
	Warp-Blast – Deals damage and builds static charge.
	Warpstorm – Deals area damage and builds static charge.
	Warp-Flux – Repeatedly deals damage over time.
	Magnetic Burst – Deals damage and pulls enemy.

Passive:

	Static Charge – Passive: Increases damage for each Static Charge, stacking up to 5 times.
	Prolonged – Passive: Your abilities last longer per other skaven character in your group.

Battle Strategy

Skeetk becomes more and more powerful as his warpstone-powered contraptions charge up, but his gear is also wildly erratic. Don't let Static Charges linger for too long, or else they'll dissipate in the only manner that Skaven engineering is capable of - an uncontrolled explosion. Hysterically disastrous, to be certain, but disastrous nonetheless.
Slotting both Overcharged Warp-Power Accumulator and Modified Warp-Energy Condenser together gives Skeetk the greatest potential damage output by far...but also has the greatest chance of exploding in his face. Going this route means having to always pay split-second attention to Static Charges, but it also means dominating your enemies. How much risk are you willing to take?
Warpstorm is not necessarily worth using against a single target. However, when there's a group of enemies nearby, Skeetk can consume his Static Charges with Warp-Flux or Magnetic Burst, and then use Warpstorm to nigh-instantly fill his Static Charges back to their maximum.

Upcoming Hero: Skeetk

2012-12-15T19:57:00.001-08:00

'Kill-kill the man-things!' - Skeetk Warptail will join Wrath of Heroes next week. Take a first look at the new Skaven Hero.

Background:

All Skaven plot and scheme to achieve power, and those that belong to Clan Skyre are no exception. The Warlock Engineers that comprise this clan have stolen technology wherever they can get it, always striving to improve it and use it to their own nefarious purposes. Then, once they have perfected their new creations, or at least limited the number of catastrophic failures to an acceptable level, they sell their services as mercenaries to the other clans. This has given them an immense level of influence in all Skaven affairs.

Skeetk Warptail gained notoriety among his peers when, during a rather routine run through one of the many tunnels infesting his clan's home, he fell through a wall into a vast cavern. He quickly started taking stock of his surroundings and came across one of the largest single chunks of Warpstone he'd ever laid eyes on. Like any good Warlock Engineer, he immediately snatched it up and built a weapon around it.

Carrying this warpstone-powered contraption on his back, he has made a name for himself in Clan Skyre, and many Skaven now seek his services out specifically when asking for a Warlock Engineer.

A Heroes Farewell

2012-11-21T07:07:00.005-08:00

Bonechewer will soon be returning to his crypt, and Wilhelm will collapse once more into the grave. If you haven't already purchased these Heroes, your time is running out - they will be removed from the store on December 11th!

Remember that once purchased, you will always be able to use them, even after they're no longer on the store.

Get them while you still can!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-11-21T07:07:00.002-08:00

This week we have new free hero rotation. Also, Xuq'ls is now available for purchase using gold!

The 4 free heroes joining the battles this week are:

Ikkrik
Rydion
Amenadresh
Albodi

See you in the battles!

What's New in Wrath of Heroes?

2012-11-21T07:06:00.006-08:00

Patch 0.27 has arrived and another new hero has joined the line-up: Xuq'ls the Gibbering. This Horror of Tzeentch is our first Daemonic Hero. Though he has less hit points then the average hero, his Empowerment makes sure he is not ignored. There is a reason why many who have had the rare chance to see him in action are either mad or dead.

Patch 0.27 also brings us a new free hero rotation. The 4 heroes joining the battles this week are:

Durrig the Engineer
Korelei the Witch Elf
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion

For more information on the changes in Patch 0.27, please see the patch notes.

Game Update 0.27

2012-11-21T07:06:00.003-08:00

Patch Changes

New on the Store

Xuq'ls the Horror of Tzeentch has been added to the Store. See the Hero Lineup section for more information.
Ornate Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Wood Chest: This item has been updated with additional contents.
Look for new items to appear on the store periodically!

Hero Lineup

Xuq'ls is here! The first Daemon Hero has arrived to revel in the triumph of chaos over reality.

To play successfully as Xuq'ls, you must always be watching for Empowerment and must act quickly to react to it. Empowerment only lasts for a few moments once triggered, so don't let it go to waste!
Unstable Servants are potentially the most damaging use of Xuq'ls's Empowerment, but only if the enemy stays near them. If you think that the target is going to be more mobile, use Expel Energy instead.
Fire of Tzeentch deals more damage as Xuq'ls loses hit points - towards the end of a close fight, it will become one of Xuq'ls's best burst-damage attacks.

The following Heroes are considered free and available to all during this week:

Durrig the Engineer
Korelei the Witch Elf
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion

Note: Free to play Heroes change on a weekly basis.

The following Heroes are available for purchase on the store:

Aessa the White Lion
Albodi the Chosen
Amenadresh the Liche Priest
The Archivist, Chaos Scholar
Bax the Black Orc
Bonechewer the Ghoul
Conrad the Warrior Priest
Drulg the Ogre
Durrig the Engineer
Felicia the Bright Wizard
Glowgob the Shaman
Ikkrik the Gutter Runner
Ilanya the Sorceress
Korith the Shadow Warrior
Korelei the Witch Elf
Nethys the Vampire
Olwyn the Ironbreaker
Ozgrot the Savage Orc Shaman
The Red Duke
Rydion the Archmage
Serkhet the Tomb Scorpion
Volrik the Marauder
Wilhelm the Ghoul
Xuq'ls the Horror of Tzeentch
Zathis the Assassin

Keep an eye out for future additions to the Hero Lineup in weeks to come.

Hero Changes

General

Mastery Loadouts: There is now a Mastery Loadout tag for the Garden of Morr.

Bonechewer

Precision: This Tactic now costs the correct amount of Mastery Points.

Malus Darkblade

The lobby page for Malus no longer attempts to link to the Store.

Red Duke

Bloodblade: Fixed a bug which caused this attack's critical hit chance bonus to be calculated incorrectly.

Serkhet

Crushing Grab: This ability is now correctly treated as a Root effect.
Dual Pincers: Fixed a bug that caused this ability's tooltip to erroneously display an "Area Damage" tag.
Pincer: Fixed a bug that caused this ability's tooltip to erroneously display an "Area Damage" tag.

Xuq'ls' Abilities

2012-11-21T07:06:00.000-08:00

Xuq'ls is almost here! The first Daemon Hero will revel in the triumph of chaos over reality.

Xuq'ls's Abilities:

	Blast – Deals damage.
	Fire of Tzeentch – Deals damage and increases chance to grant Empowerment.
	Surge of Power – Damage and snare.
	Unstable Servant – Creates Minor Horror.
	Expel Energy – Damage over time.

Passive:

	Empowerment – Passive: Xuq'ls has a chance to obtain Empowerment for 5 seconds when he uses certain attacks, which is consumed to power his most potent abilities.
	Murderer – Passive: You deal 15% more damage to High Elves.

Battle Strategy:

To play successfully as Xuq'ls, you must always be watching for Empowerment and must act quickly to react to it. Empowerment only lasts for a few moments once triggered, so don't let it go to waste!
Unstable Servants are potentially the most damaging use of Xuq'ls's Empowerment, but only if the enemy stays near them. If you think that the target is going to be more mobile, use Expel Energy instead.
Fire of Tzeentch deals more damage as Xuq'ls loses hit points - towards the end of a close fight, it will become one of Xuq'ls's best burst-damage attacks.