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Idle Heroes: Gear, Treasures, & Artifacts Guide

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 13,2025

Idle Heroes reigns supreme as one of the most popular idle RPGs on mobile, raking in over $4 million last month alone and boasting a massive player base of over a million worldwide. The game consistently introduces exciting new heroes with unique mechanics, fueling the thrill of summoning and building powerful teams. With a wealth of gear options at your disposal, you can customize your heroes and significantly boost their stats. This guide breaks down the core gearing system and the various equipment types available to enhance your heroes' combat prowess. Let's dive in!

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What is Equipment?

Beyond leveling up, equipping your heroes with the right gear is a crucial way to dramatically improve their stats. Each hero has six equipment slots:

  • Weapons
  • Armor
  • Shoes
  • Accessories
  • Artifacts
  • Gems/Stones (Treasures)

Idle Heroes Gear Guide

All artifacts within a specific tier share the same upgrade cost and engulf value. Artifact rarity significantly impacts their power. Here's the rarity breakdown from highest to lowest:

  1. Orange
  2. Red
  3. Green
  4. Purple
  5. Yellow
  6. Blue

Orange and Red artifacts are the top tier. Some artifacts are hero-specific, granting unique abilities and stats when equipped by the designated hero. These exclusive versions are typically more powerful than their standard counterparts and often provide an additional property exclusive to heroes of a particular faction (indicated by the relevant faction icon).

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