Hero star upgrades

Choose between: • All heroes to 4 stars first, or • Squad 1 to 5 stars first. This is the most common hero question. Strong players follow both paths, and each suits a different kind of account. ■ Comparing the two paths All heroes to 4 stars first: • Pros: uses the big power spike when orange heroes reach 4 stars (see "Biggest power spike moments"). Squad 2 is also strong enough to join fights. • Cons: Squad 1 grows slower and may struggle to lead in key battles. Squad 1 to 5 stars first: • Pros: Squad 1 becomes very strong early, good for players who lead attacks. • Cons: the remaining heroes fall behind and Squad 2 is weak. ■ Advice from experience Both are valid. If starting over, the author would raise Squads 1 and 2 to 4 stars first (instead of rushing Squad 1 to 5 stars). Why: the 4-star milestone gives a large power gain for its cost. Having two strong squads also gives you flexibility to defend and join events at the same time. ■ How to apply it 1. List the orange heroes in Squads 1 and 2 with their current stars. 2. Put shards into raising each hero to 4 stars, Squad 1 first. 3. Once both squads are at 4 stars, start pushing Squad 1's main heroes to 5 stars. 4. Remember the rule from "Squads 1, 2, and 3": do not spend orange shards on yellow heroes.