Heroes of the Storm: Tier-List September 2017

Heroes of the Storm has now 79 heroes – We show you who is at the top of the tier list.

All heroes in Heroes of the Storm have their strengths and weaknesses. Nevertheless, they are not all equally strong, and some characters are better than others. We have prepared a detailed tier list for you, which represents the ranking of all characters in tier levels.

A hero is not just a hero. Even though Blizzard has been working hard through many updates and patches to balance all heroes from the MOBA Heroes of the Storm, some heroes still end up being stronger than others. But which characters are currently doing great and which are less good? The answer is provided by the extensive tier list of the experts from TenTonHammer!

The ranking of all heroes at a glance

The following tables contain all 70 heroes from Heroes of the Storm and their ranking in the tier list. These are divided into the categories S+, S, A+, A, B+, B, and C. While S+ contains extremely good characters, the C category represents the current bottom tier of heroes, who are hardly useful in their current state.

Tier S+ – The absolute elite!

Heroes in the S+ tier are currently clearly too good for this world. They are clearly favored by the current meta gameplay and may soon be nerfed. Currently, there is no hero in this category, which is a good sign.

Tier S – Clearly superior!

Tier S heroes are not as OP as their colleagues in Tier S+, but they are still clearly better than the rest in the game. So, expect a nerf in the near future. Currently, heroes like Diablo, Garrosh, or the ninja Genji can be found in this tier. All are excellent for surprising and devastating attacks.

Name	Role	Difficulty
Blaze	Warrior	Medium
Diablo	Warrior	Difficult
Deckard	Support	Medium
Garrosh	Warrior	Medium
Genji	Assassin	Difficult
Malfurion	Support	Easy
Sonya	Warrior	Medium
Stukov	Support	Medium
Tracer	Assassin	Difficult
Tychus	Assassin	Medium

Tier A+ – Always a good choice!

Tier A+ is for heroes that are almost too good. They should still be within the bounds of fairness. In the right hands, they can clearly dominate. This tier currently contains many characters, including healers like Alexstrasza but also Zerg specialists Abathur and Zagara. Anub’arak has made a name for himself as an “Anti-Caster-Tank” and can easily take down mages solo.

Name	Role	Difficulty
Abathur	Specialist	Very Difficult
Arthas	Warrior	Medium
Alexstrasza	Support	Medium
Anub’arak	Warrior	Medium
Chromie	Assassin	Difficult
Dehaka	Warrior	Medium
E.T.C.	Warrior	Easy
Fenix	Assassin	Medium
Greymane	Assassin	Difficult
Guldan	Assassin	Medium
Hanzo	Assassin	Medium
Jaina	Assassin	Easy
Junkrat	Assassin	Medium
Li-Ming	Assassin	Medium
Lunara	Assassin	Medium
Lucio	Support	Medium
Medivh	Support	Very Difficult
Maiev	Assassin	Difficult
Malthael	Assassin	Medium
Muradin	Warrior	Easy
Rehgar	Support	Medium
Thrall	Assassin	Easy
Tyrael	Warrior	Medium
Zagara	Specialist	Medium

Tier A – Fair and Good!

In Tier A, the ideal heroes of Heroes of the Storm are represented. These characters are currently optimally balanced and can easily be played in any team. It speaks to Blizzard’s good work that this list includes a large number of heroes. Assassins with extreme burst damage, such as Alarak or Kael’thas find their place here, but also solid healers like Kharazim or Brightwing. Since their rework, Nova can also be found here.

Name	Role	Difficulty
Alarak	Assassin	Difficult
Artanis	Warrior	Medium
Auriel	Support	Medium
Azmodan	Specialist	Medium
Brightwing	Support	Difficult
D.Va	Warrior	Medium
Falstad	Assassin	Medium
Illidan	Assassin	Medium
Johanna	Warrior	Medium
Kael’thas	Assassin	Difficult
Kerrigan	Assassin	Difficult
Kharazim	Support	Medium
Leoric	Warrior	Easy
Nova	Assassin	Medium
Ragnaros	Assassin	Medium
Rexxar	Warrior	Difficult
Stitches	Warrior	Medium
Sylvanas	Specialist	Medium
Valla	Assassin	Easy
Varian	Warrior / Assassin	Medium
Uther	Support	Easy
Xul	Specialist	Medium
Zarya	Warrior	Easy
Zeratul	Assassin	Difficult

Tier B – Not quite fresh but okay

Heroes in Tier B are unfortunately a bit out of shape. Compared to the A-tier, they are no longer at their best, but with the right team, they are still somewhat valuable. So if the teammates are right and you know how to play these heroes well, you can confidently continue to use them. A typical B-hero is, for example, the assassin Kel’Thuzad, who can only really perform after completing his quest. The same goes for many other heroes, who only shine with good quest progression of individual talents – like Tyrande, Tassadar, or Nazeebo.

Name	Role	Difficulty
Ana	Support	Difficult
Cassia	Assassin	Medium
Kel’Thuzad	Assassin	Difficult
Li Li	Support	Easy
Lt. Morales	Support	Medium
Nazeebo	Specialist	Medium
Raynor	Assassin	Easy
Samuro	Assassin	Difficult
Tassadar	Support	Medium
Tyrande	Support	Medium
Zul’Jin	Assassin	Medium

Tier C – Only for enthusiasts

While Tier B is still okay, heroes in Tier C are really only valuable in the right team. With the right support and without their counter-enemies, they can still be strong and play their advantages at the right moment. The hefty ogre Cho’Gall is for example very vulnerable to CC effects and can be easily taken down. Murky can easily be permanently eliminated and Gazlowe requires a lot of ramp-up time to shape the battlefield in his favor.

Name	Role	Difficulty
Chen	Warrior	Medium
Cho’Gall	Assassin	Medium
Gazlowe	Specialist	Medium
Murky	Specialist	Difficult
Probius	Assassin	Difficult
Sgt. Hammer	Assassin	Difficult
The Butcher	Assassin	Medium
T.L.V.	Specialist	Very Difficult
Valeera	Assassin	Difficult

Tier D – Nope! Nope! Nope!

Tier D includes all heroes that are currently too weak in the meta to be a worthwhile choice on the battlefield. Luckily, there are currently no heroes on this list.