New to Flesh and Blood? Same here!
One of the first questions I had when starting out was: Which hero should I play? In Flesh and Blood, your hero isn’t just a character, it defines your whole game plan. Your hero shapes your deck, your combos, and how you react to what your opponent throws at you.
Now, every hero can be strong in the right hands. But some? Some heroes are just extra spicy, whether it’s because of powerful card synergies, flexible strategies, or because they’re really good in the current meta.
I’m still new to the game myself, but I wanted to share what I’ve learned so far. If you’re also figuring things out, this quick guide will walk you through some of the top-performing heroes in Classic Constructed and Blitz, and why they stand out.
Let’s find your favorite hero together!
What Makes a Hero “Best”?
Heroes are evaluated based on their effectiveness in the meta, their performance in competitive tournaments, and their overall viability. The following factors are considered:
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Meta Strength – A hero’s ability to perform well against the dominant strategies in the current competitive environment.
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Competitive Viability – Success in high-level Classic Constructed and Blitz tournaments.
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Versatility – A hero’s ability to adapt to different strategies and matchups.
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Playstyle – Whether aggressive, defensive, disruptive, or combo-oriented.
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Skill Ceiling – How difficult it is to master the hero.
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Skill Floor – How easy it is to pick up and play the hero.
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Best Heroes by Class
Runeblade: Briar and Chane
Briar, Warden of Thorns is a high-pressure Elemental Runeblade who builds momentum with non-attack actions. She’s great at overwhelming slow decks and shines in Classic Constructed.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Strong in Classic Constructed
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Aggressive, Setup
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Skill Ceiling: Low
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Skill Floor: Medium-Low
Chane thrives in Blitz, using Soul Shackles to chain explosive turns. A high-risk, high-reward hero that rewards tight deck management.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Blitz powerhouse
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Soul Shackles
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Skill Ceiling: High
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Skill Floor: Medium
Guardian: Oldhim
Oldhim, Grandfather of Eternity is a defensive powerhouse who wins through fatigue. Top-tier in Classic Constructed.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Top-tier in Classic Constructed
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Damage mitigation, fatigue
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Skill Ceiling: High
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Skill Floor: Medium
Brute: Rhinar
Rhinar, Reckless Rampage uses Intimidate to strip cards and land huge attacks. Solid in both formats.
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Meta Strength: Moderate
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Competitive Viability: Solid
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Flexible, Aggressive
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Skill Ceiling: Medium-Low
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Skill Floor: Medium
Illusionist: Dromai and Prism
Dromai builds a dragon army and punishes decks without board wipes. Strong in Classic Constructed.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Strong in Classic Constructed
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Setup, Flexible
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Skill Ceiling: Medium
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Skill Floor: High
Prism shines in Blitz with Spectra auras. She’s tough to pilot but worth it.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Moderate
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Setup, Flexible
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Skill Ceiling: Medium
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Skill Floor: High
Warrior: Dorinthea
Dorinthea Ironsong uses weapon-based aggression with Dawnblade. Great in both formats.
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Meta Strength: Moderate
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Competitive Viability: Solid
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Tactical, Weapon-based
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Skill Ceiling: High
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Skill Floor: Medium
Ranger: Lexi
Lexi, Livewire combines Lightning and Ice for aggression and control. A top-tier Classic Constructed pick.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Top-tier
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Aggressive, Disruptive
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Skill Ceiling: Medium
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Skill Floor: Medium-High
Ninja: Katsu and Ira
Katsu is a combo master with strong sequencing.
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Meta Strength: Moderate
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Competitive Viability: Great in Classic Constructed
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Aggressive, Sneaky
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Skill Ceiling: Medium-Low
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Skill Floor: Medium
Ira, Crimson Haze dominates Blitz with chip damage and clean tempo.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Best for Blitz
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Tempo
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Skill Ceiling: Medium
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Skill Floor: Low
Wizard: Iyslander
Iyslander, Stormbind slows games with Frostbite and punishes greedy plays. A control queen.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Elite
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Frost, Control
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Skill Ceiling: High
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Skill Floor: Moderate
Mechanologist: Dash
Dash, Inventor Extraordinaire thrives on fast, wide turns using Boost.
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Meta Strength: High
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Competitive Viability: Strong in both formats
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Aggressive, Setup
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Skill Ceiling: Low
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Skill Floor: Low-Medium
Assassin: Uzuri
Uzuri, Switchblade plays mind games with stealth and surprise.
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Meta Strength: Moderate
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Competitive Viability: Good in both formats
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Versatility: Moderate
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Playstyle: Combo-Oriented, Bluffing
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Skill Ceiling: High
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Skill Floor: Low to Moderate
Merchant: Kavdaen
Kavdaen, Trader of Skins is a gimmick hero with limited viability.
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Meta Strength: Low
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Competitive Viability: Only viable in Blitz
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Versatility: Low
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Playstyle: Disruptive, Gimmick
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Skill Ceiling: Low
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Skill Floor: Medium
Shapeshifter: Shiyana
Shiyana, Diamond Gemini mimics other heroes and is the most flexible (and confusing) hero to play.
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Meta Strength: Low
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Competitive Viability: Limited to Blitz
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Versatility: High
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Playstyle: Imitation
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Skill Ceiling: Very High
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Skill Floor: Very Low
In Flesh and Blood, every deck is built around a hero. Booster packs sometimes include token heroes, but the most competitive options usually require focused deck-building. For a reliable foundation, consider the Rosetta Collection Deck or the Everfest Booster Pack. For competitive picks, check out the Mistveil Booster Pack and Mistveil Blitz Deck collection.
To maximize your deck’s potential, understanding your hero’s strengths and card synergy is key. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, refining your deck-building approach is essential. Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Building a Flesh and Blood TCG Deck to gain the edge.
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The hero you pick shapes how you play, how you win, and how much fun you have. Whether you're drawn to aggressive decks like Briar, control monsters like Oldhim, or complex setups like Dromai, there’s a hero for every playstyle.
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