AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Introduction
The Arena of Heroes in AFK Arena is a PvP battle system located in the Dark Forest, accessible after clearing stage 2-28. It allows players to compete against each other to gain ladder points and earn rewards. Players must set up both a defensive team to protect against attacks and an offensive team for initiating battles, with each team being independent of the other. Battles can be initiated at any time, regardless of whether the opponent is online. The Arena features a record system where players can review past battles, see earned points, and watch replays.
Each day, players receive two free battle attempts, with additional battles requiring Arena Tickets. Higher VIP ranks unlock extra free battles. Rewards include daily prizes and seasonal rewards, which are distributed based on player rankings at the end of each two-week season. At the end of a season, Challenger Points reset, and players must re-enter the Arena to compete in the next cycle. The Arena menu displays key information, such as current rank, defending team power, and season timer.
In replays, a player’s heroes have green health bars, while opponents’ health bars appear red. Matchmaking is based on ladder points, ensuring fair competition by preventing battles between players with vastly different rankings. The Arena of Heroes also includes advanced competition formats, such as the Legends’ Challenger Tournament, unlocked after completing Campaign Chapter 9-20 or stage 5-40, and the Legends’ Championship, reserved for the top 10 players from the Legends’ Challenger Tournament.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Components of the Arena of Heroes
Arena of Heroes: The primary PvP battle mode where players compete to earn points and rewards. Players must form both defensive and offensive teams to participate in battles.
Legends’ Challenger Tournament: An advanced tournament that unlocks after completing Campaign Chapter 9-20 or stage 5-40. Unlike standard battles, players use three teams of five heroes to compete against opponents’ three teams.
Legends’ Championship: A prestigious tournament available only to the top 10 players from a Legends’ Challenger Tournament season. Qualified players gain access at the end of each season to compete for higher rewards and rankings.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Arena of Heroes Gameplay
Players must create a defensive team to protect against incoming attacks and an offensive team to challenge opponents. These teams can be different, allowing players to use separate hero formations for attack and defense. Battles can be initiated at any time, regardless of whether the opponent is online or offline. Winning or losing battles directly affects a player’s ladder points, causing them to increase or decrease accordingly.
A dedicated record section provides detailed information on past battles, including earned ladder points, opponents faced, and their formations. Players can also view battle replays to analyze performance. Each day, players receive two free battles in the Arena of Heroes. Additional battles require Arena Tickets, and higher VIP Ranks unlock extra free attempts.
Each Ladder Season lasts for two weeks. Players earn Daily Rewards and Season Rewards, with seasonal rewards distributed based on rankings at the end of each season. After a season ends, players must re-enter the Arena of Heroes to compete in the next cycle, with Challenger Points resetting at the start of each new season.
The Arena of Heroes menu shows a player’s current rank, their defending team’s power, and the season timer. In battle replays, a player’s own heroes’ health bars appear green, while the opponent’s health bars are displayed as red. Matchmaking is based on ladder points, ensuring players are paired with opponents of similar rankings, preventing battles against those with significantly higher or lower ratings.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Legends Challenger Tournament
The Legends’ Challenger Tournament unlocks once a player has completed Campaign Chapter 9-20 or beaten stage 5-40. The battle system is similar to the Arena of Heroes, where players must form both defensive and offensive teams. However, instead of a single formation, players use three teams of five heroes, with each team fighting independently in a best-of-three format.
A record system allows players to review each battle. Victories grant Challenger Points, which increase the accumulation rate of points per hour based on the player’s ranking. A player can store up to 10,000 Challenger Points at a time and must collect them to continue earning more. Gladiator Coins are also automatically accumulated every hour, with a maximum storage limit of 500,000. Higher-ranking players earn more Gladiator Coins, and those who reach the Champion division also receive Gladiator Points.
The tournament is divided into seven divisions, ranging from Novice to Champion. At the end of each season, the top 10 players with the most Challenger Points qualify for the Legends’ Championship, while all Challenger Points are reset to zero. Gladiator Coins are collected hourly based on ranking and are stored in the Challenger Chest, located at the top of the leaderboard, where they can be claimed at any time.
Gladiator Coins can be used in the Challenger Store to purchase valuable items, including Athalia Soulstones, Ezizh Soulstones, Numisu Soulstones, Ulmus Soulstones, Grezhul Soulstones, Fawkes Soulstones, Belinda Soulstones, Antandra Soulstones, Eironn Soulstones, Baden Soulstones, Rosaline Soulstones, Warek Soulstones, Lorsan Soulstones, Isabella Soulstones, Flora Soulstones, and Emblem Choice Chests. At the conclusion of the tournament, the top 10 players who possess at least five Mythic+ tier heroes are invited to compete in the Legends’ Championship.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Challenger Store
The Challenger Store is a special shop within the Legends’ Challenger Tournament section that uses Gladiator Coins as its exclusive currency. Gladiator Coins are accumulated automatically every hour, with the rate of accumulation based on the player’s ranking. These coins are stored in the Challenger Chest, located at the top of the leaderboard, and can be collected at any time. Players can hold a maximum of 500,000 Gladiator Coins, and once this limit is reached, additional coins will no longer accumulate.
The primary purpose of the Challenger Store is to allow players to purchase specific heroes and other valuable items. It features some of the rarest heroes, including Ezizh and Athalia, along with a variety of Soulstones and other resources. Available items include Athalia Soulstones, Ezizh Soulstones, Numisu Soulstones, Ulmus Soulstones, Grezhul Soulstones, Fawkes Soulstones, Belinda Soulstones, Antandra Soulstones, Eironn Soulstones, Baden Soulstones, Rosaline Soulstones, Warek Soulstones, Lorsan Soulstones, Isabella Soulstones, Flora Soulstones, and Emblem Choice Chests.
To continue accumulating Gladiator Coins, players must spend their existing balance in the Challenger Store, ensuring that they do not hit the maximum limit and miss out on future earnings.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Legends Championship
The Legends’ Championship is an exclusive tournament available to the top 10 players ranked by Challenger Points in the Legends’ Challenger Tournament. To qualify, these players must also possess at least five Mythic+ tier heroes. At the conclusion of each Legends’ Challenger Tournament season, eligible players gain access to this elite competition.
This cross-server tournament follows a last-man-standing format, where players compete in a knockout-style bracket until a single champion remains. The tournament consists of a group stage, where all players face each other once. The top performers then advance to the 64-player knockout stage. If players finish with the same number of points in the group stage, their overall Combat Ratings will be used as a tiebreaker.
All heroes used in the tournament automatically have their levels raised to 240 and start with Mythic-tier gear. Union attributes will be maxed out, and Signature Items and furniture bonuses may be used, but heroes will not receive factional gear advantages or start with any artifacts. Group stage formations are locked one hour before the tournament begins, and players can view their opponents’ formations once locked.
The Legends’ Championship runs once per day for one week, followed by a one-week interim period before the tournament resets. The top 64 competitors, Quarterfinalists, Semi-Finalists, and Champions receive a special portrait frame as a reward. Battle mechanics dictate that surviving heroes carry over their remaining health into the next round. If a battle timer expires, victory is awarded to the team with more surviving heroes; if both teams have an equal number, the team with the highest percentage of remaining health wins. Defeated heroes from the losing team are classified as dead for the remainder of the tournament.
Players can participate in a battle wager system, placing bets on competitors they predict will win. Competitors available for betting are determined by the game’s system, prioritizing those in the same guild or language group as the bettor. To place a wager, a player must have at least two days’ worth of gold from AFK Rewards. If their chosen competitor wins, they will receive double the gold wagered, which can be collected from their inbox. However, players competing in the tournament finals can only bet on themselves.
AFK Arena – Arena of Heroes Guide: Conclusion
The Arena of Heroes is a core PvP feature in AFK Arena, located in the Dark Forest. It consists of three main components: the Arena of Heroes, the Legends’ Challenger Tournament, and the Legends’ Championship.
The Legends’ Challenger Tournament unlocks after Campaign Chapter 9-20 or Stage 5-40 and introduces a more advanced battle system where players form three teams of five heroes to compete in a best-of-three format. Participants accumulate Challenger Points and Gladiator Coins, which can be spent in the Challenger Store. The top 10 players with the most Challenger Points at the end of the season qualify for the Legends’ Championship.
The Challenger Store allows players to exchange Gladiator Coins for valuable items, including hero soulstones and Emblem Choice Chests. Some of the most sought-after heroes, such as Ezizh and Athalia, can also be acquired here.
The Legends’ Championship is a prestigious, cross-server tournament reserved for the top 10 players from the Legends’ Challenger Tournament who also own five Mythic+ tier heroes. All heroes are set to level 240 with Mythic-tier gear, and the competition follows a knockout-style format. Players can place battle wagers on competitors, adding an extra layer of engagement to the event.
The Arena of Heroes provides players with multiple competitive opportunities, rewarding them with resources, heroes, and prestige as they climb the PvP rankings.
