Introduction
Hero Wars Alliance Helios Guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Helios!
Helios is a support hero belonging to the Way of Honor faction in Hero Wars Alliance. He is highly effective against critical hit teams, making him valuable in both offensive and defensive strategies. Helios is often used in combination with Orion and Dorian, leveraging their synergy for powerful team compositions. He serves as an excellent counter to heroes supported by Jet and Sebastian, as his abilities can neutralize the critical hit chance they provide.
Helios is a versatile and valuable hero in many situations. His in-game description states, “Helios is a star-child. An orphan who tried to catch a fallen star and found his destiny. The cosmic wonder’s powerful energy changed the boy forever. Now the stars serve the herald of the Sun, and the celestial rays are his loyal pets.”
Helios excels as a magic damage dealer, particularly with effective counters to physical attacks. It is recommended to invest in Helios and experiment with different team combinations to find the strategy that best suits your playstyle and your team’s needs. With dedication and the right approach, Helios can become the key to victory in your adventures in Hero Wars Alliance.
Skills
Helios’ first skill, Star Birth, directs three new and all existing Solar Spheres to the frontline of the enemy team, where they explode and deal damage in an area of effect. The animation delay is 0.1 seconds, and the damage per sphere is 55,225.95 (45% Magic attack + 6000). This skill is most effective when used in a magic-based team. If Helios is up against teams focused on critical hits, this skill becomes even more valuable, especially if you have extra gold to invest.
The second skill, Solar Wind, summons an invulnerable flaming sphere that deals damage to nearby enemies over time for 10 seconds. The sphere deals 50% more damage for each allied Honor Hero other than Helios. The initial cooldown is 1 second, while the total cooldown is 14 seconds, with an animation delay of 0.8 seconds. The damage over time is 12,139.1 (10% Magic attack + 1200). This skill is essential if Helios has a magic pack, and it is especially useful when facing teams with high burst damage, provided you have a surplus of gold.
Helios’ third skill, Celestial Guardians, summons two protection spheres at the center of your team. These spheres protect nearby allies by absorbing physical damage dealt to them. The cooldown is 18 seconds, with an animation delay of 0.5 seconds. Each sphere can absorb 113,451.9 (90% Magic attack + 15,000) damage. This skill is crucial and should be prioritized for upgrading.
The fourth skill, Flaming Retribution, activates when Solar Wind is active. Every time Helios’ allies suffer a critical hit, the flaming sphere retaliates by striking the attacker with a beam of fire. The retaliation damage is 100,043.25 (75% Magic attack + 18,000). This skill should also be prioritized for pumping to maximize its effectiveness.
All of these skills are based on the maxed level skills of a fully leveled hero.
Helios Talisman
The Talisman of Radiance greatly enhances Helios’s abilities, particularly against enemies with critical damage, such as Yasmine. The main stat of the Talisman is Intelligence, providing a bonus of +2000. This bonus results in an additional +6000 Magic Attack (3 Magic Attack per Intelligence point) and +2000 Magic Defense (1 Magic Defense per Intelligence point).
The Talisman also offers up to +19800 Magic Penetration, distributed across 3 slots, with +6600 Magic Penetration in each slot. Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3 each provide Magic Penetration +6600.
Strategically, the Talisman of Radiance increases both Magic Attack and Penetration, allowing Helios to deal significant damage and effectively counter critical damage dealers. It also addresses Helios’s previous weakness of low magic penetration, enabling him to pierce through magical defenses.
With the Talisman of Radiance, Helios becomes a formidable threat, especially against enemies that rely on critical damage. He will now be a fearsome presence on the battlefield, capable of dealing massive damage to his foes.
Helios Hero Sets
The Helios Hero Sets provide the following stat boosts: Intelligence is increased by +759, Agility by +734, and Strength by +655. Health is boosted by +20130, Physical Attack by +3048, and Magic Attack by +3671. Additionally, Armor is enhanced by +2038, and Magic Defense is increased by +2588.
Glyph Priority
The glyph priority for Helios is as follows: First, prioritize Health with +122800 to strengthen resilience and survival. Second, focus on Magic Attack with +12850 to amplify offensive power. Third, increase Armor with +12850 to improve physical resistance against direct attacks. Fourth, boost Intelligence with +2110 to enhance the effectiveness of his skills. Finally, Magic Defense with +12850 is important to protect Helios against magical damage.
Increasing Helios’s health glyph is essential for improving his resilience, while glyphs that enhance his magic attack help amplify his offensive abilities. Glyphs that boost his intelligence are important for improving his skill effectiveness, while armor glyphs increase his physical resistance. Glyphs of magical defense are necessary to shield him from magical attacks.
Each hero has five glyphs that boost different stats. The first two glyphs unlock at Blue rank, the third at Violet rank, the fourth at Violet +1, and the fifth at Violet +2. To level up a glyph, use emeralds or runes earned from Guild activity points. The maximum level for each glyph is 40.
Skins Priority
It is very important not to invest in the skins in the same order as the glyphs, to avoid a lopsided-developed hero. The skin priorities are tested alongside the stats from the glyphs to prevent stat caps or a Helios that goes down too early.
The first skin to invest in is the Champion Skin, which provides Magic Attack +10687. The second skin to focus on is the Romantic Skin, which grants Magic Attack +10650. Ideally, level this skin to Level 45 before moving on to the next one, with the recommended final level being Level 60. The third priority is the Demonic Skin for Health +106645, followed by the Default Skin, which provides Intelligence +1365.
The Masquerade Skin, offering Magic Defense +10650, comes next. Prioritize skins that increase Helios’s magic attack to strengthen his offensive power. Skins that increase his intelligence are important to improve the effectiveness of his skills, while those that increase his health contribute to his durability and survivability. It is also essential to invest in skins that boost Helios’s magical defense to protect him from magical damage.
Artifacts Priority
The recommended priority to level Helios’s artifacts is as follows. First, prioritize the Book, specifically the Tome of Arcane Knowledge. This artifact provides Magic Attack +10680 and Health +53394. Helios’s Book is the best artifact and should be leveled before all others. Evolving the Book will increase his abilities and amplify his magical attack potential.
Second, focus on the Ring, the Ring of Intelligence, which provides Intelligence +3990. The Ring is the second priority, but do not invest in it more than or equal to the Book. Evolving the Ring will improve Helios’s resistance and survivability.
Lastly, consider the Weapon, the Wand of the Thousand Suns, which offers an Activation Chance of +100% and Armor +32040. While Helios’s Weapon is not as helpful as the Book and Ring, it is worth investing in if you are a higher spender, a competitive player, or use Helios frequently. However, do not invest as heavily in the Weapon as in the other two artifacts. Evolving the Weapon can increase Helios’s magical attack power and overall combat utility.
Best Helios Teams
Helios is a versatile and valuable hero, capable of playing an important role in both attacks and defenses. When building a team in Hero Wars, it’s important to consider hero synergies. A good team should have heroes to tank, damage dealers, and support, with the support heroes ideally able to heal and keep everyone alive. Helios is often used in combination with Orion and Dorian.
Some of the best team compositions for Helios include the classic “ODH” team, which consists of Orion, Dorian, and Helios. This strategy has been popular for over five years. It is important to position them so that Helios and Orion are under Dorian’s aura. Orion’s rapid energy gain and high magic penetration complement Helios’s abilities, creating a powerful magic damage duo. Orion’s frequent skill activations can trigger Helios’s passive skills, leading to continuous damage output. Dorian‘s vampiric aura provides healing to nearby allies, sustaining Helios during battles. This combination enhances Helios’s survivability, allowing him to maintain his offensive presence.
Other great team compositions for Helios include: Helios, Faceless, Amira, Jorgen, and Andvari; Helios, Faceless, Nebula, K’arkh, and Astaroth; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Jorgen, and Astaroth; Helios, Faceless, Jorgen, Celeste, and Astaroth; Helios, Faceless, Jorgen, Celeste, and Aurora; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Morrigan, and Corvus; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Nebula, and Astaroth; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Andvari, and Astaroth; Helios, Dorian, Orion, Celeste, and Astaroth; and Helios, Dorian, Orion, Nebula, and Astaroth.
Additional team options for Helios include Helios – The Primordial Sun – SGX3-ENF01 – Secret Rare – 1st Edition, and Orion + Helios.
Helios is rarely used in Hydra battles, and there is no meta team with this hero so far that can counter any Hydra. However, there are still teams that can do some damage, such as Martha, Helios, Orion, Nebula, and Celeste, or Helios, Orion, Mojo, Celeste, and Corvus.
Best Helios Hydra Teams
Helios is rarely used in Hydra battles, and there is no meta team with this hero so far that can counter any Hydra. However, there are still teams that can do some damage. Some team options that include Helios and can inflict some damage on Hydras are Martha, Helios, Orion, Nebula, and Celeste, or Helios, Orion, Mojo, Celeste, and Corvus. Helios is a reasonable hero to use on physical damage Hydras as a defense. His strength lies in countering critical damage, and since Hydras do not deal critical damage, he can still be effective.
How to Counter Helios
Rufus can absorb all magical damage with his first skill, Rakashi’s Barrier, to block Helios’ exploding spheres. Cleaver can pull Helios to the front line with his Rusky Hook, making him vulnerable to front-line attacks. Jorgen can redirect all the damage to the furthest enemy with his third skill, “Leper.” If Helios is positioned at the furthest position, he will be destroyed easily. Corvus’ altar can be effective against Helios due to the AoE he performs on the enemy team. Phobos will target Helios because he is one of the heroes with the highest magic attack stat in his top offense and defense teams.
Cornelius will target Helios because he is one of the support heroes with the highest intelligence in the game. Aurora can absorb most of the magic damage (80%, max) with her fourth skill, Rainbow Halo, and damages nearby enemies when the shield explodes. Ishmael, with both lifesteal and magic immunity, is a poor matchup for Helios. Thea is a tough opponent for Helios because all of his attacks, including his counters, are magic-based, making him easy prey for heroes who specialize in magic defense, such as Thea. Isaac counters Orion very hard.
Helios in Battles
Helios is a versatile hero who can be used for both defense and offense. His ability “Flaming Retribution” is what makes him so valuable, as it deals damage to enemies who rely on critical attacks, making him an effective counter against teams that rely on this strategy. Although more effective in attacks, he can also be used defensively in specific situations. Helios works exceptionally well in combination with the tank Corvus. Helios’s “Flaming Retribution” ability, combined with Corvus’s “Altar of Souls” ability, can be devastating against current meta teams such as Yasmine, Tristan, Oya, and Fafnir.
This combination is especially effective for neutralizing the assassin Yasmine, protected by Fafnir’s shields and Oya’s healing. When facing teams that heavily rely on critical attacks, concentrate efforts on neutralizing these attacks with the help of Helios. Position him strategically to maximize the impact of his “Flaming Retribution” ability and reduce the potential for critical damage from the enemy team. If facing a team that heavily relies on critical attacks, include Helios in a defensive formation.
His “Flaming Retribution” ability can discourage enemies from using critical attacks, providing an additional layer of protection. Helios can also be useful as support for tanks, providing additional damage to enemies and helping to take down opponents more quickly. Each time he deals damage to an opponent or uses a buff on allies, it applies an effect to all enemies for 4.0 seconds that reduces armor and magic defense by 2949.91 (1% physical attack + 2250) or 3793.91 (1% magic attack + 2250), depending on which of the support hero’s stats is higher. A character cannot have more than 5 effects at the same time.
Helios is strong against teams like KSJ (Keira + Sebastian + Jet), Yasmine, Ishmael, DareDevil, Fox, Artemis, Jhu, and Jet teams.
Evolution Priorities
Investing in Helios can improve a team’s performance, especially when facing teams that rely on critical attacks. Focus investments in the following areas to maximize Helios’s potential:
For stats evolution priority, increasing Helios’s health is crucial for boosting durability and survivability in combat. Prioritize increasing Helios’s magic attack to enhance his ability to deal damage to enemies. Improve his intelligence to enhance effectiveness in skills and magic, contributing to combat utility. Increasing Helios’s armor can help reduce physical damage received, enhancing resistance in direct combat. Investing in Helios’s magical defense is important to reduce magical damage received, protecting against attacks from magical heroes.
Increasing Helios’s star level can enhance his combat effectiveness, providing additional statistics and increasing damage on abilities. Equipping Helios with the best available equipment can further improve abilities and make him more resistant to enemy attacks. As Helios levels up, prioritize abilities that increase his ability to deal damage to enemies, especially those related to the “Flaming Retribution” ability.
Conclusion
Helios is a versatile and valuable hero in Hero Wars Alliance, playing an important role in both attacks and defenses. By understanding his abilities and implementing effective strategies, it’s possible to maximize Helios’s potential and improve a team’s performance on the battlefield. A key aspect of Helios is his effectiveness as a counter to critical hit teams, with his “Flaming Retribution” skill dealing damage to enemies relying on critical attacks.
However, it’s important to consider some of his limitations. He has limited ability to increase his magic penetration, requiring team composition to compensate. His specialization in countering critical hits can make him less effective against physical teams that do not rely on critical hits. The hero’s reliance on countering makes him vulnerable to Dorian’s lifesteal buffs, which can neutralize his effectiveness. Newer heroes like Polaris and Augustus have emerged as strong competitors, and Amira offers broader utility as a critical counter.
To make the most of Helios, invest strategically in his star level, equipment, and abilities, especially “Flaming Retribution.” Prioritize glyphs that increase health, magic attack, armor, intelligence, and magic defense. Pair Helios with heroes like Orion and Dorian (ODH), and consider other strong team compositions. Be aware of heroes that counter Helios, such as Rufus, Cleaver, and Cornelius, and adjust the team accordingly. Remember that team synergies are crucial, and building a good team involves having heroes to tank, deal damage, and provide support.
Ultimately, Helios can be a key to victory with dedication and strategy, but you should also experiment with different team combinations to find the strategy that best suits your playstyle and your team’s needs. Despite his potential, it is important to acknowledge that Helios has become less frequently chosen since 2025 due to the rise of more versatile and powerful alternatives.
