CLASSIC GAME GUIDE

Heroes vs Dragons

Read the Heroes vs Dragons guide: defend the castle, choose skills and spend earned money on your warriors in this colourful cannon defence game.

Game guide available. The playable version is being restored. You can read about the original game below or choose a working game further down this page.

Heroes vs Dragons original game artwork
Image from the original game.
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About Heroes vs Dragons Game

The title tells you who is coming; the cannon tells you what sort of defence you have. Heroes vs Dragons puts a small group of fantasy heroes between an attacking force and the castle they are protecting. The cheerful title artwork pairs colourful dragons with three very different-looking warriors, rather than giving the battle a grim military setting.

There is more to manage than the next attack. The original Help screen points out the health bar, hero information and money display. It also shows the warrior and skill upgrades. Looking at a hero's current level and the proposed next level gives you something concrete to consider before spending your money.

Three skill slots sit above the lower status bar. They can be selected with Q, W and E, or by clicking their icons. Keep those choices in mind when checking the upgrades: improving a warrior and improving a skill are separate decisions in the Help panel. The castle still needs defending while you work out how to develop the group.

How to Play Heroes vs Dragons Game

Defend the castle from the attacking dragons and develop your heroes and their skills as you progress.

  1. Read Help from the title menu. Locate health, heroes and money on the illustrated interface.
  2. Choose Play and use the cannon defence against the approaching attackers. Watch the health display as the stage progresses.
  3. Select a skill with Q, W or E, or click its on-screen icon when it is available.
  4. Open the hero information and review the upgrade cost and next-level information before buying an improvement.
  5. Use the pause control when you need a moment to examine the interface. Resume when you are ready to continue.

Controls

Heroes vs Dragons controls
InputAction
MouseSelect on-screen buttons, hero information and upgrades.
Q / W / EChoose the three skill slots, also selectable by clicking their icons.
Pause buttonPause or continue the action.

Tips for a better round

  • Check what a proposed upgrade changes before spending money. The Help screen shows current and next-level information for a reason.
  • Watch the health bar as well as the enemies. Reaching for an upgrade is less urgent than noticing that the defence is in trouble.

Questions About Heroes vs Dragons Game

Can skills be selected without their letter keys?

Yes. The original Help screen also allows selecting them with a mouse click on the skill icons.

Where can I check an upgrade?

Open the hero information. The Help panel illustrates the current level, next level and cost beside the upgrade control.