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Idle Heroes Gear Guide – Equipment, Treasures, and Artifacts Explained

Author : Nathan Feb 28,2025

Idle Heroes remains a top mobile Idle RPG, generating over $4 million last month and boasting over a million active players globally. The game consistently introduces new heroes with unique mechanics, making summoning and development engaging. Extensive gear options allow for personalized hero builds and stat amplification. This guide details the core gearing system and equipment types enhancing hero combat prowess. Let's dive in!

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What is Equipment?


Beyond leveling, equipping heroes is a primary method for boosting specific stats. Each hero has six equipment slots:

Weapons Armor Shoes Accessories Artifacts Gems/stones (Treasures)

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All artifacts within a tier share the same upgrade cost and engulf value. Artifact rarity influences effectiveness. Listed below from highest to lowest:

Orange Red Green Purple Yellow Blue

Orange and Red artifacts are the highest tier. Some artifacts are hero-specific, granting unique abilities/stats when equipped. Exclusive artifact versions generally surpass their standard counterparts, offering an additional property exclusive to heroes of a specific faction (indicated by a faction icon).

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