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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about playing Hero Havoc.
What is Hero Havoc?
Hero Havoc is an original top-down action-survival browser game. You pick one of 12 original heroes, survive waves of villains, beat a boss every fifth wave, choose upgrade cards as you level up, and spend coins on permanent Hero Lab perks and new heroes. How to Play
Is Hero Havoc free?
Yes. Hero Havoc is free to play in your web browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no download required.
Do I need an account to play?
No. You can play immediately without signing up. If you want to appear on the global leaderboards, you just choose a nickname.
Can I play Hero Havoc on mobile?
Yes. On phones and tablets you drag anywhere on the screen to move, your hero fires automatically with aim assist, and the special has its own on-screen button. Fullscreen and both portrait and landscape are supported.
How do I move and shoot?
Drag on touch screens, or use WASD or the arrow keys on desktop. Your hero shoots automatically at nearby villains.
Does Hero Havoc save my progress?
Yes. Coins, unlocked heroes, Hero Lab perks, badges and daily streaks are saved on your device in this browser. Clearing browser data or switching browsers starts fresh.
How do I unlock new heroes?
Five heroes are unlocked from the start. The other seven are bought with banked coins, from 400 coins for Ion King up to 1,200 coins for Wildcard. Compare all heroes
What are coins used for?
Coins unlock heroes and buy permanent Hero Lab perks. Coins collected during a run are banked when the run ends, even if you lose. Fastest ways to earn coins
What is the Hero Lab?
The Hero Lab sells six permanent perks that apply to every run: Tough Suit, Rocket Boots, Power Core, Coin Magnet, Second Wind and Starter Kit. Hero Lab guide
What difficulty modes are available?
Rookie, Hero, Legend and Nightmare. Higher difficulties bring tougher, faster, more numerous villains and fewer health drops, but larger coin rewards. Difficulty guide
What happens when I lose a run?
The run ends and you see a summary with your wave, score and any new badges. Your coins are banked, and you can submit eligible results to the leaderboards.
When do bosses appear?
A boss arrives every fifth wave, and a Cog Sergeant mini-boss appears on the wave before each boss wave. Boss strategy hub
Can Hero Havoc be played with friends?
Yes. Play with a CPU partner, or create an online room and share its six-character code with up to three friends.
How does co-op work?
The host creates a room, picks the difficulty and wave mode (20 Waves or Endless), and starts once everyone is ready. Waves grow with the number of players, downed heroes revive after a short timer, and the run ends only when every hero is down. Co-op guide
How do I earn more coins?
Survive longer — bosses and stage-clear bonuses are worth far more than ordinary monsters. Treasure Waves double coins, higher difficulties multiply rewards, and daily challenges and badges pay bonuses. Coin guide
Which hero is best for beginners?
Arachnyx, for its cheap invulnerable dash, or Titan, for the highest health in the game. Arrowstorm is the best long-range starter. Best heroes for beginners
Which hero is best for bosses?
Arrowstorm is the safest boss hero because its special prioritises bosses and leaves burns. Starborn and Prowler deal more damage but are riskier. Heroes ranked by playstyle
How do leaderboards work?
Pick a nickname and submit eligible runs to the global leaderboards for highest wave, score, kills and fastest boss. Runs are checked on our servers. Leaderboards
How often is Hero Havoc updated?
Hero Havoc is actively developed. Every notable change — new heroes, modes, balance and fixes — is recorded on the updates page. Game updates
Where can I report a bug?
Use the contact page to tell us what happened, which device and browser you used, and what you were doing in the game. Contact us
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