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

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 01,2025

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, offering exciting summoning and development opportunities. Extensive gear options allow for personalized hero builds and stat amplification. This guide details the core gearing system and equipment types for enhanced combat power. Let's dive in!

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What is Equipment?

Beyond leveling, equipment significantly boosts hero stats. Each hero has six equipment slots:

Weapons Armor Shoes Accessories Artifacts Gems/stones (Treasures)

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Artifacts within a tier share upgrading costs and engulf values. Rarity impacts artifact strength, with the following hierarchy (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 artifacts are typically stronger than their standard counterparts, offering an additional property exclusive to heroes of the correct faction (indicated by a faction icon).

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