# 1.0.9 Preview Part 1 – Hero Classes
**URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133
**Category:** Official News
**Created:** [March 1, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133 "2016-03-01T15:48:42Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/1 "2016-03-01T15:48:42Z")
Originally published at: [1.0.9 Preview Part 1 – Hero Classes – Gems of War](http://gemsofwar.com/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/)
Greetings, adventurers! A time for Heroes is almost upon us! Check out our first preview video for the 1.0.9 update, and let Sirrian walk you through how the new Hero Classes work.
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ5JJT8Jmyg)
Please note this Preview only applies to an upcoming patch for Steam, iOS and Android versions of the game.
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### Author:  [@Archenassa](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Archenassa)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/2 "2016-03-01T15:56:18Z")
That looks absolutely awesome… but what am I ever going to do with my 400k+ souls? \>\_\<
In any case, looking forward to trying theses hero classes! 🙂
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### Author:  [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/3 "2016-03-01T15:56:48Z")
🍒🍒🍒
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### Author:  [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/4 "2016-03-01T16:00:09Z")
This looks very interesting, I couldn’t tell very well, does it look like this brings the hero’s skills in line with troops?
I LITERALLY said out loud “ugh more souls?” Right before You mentioned the arena thing.
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### Author:  [@Macawi](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Macawi)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/5 "2016-03-01T16:01:05Z")
@Sirrian
Is there anyway possible that you can offer the video in closed captioning?
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### Author:  [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/6 "2016-03-01T16:04:01Z")
I’ll look into that for you - I’m a relative youtube n00b, so I’m sure it’s possible, I just need to figure out how!
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### Author:  [@JasonAshcroft](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/JasonAshcroft)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/7 "2016-03-01T16:06:39Z")
OMG sounds awesome!!!
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### Author:  [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/8 "2016-03-01T16:06:53Z")
> [@Machiknight](#):
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> does it look like this brings the hero’s skills in line with troops?
Yes - should have clarified that in the video actually. A maxed out hero will be in line with (or slightly better than) a maxed out Legendary in 109.
Actually that statement needs some context, because Legendary stats ALSO are getting a buff to make sure they’re better than commons, rares, ultras. epics at 20… we’ve generally redistributed points so that base-rarity means something now.
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### Author:  [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/9 "2016-03-01T16:09:43Z")
So to clarify the clarification:
Troops skills are being redistributed so rarity is more meaningful.
The hero skills are being brought into line with 1.09 legendary troops (possibly slightly better).
Yes? If so this is very exciting!
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### Author:  [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/10 "2016-03-01T16:10:35Z")
Yes, Exactly!
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### Author:  [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/11 "2016-03-01T16:13:20Z")
> [@Sirrian](#):
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> Yes, Exactly!
Woohoo! That’s great news! Especially since it looks like I’ll be needing to play a lot more arena!
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### Author:  [@Rasper](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Rasper)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/12 "2016-03-01T16:20:53Z")
So just Arena getting boosted on soul generation? Meaning that Valkyrie remains a “must” for pvp souls ☹
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### Author:  [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/13 "2016-03-01T16:30:49Z")
There might come other troops as Valkyrie, that pumping souls in their skill, with other mana colors. Cant wait.
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### Author:  [@CSZ](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/CSZ)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/14 "2016-03-01T16:45:55Z")
I’m excited to finally see more heroes in PVP. And the customization looks awesome.
However, my little comment about Hack 'n Slash: Uh-oh…
Let’s see if I can still reach Rank 1 while being an Underdog (no Level 10 Kingdoms)
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### Author:  [@Gouki](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gouki)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/15 "2016-03-01T17:10:25Z")
Looking great. To be honest before this i assumed heroes would just get traits tacked onto them and some skill bonuses, this is so much more, awesome.
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### Author:  [@Emos](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Emos)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/16 "2016-03-01T17:11:00Z")
Love the idea of unique Legendary traits! Will each legendary troop have a unique trait or will there be some repeats among the various legends? Having hero traits is awesome too, I was actually predicting then to be attached to weapons. Can’t wait for the update 🙂
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### Author:  [@Serale](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Serale)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/17 "2016-03-01T17:16:56Z")
Still no mass disenchant for extra Mythics?
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### Author:  [@Machiknight](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Machiknight)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/18 "2016-03-01T17:21:02Z")
> [@Rasper](#):
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> Valkyrie remains a “must” for pvp souls
Sigh, I need 627225 more souls BESIDES what the hero needs, in order to max all my units. I sure hope the arena is a SIGNIFICANT boost!
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### Author:  [@Brakkish](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Brakkish)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/19 "2016-03-01T17:23:40Z")
Totally. Awesome.
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### Author:  [@orbin111](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/orbin111)
#### Post date: [March 1, 2016, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-0-9-preview-part-1-hero-classes/4133/20 "2016-03-01T17:43:13Z")
I need 584995 souls 🙂
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