At A Glance
- Comprehensive ranking of all MageTrain heroes
- Recommendations on which heroes to unlock early
- Tips for positioning and synergy with other heroes
In MageTrain, your heroes are the key to surviving increasingly difficult dungeon runs. Choosing the right heroes early can make the difference between long, successful runs and quick defeats. This guide ranks all heroes in MageTrain, highlights their strengths and weaknesses, and provides recommendations on which ones to prioritize.
Hero Tiers and Rankings
S-Tier Heroes:
- Arcanist: High damage output and excellent range. Ideal for placing in the rear or middle of the train.
- Paladin: Strong defensive abilities with crowd-control effects. Great frontline tank.
A-Tier Heroes:
- Witcher: Balanced DPS and mobility. Effective in mid to late-game.
- Necromancer: Summons minions to add extra damage over time. Requires careful positioning.
B-Tier Heroes:
- Mage: Reliable damage but lower health; best paired with a tank hero.
- Ranger: Fast attack speed, but weaker in later waves without upgrades.
C-Tier Heroes:
- Rogue: High mobility but low durability. Good for skill-focused builds only.
- Cleric: Provides healing, but output is low in solo runs.
Hero Unlock Priorities
- Arcanist first: Unlocking Arcanist early gives your train significant early damage.
- Paladin second: Balances the team with frontline tanking capabilities.
- Necromancer and Witcher: Unlock later for advanced synergy and specialized builds.
Positioning Tips
- Place tanky heroes at the front to absorb collisions and enemy attacks.
- DPS heroes should occupy the middle or rear for continuous damage output.
- Avoid placing fragile heroes in front; collision damage is frequent early in runs.
Synergies
- Arcanist + Necromancer creates sustained ranged damage while minions absorb some hits.
- Paladin + Mage increases survival, letting you focus on upgrades and long runs.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right heroes and positioning them effectively can drastically improve your runs in MageTrain. Focus on unlocking S-tier heroes first, optimize their placement, and experiment with synergies for maximum efficiency.

