Howard

InfantryEpicGeneration 1

Free-to-play infantry anchor for early Conquest and Arena, and your first infantry rally leader.

Strong in: PvP Joiner (S or A tier, Generation 8)

Tier per role now (Generation 8)

Tier of Howard per role and generation
Role	Gen 1	Gen 2	Gen 3	Gen 4	Gen 5	Gen 6	Gen 7	Gen 8
Bear Rally Lead	C	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Bear Rally Joiner	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
PvP Rally Lead	B	C	C	D	D	D	D	D
PvP Garrison Lead	B	C	D	D	D	D	D	D
PvP 60/40 Garrison Lead	–	–	–	D	D	D	D	D
PvP Joiner	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
Solo March	B	B	C	D	D	D	D	D
Arena & Conquest	A	B	C	D	D	D	D	D

Tier list checked 2026-11-06. A dash means the hero is not ranked for that role.

Conquest stats. Set other levels and stars in the comparison tool.

Shielded Strike conquest
Howard gives an enemy a solid whack with his heavy shield, knocking the target back while dealing Attack*280% Area of Effect damage.
Shown at maximum level (5).
Joint Defense conquest
Howard leads the effort to fortify defenses, increasing Defense by 15% for all heroes.
Shown at maximum level (5).
Shield Block conquest
Howard trades in his shield for an upgraded model, reducing damage taken by 30%.
Shown at maximum level (5).
Defenders' Edge expedition
Howard guards our troops with his shield, reducing damage taken by 20% for all troops.
Shown at maximum level (5).
Weaken expedition
Howard's intimidating presence reduces the total Enemy Squads' Attack by 20%.
Shown at maximum level (5).