The new Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms is an awesome new entry into the ever-expanding mobile gaming market, this time in the form of a gacha RPG with a twist. 

Instead of relying on turn-based combat or a hybrid of real-time combat, Hero Blaze presents us with an awesome new combat system revolving around shooter stages where players can drag their characters left or right in order to dodge enemy attacks, while also shooting at the opponents above to take them out one by one. This gameplay is reminiscent of old arcade shooters like Space Invaders, or more recently to the Touhou series of bullet hell games, but combined with RPG progression and gacha mechanics. The result is a game ideal for those who want to enjoy thrilling and exciting stages, while also unlocking and progressively upgrading some of the best characters in order to create powerful teams.

However, as is usual with each new game that launches on the mobile market, there are many users who might have a few questions about how to get started on the right track. In this sense, we’ve decided to write this beginner’s guide for Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms where you can find a handful of tips and tricks for newcomers. With that being said, in the following paragraphs, you’ll find all you need to know to begin as a new player in this awesome gacha RPG.

Let’s begin!

Play on BlueStacks to Get the Best Controls and Performance

Hero Blaze is unlike most games that we’ve ever played on the mobile platform—and trust us; we’ve played A LOT of games at this point. This title achieves a unique combination of gacha RPG, with bullet hell and shoot ‘em up gameplay aspects. And while regular gachas can get a bit boring since they rely heavily on auto-combat, with most of the entertainment coming from the collectible aspects of their respective games, Hero Blaze actually offers a compelling gameplay experience that you’ll want to play manually every single time.

As those of you out there that grew up playing classic retro shooters like Gradius and R-Type might know, having good controls is crucial for your success in games like these. This is because your survival often comes down to whether or not you can squeeze through tiny pixels in order to avoid taking damage. And while Hero Blaze isn’t as punishing in this regard, you still need to dodge and aim your attacks properly if you want to win, which is something you can’t really do with great precision when playing on your phone.

Luckily, if you play Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms on PC with BlueStacks, you can get the absolute best controls in this game by using your mouse and keyboard, instead of having to fumble around by tapping and swiping on your touchscreen. In this sense, you’ll be zipping left and right dodging projectiles by dragging your mouse with superior comfort and precision, while also lining up accurate shots to take advantage of any openings.

Feel free to read our PC setup guide for Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms to learn how to get started in this game on your computers, in just a few simple steps.

Use the Correct Attack Type for the Task at Hand

While moving and shooting with precision will take you a long way in this game, knowing about the different attack types can definitely simplify even the toughest battles, as you’ll be able to sweep across stages with ease, regardless of the enemy’s actual setup.

In a nutshell, there are three different types of attacks in Hero Blaze, which affects the character’s effectiveness at dealing with certain enemy layouts:

• Rapid Fire Type: Represented by the green sword icon, these generals have the fastest fire rate, though their projectiles can only ever hit one enemy at a time. They’re great for fighting against bosses, but might struggle against enemy formations that are tightly packed, with support enemies standing in the back healing their allies.

• Penetration Type: Has a bit lower fire rate compared to the Rapid Fire Type, but their attacks can pierce and go through enemies, potentially hitting multiple foes with every shot. They’re very effective against enemy formations that are standing in straight lines, especially if there are pesky support units in the back rows.

• Explosive Type: The generals with the slowest attack rate, but whose projectiles explode, hurting all nearby units. This attack type is a bit harder to use, but can be quite effective when used against enemies that are closely packed together. However, when attacking large enemies like bosses, the AoE effect is wasted, so make sure to switch to another attack type when fighting against these tougher opponents.

Remember to Use Your Special Skills in Combat

With all the moving, dodging, and shooting, it’s easy to lose track of the action when you’re fighting your way through wave after wave. Nevertheless, as you continue to engage and defeat enemies, you’ll notice that the blue bar under your health gauge will progressively fill up. This bar represents your special meter, which when full, allows you to unleash the ultimate skill of the current general you’re controlling.

Play Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms on PC

Play Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms on PC

These special skills can create a variety of effects, which mostly revolve around dealing tons of damage, but that can also involve powerful buffs and temporary benefits. However, these skills must be used correctly in order to get the most out of them. As such, make sure to time them correctly, and remember that if you’re playing Hero Blaze on PC, you can easily unleash your skills pressing the Spacebar.

Reroll to Unlock the Best Generals From the Start

Even though this game has a significant skill component in that you’ll need to dodge and aim properly in order to complete stages, it’s also a gacha RPG where your roster of heroes can either simplify or complicate your progression. In other words, having a good roster of heroes can significantly improve your performance in this game, which is why you’ll definitely want to reroll in order to unlock one or two good characters from the very beginning.

For those who are unaware, rerolling refers to a method through which players can unlock the best characters in most gacha games from the very beginning, therefore getting a head start in the main story. In Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms, though it’s a slow process, it’s possible to reroll in order to obtain a few good generals from the start, which will make story progression much easier. In this sense, make sure to read up our reroll guide for Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms if you want to learn more.

Keep Your Best Generals Upgraded

Even if you do unlock the best Hero Blaze: Three Kingdoms generals from the very beginning, however, these will be ineffectual in the long run if you don’t upgrade them properly, as their stats will be quite low, and no matter how rare they are, they will struggle to defeat even the most basic enemies. 

There are many ways that you can upgrade your general in Hero Blaze, with the main method revolving around using EXP Books to grant them experience and increase their levels. However, your generals can also be upgraded through using general fragments to promote them, as well as upgrading their skills by using skill upgrade stones. Moreover, you can also outfit your generals with different types of gear, including special accessories that grant unique effects, but that are quite difficult to actually craft.

Lastly, when it comes to upgrading your generals, you can also spend resources to research certain technologies in the “Legislature” building, which will give you specific boosts and passive bonuses in combat. And though it will probably be a while before you make any meaningful enhancements here, they can give you a good boost down the line. In this sense, always try to keep them in mind whenever you have a few resources to spare.

And with that, we close our beginner’s guide with the best Hero Blaze tips and tricks. Feel free to share your own awesome and useful pointers, tricks, and strategies in the comments below to help out your fellow gamers!