Rare Heroes - Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Rare heroes don't quite live up to their name, they're relatively easy to obtain, which can catch new players off guard. Unfortunately, like Normal heroes, they are completely unusable in combat and are relegated to collection-only status. However, their slightly higher rarity makes them better Codex reward sources than their Normal counterparts, giving them a meaningful indirect utility over the long run.

What should you do with Rare heroes?

Rare heroes share the same fate as Normal heroes: they exist solely to complete your Codex and earn rubies and permanent passive stats. Their combat kit is too weak to contribute anything to a team, and has been since the game launched. Don't try to use them in combat — focus exclusively on leveling them up and raising their stars for Codex progress.

How do you obtain Rare heroes?

Like Normal heroes, Rare heroes are available through the standard summon system on all banners. With a 29% appearance rate at summon level 10, they are naturally less common than Normal heroes, but you'll still accumulate a good number of them over the course of your summons without specifically targeting them. Unlike Extra heroes, no alternative acquisition system is needed — the standard gacha is sufficient.

Normal vs. Rare — What's the difference?

	Normal	Rare
Summon rate	43.85%	29%
Rubies on unlock	50	100
Rubies at level 50	750	950
Codex accuracy for levels	+3%	+4%
Maximum level	50	50
Usable in combat	❌	❌

In short, Rare heroes reward you slightly better than Normal heroes in the Codex, which justifies prioritizing them slightly when deciding who to level up first.

Hero List

Hero	Class	Kit description	Playable?
Hokin	Melee Type	Self Taunt Immunity passive	No
Pepe	Defense Type	Self-Revive (once, 40% HP)	No
Raccoon	Defense Type	AOE + Taunt + Self-Defense buff	No
Guppy	Defense Type	Self-Heal (22% HP) on active skill	No
Cooper	Defense Type	Self-Veil (4 hits) on active skill	No
Derik	Melee Type	Paralysis (1.2 sec) on active skill	No
Aaron	Melee Type	AOE + Defense Decrease (10%)	No
Jas	Ranged Type	AOE damage on active skill	No
Toto	Ranged Type	Self-Attack Speed buff	No
Bella	Ranged Type	Paralysis (1.2 sec) on active skill	No
Baron	Defense Type	Self Tense Immunity passive	No
Jak	Defense Type	Taunt + Evasion Self-Buff	No
Raul	Ranged Type	Knock Back on critical hits	No
Loto	Melee Type	Silence (8 sec) on active skill	No
Archon	Defense Type	Self Frostbite Immunity passive	No
Wendy	Defense Type	Taunt + Defense Self-Buff	No
Rowl	Melee Type	Crit Rate Decrease (8%) on active skill	No

In what order should you level heroes for the Codex?

Priority follows two steps:

Should you max them or just unlock them?

The first step is always to unlock them to collect the immediate 100. Once you have a surplus of hero experience — which happens naturally around mid-game — level them to 50. The cost is low since that's the cap, and every 10 levels unlocks a new Codex reward.

When should you start leveling Rare heroes?

Wait until mid-game, once you are consistently crafting all your hero strengthening stones in Elke's cauldron every day. Use the surplus hero experience to level your Rare heroes, but only after you have finished your Legendary, Unique, and Epic heroes that grant Accuracy in the Codex.

FAQ

Are Rare heroes really rarer than Normal ones?

Yes — their summon rate is 29% compared to 43.85% for Normal heroes. You'll naturally get fewer of them, which partly explains their better Codex reward.

How many rubies do you earn by maxing a Rare hero?

Unlocking a Rare hero grants 100. Leveling them to 50 grants 950 additional rubies. Additional 3,600 rubies are earned when reaching 10 stars.

Is there any Rare hero with a special use outside the Codex?

No. Unlike Extra heroes where

Jiangshi Pooki is an exception, no Rare hero has any combat utility or use in a specific game mode.

What should you do with duplicate Rare heroes?

Duplicates are used to raise your hero's star level, which unlocks additional Codex rewards. Don't ignore them, regularly check your hero list to upgrade stars on your existing heroes.

Should you finish all Normal heroes before starting Rare ones?

No. Codex stats come first. A Rare hero with Accuracy takes priority over a Normal hero with a secondary stat, even if your Normal collection isn't complete.