Highland Roguelite Database & Compendium
William Wallace

William Wallace

Playable from Start

A proud Scottish leader, born to lead from the front.

Health
75
Block
20
Speed
3
Parry
0.12s

His iron Parry and fearless Dodge knock enemies away. Balanced in most aspects of combat.

44 Upgrades & Builds
Brienne Ironleg

Brienne Ironleg

Unlocked through Play

A sturdy warrior who excels at quick attacks, quick steps and flurries.

Health
50
Block
50
Speed
4
Parry
0.15s

Her damage increases with Direct Hits. Receiving damage resets Direct Hits. Additionally, Dodge does not cancel her combos.

43 Upgrades & Builds
Ruadh Stonecrusher

Ruadh Stonecrusher

Unlocked through Play

A warrior with a strong constitution who can absorb many hits. Slow to strike but brutal in force.

Health
100
Block
5
Speed
1
Parry
0.066s

He does not get interrupted by attacks. Activate his Special to reclaim HP through crushing blows.

43 Upgrades & Builds
Dr. Corvinus

Dr. Corvinus

Not in current build

A master of remedies and potions who understands the line between cure and poison.

Health
50
Block
10
Speed
4
Parry
0.12s

A more technical Hero who can quickly get in and out of combat and apply various statuses.

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Mr. Wolf

Mr. Wolf

Not in current build

A quest for vengeance left this madman with nothing but the cold certainty of the kill.

Health
200
Block
30
Speed
3
Parry
0.12s

Berserker - Aggressive. Has the highest HP pool in the entire game (200 HP) and devastating melee fury.

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Spear Warrior

Spear Warrior

Not in current build

Hailing from a country far away, this hero is adept at moving from enemy to enemy with great technique.

Health
50
Block
30
Speed
5
Parry
0.12s

Speed - Technical. Highest movement speed (5) and maximum complexity (5 of 5).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is the best hero in Tears of Metal?

William Wallace is the most balanced and beginner-friendly commander with a strong parry and all-around stats. Ruadh Stonecrusher is the best pick against heavy armor thanks to his armor-breaking warhammer.

How do I unlock all heroes?

Wallace starts unlocked. Other commanders are unlocked through campaign progress, and a few are preview files not yet in the current build. Each hero page shows its exact unlock condition.

What does the village upgrade tree do?

Every commander has a unique camp upgrade tree with permanent stat boosts and gear improvements (for example Wallace has 15 items). These upgrades persist across runs.