Fire Emblem Heroes puts a tactics battle on a phone screen, with every fight played by swiping and decided by your knowledge and wit. Clearing the story and select events earns Orbs, which you spend to summon Heroes from across the series. It carries a Teen content rating and shows no ads.
Free to start, with orbs and optional purchases
Installing costs nothing, and the game shows no ads. In-app purchases are included. Orbs are the currency for summoning Heroes, and you earn them by clearing story chapters and select events.
Some popular Heroes can join your barracks early on, and the Heroes' Path quests unlock more as you progress.
Ten Books of story and Heroes from 18 titles
The story mode is split into Ten Books set in a world inspired by Norse mythology. Further stories are added monthly, according to the store text. Heroes come from many series entries, from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light to Fire Emblem Engage and Fortune's Weave, plus original characters by Yusuke Kozaki, Shigeki Maeshima and Yoshiku.
Battles use simple swipe controls adapted for smartphones, with a skill system for customizing units. An Auto-Battle option lets Heroes fight without your input. Growth relies on swapping skills and using Engage rather than level-grinding. Events and PvP modes add replay value beyond the story.
Version 10.10.1 and its Android 9 floor
The current version is 10.10.1, updated on October 22, 2026. The game first released on February 1, 2017, so it has been maintained for years. It needs Android 9 or later, and the package ID is com.nintendo.zaba.
Google Play shows a 4.5 rating from about 640.1 thousand ratings and over 10 million installs.
Fire Emblem Heroes pros and cons
Pros
- No ads
- Free to install with purchases optional
- Auto-Battle for players who skip manual tactics
- Heroes from 18 Fire Emblem-related titles
- New stories added monthly, per the store text
Cons
- In-app purchases are present
- Requires a persistent internet connection
- Needs a Nintendo Account for ages 13 and up
- Third-party partners may collect data for analytics and marketing
Is Fire Emblem Heroes safe?
The game is published by Nintendo Co., Ltd. and is available through Google Play, which is the only source we point to. Third-party partners may collect data for analytical and marketing purposes. It carries a Teen content rating. No independent security review is available.
How to install Fire Emblem Heroes
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Fire Emblem Heroes when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
