Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD heroes: 12-hero roster and pair deployment
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Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launches with 12 epic heroes selected per stage as a pair, per the Ironhide press release. 11 heroes are publicly named through Steam Community Devlogs #27 and #29; the 12th hero has not been announced as of research date.
- Hero count
- 12 epic heroes
- Publicly named
- 11 of 12
- Deployment
- Pick 2 heroes per stage
- Per-hero numbers
- Not announced
The 11 publicly revealed heroes
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Gerald
KnightFrontline knight anchor from the Linirean Order.
Link to this entryZefira
ArcherArcher scout tied to the Silveroak rangers.
Link to this entryBolin
BarracksDwarven defender recruited from the Valardul holds.
Link to this entryConnor
KnightKnights Order captain with shield-and-blade melee.
Link to this entryIgnus
MageFire-wielding mage from the Stormcloud Sorcerers.
Link to this entryMalik
ScoutDesert skirmisher paired with blade and dune tactics.
Link to this entryOni
ChampionDemonic champion introduced in Steam Devlog #27.
Link to this entryDrakkan
DragonDragon-rider frontline with Wyvern-flying mobility.
Link to this entryAshbite
DragonDraconic bruiser anchoring the dragon-frontline role.
Link to this entryRhodes the Earth Bastion
BastionEarth-bastion defender revealed in Steam Devlog #29.
Link to this entryGemina the Arcane Illusionist
IllusionistArcane Illusionist from the Arcania Order, revealed in Devlog #29.
Link to this entryIlliana the Dragon Tamer
TamerDragon Tamer from the Linirean riding corps, revealed in Devlog #29.
Link to this entryThe 12th hero is still to be announced
The Steam store and the Ironhide press release list 12 epic heroes, but only 11 are publicly named as of research date. Ironhide has not confirmed the identity of the 12th hero. Treat any third-party roster or count that lists a 12th named hero as unverified until Ironhide or the Steam Community Hub publishes the reveal.
How pair deployment works
Pair deployment is the headline hero mechanic for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD: each stage lets the player pick 2 of the 12 epic heroes. The pair rotates between stages, so choosing complementary roles — frontline tank plus backline damage, scout versus zone control — is part of the launch-week meta. Per-hero HP, ability cooldowns, and unlock tree details are not announced; treat any third-party 'best heroes ranked' list as unverified until Ironhide or the Steam Community Hub confirms per-hero numbers.
Where the roster was revealed
The hero count and pair-deployment mechanic come from the Steam store page for AppID 4259190 and the Ironhide press release on irondune.com. Steam Community Hub Devlog #27 (Sept 4, 2026) introduced Oni with a dedicated character post. Devlog #29 'The Full Lineup' revealed Rhodes, Gemina, and Illiana as the final three named heroes. Cross-reference the live Steam Community Hub threads under AppID 4259190 for launch-day additions.
FAQ
How many heroes does Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD have?
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD launches with 12 epic heroes, per the Steam store page and the Ironhide press release. Players pick 2 heroes per stage as a pair.
What hero abilities are confirmed for Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD?
The pair-deployment mechanic and the 12-hero count are confirmed at the pair level. Per-hero HP, ability numbers, and unlock trees are not announced as of research date.
How do I pick the best hero pair?
Pair selection is a feel-based choice until the launch build and Steam Community Hub threads confirm specific pair bonuses. Look for a frontline tank plus backline damage or scout versus zone control rotation across the 18-stage campaign.