In Hero Wars, Faceless is known as one of the most unusual magic heroes. His defining ability, Doppelganger, lets him copy the ultimate of an ally and unleash it as his own. On paper, that sounds incredibly strong — but in reality, there are important limits. Some ultimates simply don’t work with Faceless, and knowing which ones to avoid can save you wasted energy and missed opportunities. If you want to dig deeper into strategy guides and team-building tips, you can explore Hero Wars for more detailed breakdowns.
The Faceless vs. Faceless Problem
One of the strangest interactions comes when both teams include Faceless. If the battle narrows down to just those two, Doppelganger won’t trigger — he can’t copy himself. In a larger fight, the mechanic is slightly different. If both Faceless heroes are still standing, each one defaults to reusing the last ultimate they previously copied.
Summoners and Channeled Abilities
Some ultimates don’t function at all under Doppelganger. Morrigan’s Army of Graven won’t summon skeletons when copied, and Mushy & Shroom’s mushroom army is completely unavailable to Faceless. Jet’s Elixir of Vigor is another mismatch: because it’s a channeled ability that needs sustained energy, Faceless instantly cancels it, wasting his cast entirely.
Heroes Who Require Rage
Astrid and Lucas rely on a unique rage mechanic. When Faceless tries to copy their ultimate, nothing happens — he doesn’t have rage to trigger the ability. As a result, the skill fails and he burns through energy with no reward.
When Copying Does Nothing
Even when Doppelganger “works,” it often delivers little benefit. Ishmael’s ultimate boosts critical hits and attack speed, which are great for physical fighters, but Faceless is a magic hero. The crit chance is wasted, and the demonic energy drain isn’t replicated. The same issue happens with Elmir: Faceless copies the transformation, but because he doesn’t deal physical damage, the boost has no impact.
Jhu is another example. His ultimate grants rage, attack speed, and temporary immortality. Faceless can mimic the visuals, but the mechanics don’t apply. He doesn’t benefit from rage or crit boosts, and he doesn’t get Jhu’s survival mechanic. It looks cool, but strategically, it’s empty.
Timing Matters: Satori’s Ultimate
Sometimes the problem is about timing. Satori’s ultimate can technically be copied, but the damage depends on whether enemies still carry Fox Fire marks. Since Satori consumes those marks when casting,
Faceless often ends up copying it when no marks remain, leaving his ultimate to do zero damage. Without careful timing, this ends up being another wasted skill.
The Ninja Turtles Exception
One of the newest heroes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, also can’t be duplicated. Their ultimate is a multi-entity combo, and the system doesn’t allow Faceless to reproduce it. Instead, Doppelganger simply reuses the last ultimate Faceless successfully copied earlier in the fight.
How to Use Faceless Effectively
The takeaway is clear: Faceless is powerful when used wisely, but his Doppelganger has limits. To maximize his value, avoid pairing him with:
- Rage-based heroes like Astrid and Lucas
- Summoners like Morrigan and Mushy & Shroom
- Channeling heroes like Jet
- Physical-only damage boosters like Ishmael, Elmir, or Jhu
Instead, use him with heroes whose ultimates scale universally or add utility regardless of role. That way, every copied ultimate has real value.
Final Thoughts
Faceless adds creativity and surprise to Hero Wars, but only if you understand what he can and can’t do. Knowing which ultimates won’t translate is the key to avoiding wasted energy. By steering clear of poor synergy, you’ll unlock his true potential during Faceless Brawls and beyond.
