# Assets

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[**Heroes**](/game-mechanics/heroes.md) **in BLOCKLORDS**

1. **Central Role**: Heroes are the cornerstone of the gaming experience in BLOCKLORDS. They are pivotal to various aspects of the game, from combat to strategic expansion.
2. **Enhancing Squads**: Heroes significantly boost the strength and capabilities of your squads, influencing the outcome of battles.
3. **Leadership in Battles**: Their role in leading battles is crucial, dictating tactics and strategies in combat scenarios.
4. **Territorial Control**: Heroes assist in claiming and managing regions, an essential aspect for the growth and sustenance of your dynasty.
5. **Development and Enhancement**: Expanding and upgrading your hero’s abilities is a key gameplay element, adding depth to the game.
6. **Marketplace Integration**: Heroes can be traded and transferred on-chain, using networks like Immutable X and Polygon, through the BLOCKLORDS Marketplace. This feature adds an economic and interactive dimension to the game.

[**Banners**](/economy/assets/banners.md) **in BLOCKLORDS**

1. **Acquisition of Heroes**: Banners are a unique element used for obtaining heroes, essential for building a strong presence in the game.
2. **Crafting Books**: Banners can be used in the library to craft books, providing another layer of gameplay and strategy.
3. **Exchanging for Unique Heroes**: Players have the option to exchange banners for Unique Heroes, offering diversity and uniqueness in gameplay.
4. **Workshop Crafting**: They can also be crafted at the workshop, showcasing their multifunctional role within the game.

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