Codes last verified: May 30, 2026
Summon Heroes launched in February 2026 and already has 27.7 million visits and around 2,100 players online at any given moment — and that number keeps climbing. Developed by RedManta LLC, it blends classic tower defense with a deep summoner RPG, giving you 40+ heroes to collect, 10 story worlds to push through, and endgame modes like Nightmare Circus and PvP Tournaments that can eat up hours. Whether you just downloaded the game or you're hunting for the last few Rune slots, this guide covers everything you need to know.
When you first boot up Summon Heroes, you're dropped into a short tutorial that walks you through placing heroes and defending your base. Don't skip it — it hands you a handful of free gems and a starter hero that'll carry you through the first two worlds. After that, the game opens up fast.
Your main currency is Gems, earned through story clears, daily quests, and login streaks. You'll also accumulate Gold passively during matches, which is used to place and upgrade heroes mid-wave. There's a third resource called Hero Shards — you collect these from Dungeons and boss drops, and they let you unlock or rank up specific heroes without gambling on the summon banner.
Before you do anything else, redeem every active code (listed below). A fresh account can grab enough free gems from codes alone to do at least one multi-summon session, which is a big early advantage.
The summoning system is the core pull loop of Summon Heroes. You spend Gems on the banner to unlock heroes, and with 40+ characters in the pool, there's always something new to chase. Heroes are split across four rarity tiers: Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. Legendaries have the lowest drop rate but bring the biggest damage multipliers and unique passive abilities.
Here's what the odds look like on the standard banner:
| Rarity | Drop Chance | Role Types |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 55% | Melee, Archer |
| Rare | 30% | Mage, Support, Assassin |
| Epic | 12% | Tank, Ranger, Healer |
| Legendary | 3% | All types — unique passives |
Always use the Multi-Summon (10x pull) rather than single pulls. It costs the same total Gems but guarantees at least one Rare or better every session. If you're saving for a specific Legendary, the pity system kicks in at 80 pulls — you're guaranteed a Legendary at that point regardless of luck.
Duplicate heroes aren't wasted. Every duplicate converts into Soul Stones, which you spend on the hero upgrade tree to push stats beyond the normal cap. Once a hero hits 5-star, their base attack can more than double compared to a fresh copy — so don't dismiss Commons you've already maxed.
Story mode is the backbone of your progression. There are 10 worlds in total, each split into multiple stages with a boss fight at the end. Clearing stages for the first time gives you a one-time gem reward, and 3-starring every stage in a world unlocks a bonus chest with rare materials.
The difficulty curve gets steep around World 5. Enemies start having elemental resistances that match poorly against generic physical damage dealers. Here's a rough breakdown of what each world introduces:
| World | Notable Challenge | Key Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – Greenfield Plains | Tutorial enemies, single-path maps | Starter Rune fragments |
| 2 – Ashrock Valley | Split lanes, faster wave timing | Common hero shards |
| 3 – Frostpeak Ridge | Armored enemies, reduced knockback | Rare Rune fragments |
| 4 – Sunken Marshes | Swarm waves with small, fast units | Gold multiplier token |
| 5 – Ember Citadel | Fire-resist enemies, heal-block boss | Epic hero shards |
| 6 – Voidtide Shore | Flying units, ranged-only threat | Rare Rune (complete) |
| 7 – Crystal Labyrinth | Maze layout, stealth mini-bosses | Epic Rune fragments |
| 8 – Ironwall Fortress | Shield-bearing tanks, AoE requirement | Legendary hero shards |
| 9 – Stormreach Peak | Lightning-type immunity waves | Epic Rune (complete) |
| 10 – Shadowrealm Gate | Final boss with 3 phases | Legendary Rune fragments |
You don't need to 3-star every stage before moving on. Push to unlock the next world first to increase your gem income, then come back to clean up missed stars when your squad is stronger. World 10's final boss has three distinct phases and will wall most players the first time — bring at least two healers and a dedicated tank hero.
Summon Heroes has two competitive modes: a standard PvP Arena that runs continuously, and the Global Tournament that opens on a scheduled cycle (usually every two weeks).
In the Arena, you submit your best defense formation and attack other players' squads. Wins push your rating up through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers. Each tier reset at the end of the season drops a ranked chest — Diamond players get Legendary hero shards and a large gem haul. Arena matches are semi-automated: both players set their squad, and the AI controls placement, so the team composition matters more than real-time micro.
The Global Tournament is a bracket competition. The top 1,024 rated Arena players qualify, and from there it's a single-elimination bracket. Matches are live, meaning both players are actively controlling their heroes in real time. The top 16 finishers all receive exclusive hero shards and cosmetic titles that aren't available anywhere else in the game. Even reaching the top 128 pays out well — roughly 500 gems and a full Epic Rune.
For Arena success, focus on squad synergy rather than raw rarity. A well-Runed Epic team with a proper frontline-backline split will beat a poorly-built Legendary squad almost every time. Counter-pick matters too: if you keep losing to a specific defense, check what elements your attackers use versus what the enemy carries.
The Runes system launched alongside the game's early access period, and it's one of the things that separates Summon Heroes from simpler tower defense games. Each hero has up to 4 Rune slots that unlock progressively as you rank them up. Runes come in six stat categories:
Runes themselves have three tiers: Normal, Enhanced, and Radiant. Normal Runes drop from story stages and daily missions. Enhanced Runes come out of Dungeons. Radiant Runes — the ones worth grinding for — drop from Nightmare Circus and have a small chance to appear in the World 10 boss chest.
Runes can also be upgraded individually using Rune Dust, a material that drops from salvaging unwanted Runes. Upgrading a Radiant Attack Rune from level 1 to level 10 roughly doubles its stat bonus, so it's worth investing in a small set of strong Runes rather than upgrading everything you pick up.
Your main goal in the early game is unlocking heroes and building a reliable squad of 6. Don't stress about Legendaries yet — a 4-star Rare with good Runes will handle Worlds 1 through 4 comfortably. Prioritize clearing daily quests every day; they're the fastest free gem source available to new players, often paying out 80–120 gems per day just from the quest chain alone.
This is where team composition really starts mattering. You need at least one dedicated tank hero on the front row to absorb damage while your backline chips away. World 5's heal-block boss in particular can wipe squads that rely too heavily on sustain. Swap in a pure damage dealer and kill the boss before it gets its second shield phase up.
Mid game is also when Dungeons become essential. Run your three daily Dungeon tickets every single day — hero shards accumulate faster than you'd expect, and targeted upgrades through shards beat random banner pulls for specific roster gaps.
By World 9, elemental matchups are no longer optional. You need a roster with at least two or three elemental types represented so you can swap squads for specific stages. World 10's three-phase final boss has a different vulnerability in each phase — physical damage for phase one, magic for phase two, and true damage (ignores resistances) for phase three. You won't beat it with a mono-type squad.
Once you've cleared story mode, Nightmare Circus becomes your primary grind. Go in with a healer, a speed-buffing support, and your two highest-damage heroes. Survivability matters more than raw DPS in Circus because the waves don't stop — you need heroes that can sustain for 20+ minutes.
These codes were verified working as of May 30, 2026. Roblox game codes expire without warning, so redeem them as soon as possible. If a code throws an error, it may have already expired or been typed incorrectly.
| Code | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RUNELAUNCH | Free Gems + Rune fragment pack | Active |
| 100KMEMBERS | Gems + bonus Gold token | Active |
| WELCOMEHERO | Starter gem pack (new accounts) | Active |
| SUMMONDAILY | Daily gem bonus | Active |
| MANTALAUNCH | Launch celebration gem drop | Active |
| BETA2026 | Beta tester reward pack | Expired |
| FIRSTWAVE | Early access gem bonus | Expired |
If you enjoy collecting codes and free in-game items, check out our guides for similar games: Anime Vanguards, All Star Tower Defense, Anime Defenders, and Toilet Tower Defense all have active code lists updated regularly.
Summon Heroes has cosmetic and convenience items in the Robux shop — things like exclusive hero skins, inventory expansion passes, and bundle deals on premium summon currency. None of it is required to progress, but skins do look sharp, and the extra inventory space saves headaches once you're deep into Rune farming.
If you'd rather not spend real money, Earnaldo lets you earn free Robux by completing simple tasks — surveys, app trials, short videos. It's legitimate, it's fast, and the Robux you earn can go straight toward anything in Summon Heroes or any other Roblox game you play.
Complete quick tasks on Earnaldo and convert your points to free Robux. No credit card, no catch — just rewards you actually earn.
As of May 2026, Summon Heroes has over 40 unique heroes to collect. They span multiple rarities and roles, from frontline tanks to back-row damage dealers. RedManta LLC has confirmed more are planned in future content updates.
Open the game, click the Settings or Codes button on the main menu, type your code exactly as shown, and hit Redeem. Codes are case-sensitive, so copy-paste when you can to avoid typos.
Runes are equippable items that boost your heroes' stats — things like attack power, health, cooldown reduction, and gold generation. Higher-tier Runes drop from Dungeons and Nightmare Circus. Each hero has up to 4 Rune slots that unlock as you rank them up.
There are 10 story mode worlds to work through. Each world has multiple stages and ends with a boss fight that drops upgraded gear and rare hero shards. 3-starring every stage in a world unlocks a bonus chest with rare materials.
Yes, Summon Heroes is completely free to play on Roblox. Robux can speed up certain progression paths and unlock cosmetics, but all heroes and game modes are accessible without spending anything.
The Global Tournament is a competitive PvP bracket where the top 1,024 rated Arena players face off in live single-elimination matches. Top finishers earn exclusive hero shards and large gem rewards. It runs on a roughly two-week cycle.
Nightmare Circus is a high-difficulty endgame mode that throws continuous waves of elite enemies at your squad. It's the best consistent source of Radiant Rune drops and one of the fastest ways to earn premium currency once you've cleared story mode.
Focus on completing daily quests for consistent gem income, run all three Dungeon tickets every day for targeted hero shards, redeem every active code, and use the 10x Multi-Summon rather than single pulls. Equipping Runes early also stretches your current heroes much further than raw rarity alone.
Summon Heroes is one of the more polished tower defense launches Roblox has seen in 2026. The Runes system adds genuine depth that keeps progression interesting well past the story credits, the PvP side is competitive without being pay-to-win, and Nightmare Circus gives endgame players a reason to log in every day. With 27.7 million visits and climbing, RedManta LLC clearly hit on something people want.
The biggest tip, honestly? Don't rush summons. Let codes and daily quests build your gem stack, invest in Runes for your core squad early, and push story mode at a steady pace. That approach will get you to World 10 without burning through currency on heroes you won't use. Good luck in the Shadowrealm Gate.
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