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Bard Idle

Build a unique team, where each character has a random weapon, race and class. Strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, will capture your adventure in history!

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November 28, 2025
246 days ago
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Mixed833 reviews69.6%

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About the Game

Build a unique team


Build a unique team! You will choose heroes from a list where each character has a random weapon, race and class. All this gives a huge number of random combinations! Your choice is important: in a strong team, the heroes will supplement each other.

Create a ballad


The game presents a ballad creation system. Create a ballad of your choice to support your playing style and enhance your team of heroes!

Engage in epic battles


Only strong combinations of heroes, enhanced by the ballad creation system and jelly dwarfs, can leave a mark on history!

As well as:

  • 16 classes
  • 20 types of weapons
  • 6 races
  • Over 100 unique ballad lines
  • 7 types of jelly gnomes
  • Events: chests, altars, animals and unexpected encounters
  • Game Modes: Arena, Hero's Way, Battle with Titans, Training
  • Combination of active and passive play
  • Original soundtrack and attention to sound