Heroica Heroica is a LEGO Games subtheme that was released in June of 2011 . It was originally spotted at a 2011 Toy Fair . It is an adventuring game with models that can be purchased separately from each other , of which there are five . The modules can be arranged as suggested in the instructions , or at the discretion of the player . You can play in Normal Mode , Epic Mode , and Battle Mode . Microfigures Introduced . The Microfigures , introduced in this theme , include two factions , the Heroes and the Monsters . Each set contains a few heroes and numerous monsters for the heroes to fight . Some microfigures are exclusive to certain sets , but some , such as the Wizard and the Barbarian , appear in multiple sets . Heroes . These are the heroes that are characters in the 5 Heroica games . The heroes are the main characters and are controlled by the players . The heroes can collect items and use weapons to help defeat the monsters and collect relics . Monsters . These are the monsters that the heroes fight against in their quest for the relics . The monsters are fought by the heroes and are not controlled by the players . ( An exception to this rule is Battle Heroica , in which one player controls the heroes and one controls the monsters . ) Potions . These are the potions that players can collect during gameplay . If a hero lands on a space with a potion , they put it on their hero pack , where they can then save the potion for a later turn . After a potion has been used , it goes back in the box . Special Items ( Relics ) . Relics are the " treasures " of Heroica . They are the sought after treasures that every hero fights to get . A different relic is included with each Heroica set . The Crystal of Deflection is found in Draida Bay , the Chalice of Life in Waldurk Forest , the Scepter of Summoning in Caverns of Nathuz , the Helmet of Protection in Castle Fortaan , the Blades of Bounty in Ganrash , and The Fang of Fury in Ilrion Catacombs . Weapons . These are the weapons that can be purchased from the store during gameplay . Each weapon has a special Ranged or Melee skill that helps heroes during their quest . Map Items . These are places on the mission map of each set . The rules for using them vary . Items . Most of the items listed here can be put on the hero pack . The rules for using them vary . Heroica 2012 . The sets that were introduced in 2012 were first introduced in " The First Lego Club DVD " , released in the November - December 2011 issue of LEGO Club magazine . In the short " Heroica " story , when the heroes found a map of more sets . Then , the sets were seen at the Toy Fair of 2012 . Here you can buy weapons for 3 gold and sell weapons for 2 gold , The Store and The Hero Pack . you can carry more than one weapon . Here you keep your health , gold , weapons , items , and defeated monsters . A color - coded 1x4 plate identifies which hero each pack belongs to ( yellow for the Barbarian , red for the Wizard , etc ) . The goblins army has seized control of Draida Bay , cutting off supplies to the region . You must take a stand against the goblins , but can you defeat the goblin general and take his Crystal of Deflection ? Locations . Draida Bay is controlled by the merciless Goblin General . Most traffic that passes in or out of the kingdom has to cross through this port . The bay is named after the Queen Draida who lost her young son here centuries ago . The legend says she went mad with grief . She convinced a wizard to turn her into a sea creature so she could find her son and bring him back to life . The wizard warned her , if she did not find him , she would remain a sea creature for all eternity . She never returned . Hidden in the ruins of Waldurk Forest , the Dark Druid is restoring his strength . You must use all your skill and power to find your way past his lurking monsters , but can you escape with the Chalice of Life ? The oldest trees in the forest are more than 1 , 000 years old . Many years ago , the Druids lived here in an ancient temple . Shrouded in mystery , they passed on their wisdom from generation to generation . One druid was corrupted by power , and turned into a force of evil . The temple has now decayed into ruins where the Dark Druid and his secrets are guarded by fierce werewolves . Most animals fled along with the Druids . Other creatures , like the giant spiders , are falling under the spell of the dark forces . Deep inside the Caverns of Nathuz , the Golem Lord has discovered an ancient artifact and is using it to create his own army of monsters . You must fight your way into the caves , but can you recover the Sceptre of Summoning ? These mystical caverns stretch deep into the belly of the dark mountains of Nathuz . The web of secret pathways once served as a passageway for smugglers between Draida Bay and the Barresh Settlements . Now the Golem Lord is raising his army here . And the giant bats that have lived in the darkest corners of the caves for aeons have woken from their slumber to wreak havoc on the land . Castle Fortaan has fallen to the Goblin King and his army of monsters . You must find a way past the Goblin horde to defeat the King , but can you discover his secret battle plans and return with the Helmet of Protection ? When the Kingdom of Ennon fell , The Goblin King claimed the castle as the strongest possible fortress for himself and his Goblin Army . The once so magnificent home of noble kings , queens and knights now echoes with the howls and growls of dark monsters . The whereabouts of the true king is still unknown . The barbarians are proud descendants of an old line of warriors , who have made the mountains their home . This rugged terrain is a harsh environment for even the toughest of warriors . For these wild sons of warriors each day is a constant fight for survival . Forming small scattered settlements , they band together to overcome the surroundings . Now facing a common enemy , they honor a code of solidarity and fight evil together . The kingdom of Ennon is the one of the countries / places of Heroica , home to the Ranger and the Knight . Stretching from Draida Bay to Ilrion , it is quite a land . Other than that it has an army and has at least some woods , we know very little of this land . Drandora Port is the Rogue ’ s old stomping grounds . Once , the differences here between rich and poor were evident , but now the people of the city are coming together to defend the bastion of their world . Will they be able to stand united , or will some fall for the temptation of becoming spies for the dark armies to save their lives ? Seldaan Village is struggling like every other corner of the kingdom . However , secret alliances of heroes are emerging in the village , where they meet in secret locations to plan everything from smuggling messages and goods in and out of the area , to raising an army to fight evil . This ancient powerful gate is the primary defence for the kingdom of Ennon . It guards a mountain passage that leads to the neighboring lands . The gates were built by the original founders of Ennon but their names have long been lost to the pages of history . The Kingdom of Ennon is once again free of peril . But all is not well in HEROICA . The King has been taken captive . It ' s up to you to locate the Catacombs , fight your way past vicious bats and lumbering zombies , and defeat the Vampire Lord to rescue the King ! Since the dark forces settled upon the land , farmers have struggled to maintain their livelihood . Monsters constantly ravage the fields and destroy most of the crops , and what is left is barely enough for families to survive . There is no longer enough to trade , and even if there was , the Goblin General ’ s siege on Draida Bay makes it impossible to sell or buy anything . Prospects are grim .