# Heroes

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Heroes are DeFi Dungeons Game characters. They are the only way you can access core game features within Nightvale. 
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There are currently 3 types of Heroes, split up into different roles and classes. Users have the choice to play as an [Adventurer](/defi-dungeons-the-forge/heroes/adventurer.md) (Warrior, Mage, Marksman), a [Banker](/defi-dungeons-the-forge/heroes/banker.md) or a [Merchant](/defi-dungeons-the-forge/heroes/merchants.md).

Heroes are available on the in-game [Marketplace](/gameplay/nft-marketplace.md) & NFT Secondary Marketplaces.\
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Heroes are NFTs on Solana, using Metaplex standard.


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