Heroes of Newerth starts by asking the player to choose a character. There are dozens of different heroes to pick from, divided into a number of different teams. Will you choose Ophelia, mistress of nature magic? Perhaps the star-born Andromeda? Maybe you will opt for brute strength and play as the monstrous Behemoth, or alternatively plump for agility as Flint Beastwood. Once you have chosen your hero, it will be time to join a game.