Hero Level

Hero Levels are an aspect of Heroes of the Storm outside of a match. It is an indicator of how much time you spend with a specific Hero. All heroes begin at Level 1, with a level cap of 999. Level progression unlocks rewards such as gold, portraits, and Mastery Taunts. Whenever you gain a new Hero Level, your overall Player Level will increase as well.

XP Bonuses

 * Friend Bonus: +25%
 * Party Bonus:
 * 2 Players: +25%
 * 3 Players: +33%
 * 4 Players: +42%
 * 5 Players: +50%
 * Game Mode Bonus:
 * Storm League: +25%
 * Boost Bonus: +100%

Rewards

 * Level 5: the hero's portrait in the Collection;
 * Every 5 Hero Levels:
 * Every 10 Hero Levels: Loot Chest with at least one item linked to the hero guaranteed
 * Level 15: the hero's Master portrait in the Collection
 * Level 15 and 25: unlocking the hero's Mastery Rings, tier 1 to 2
 * Level 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100: the hero's Mastery Taunts, tier 1 to 5