Types Of Heroes In My Hero Academia

Types of Heroes in My Hero Academia

One of the lesser world building aspects of My Hero Academia that has always interested me was the different types of heroes. Unfortunately, the series has only ever referenced only one kind: Rescue. So I’ll give you what I think the other kinds of Heroes with some examples.

Before I begin, I just want to make a few things clear: -The groups I have put heroes in is mostly focus around what they can do with their Quirks. How a hero trains or uses their Quirk can put them in a different category. For instance, Ojiro would be more fitting for Recon given the high mobility of his Quirk, but since he trains his tail to mix with his martial arts, it makes him more of an Offense Hero. -Just because a Hero is in one group doesn’t mean they can’t do what the other groups do. No.13 could still rip someone apart on an atomic level and Kirishima can still deck people.

There are seven types of Heroes that can be divided into two divisions with three types each and one outlier. These two divisions are On Field and Off Field Heroes.

On Field Heroes are ones directly dealing with villains or the problems caused by the villains. On Field Heroes are seen as the more favorable division to join, as they are the far more popular ones. On Field Heroes consist of the following groups:

Offense Heroes: These heroes are usually directly fighting villains to stop them. They’re abilities mostly focus on doing damage over anything else. Examples: Aoyama, Sato, Kaminari, Tokoyami, Bakugo, Present Mic, Endeavor

Defense Heroes: They’re Quirks focus around capturing\subduing a villain or protecting civilians that may still be nearby. Examples: Kirishima, Koda, Mineta, Sero, Tetsu, Ibara, Kamui Woods, Aizawa Cementoss, Best Jeanist, Fat Gum

Rescue Heroes: Heroes who focus around helping those who have been hurt or trapped by villain attacks or unfortunate circumstances. This option is preferable to those who have Quirks with high mobility or Quirks that help deal with obstacles such as debris. Examples: Tsuyu, Honenuki, No. 13, Ragdoll

Off Field Heroes are heroes that don’t usually fight villains directly. Instead they are the ones who assist On Field Heroes or fight villains through ways other then direct combat. Off Field Heroes consist of the following groups:

Support Heroes: Heroes that use their abilities to help heroes before or after they go into field work. This category is full of heroes with high intelligence, planning skills or those with medical abilities. Examples: Mei, Recovery Girl, Nezu, Nighteye

Recon Heroes: These Heroes mostly focus on gathering information or scouting potential threats. This category usually has Heroes with Quirks focused around sensory capabilities or high mobility. Examples: Hagakure, Shoji, Edgeshot

Social Heroes: This category is for heroes with Quirks that aren’t as suited for battle instead use their power to investigate, interrogate, or capture known villains without causing a scene. This kind of Hero is for those who are very good with people or Quirks that help them win without seriously fighting. Examples: Midnight, Shinsou, Ms. Joke

The outlier category is the Generalist Hero.

Generalist: These heroes have Quirks too board or versatile to fit in the other categories. Examples: Izuku, Momo, Monoma, Ectoplasm, All Might

However, there are some heroes that would belong one group, but their Quirks or skills are suited for another category: Uraraka: Rescue\Defense Shoto: Offense\Defense Mina: Offense\Rescue Iida: Offense\Recon Jiro: Recon\Offense Ojiro: Offense\Recon Kendo: Defense\Offense Mt. Lady: Offense\Rescue Pixie Bob: Offense\Defense

If you guys have any questions about my choices or where I would place the villains, feel free to ask.