Banners are a cosmetic feature in Heroes of the Storm heroes to raise a flag whenever they assert their dominance on the battleground . They are obtained via construction using shards or opening Loot Chests .
Banners can not be manually placed, but are automatically placed and will show the name of the player who planted the banner on the following events:
becoming an MVP (shown on the MVP screen). The basic Nexus Banner is free. Basic banners are / 40 / 75
Backstory: Representing the Nexus.
Nexus Banner
2nd Year Anniversary Banner [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: You could say we've had a banner year. Now, you can have one too.
2nd Year Anniversary Banner
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Second Anniversary event, it is no longer available. 3rd Year Anniversary Banner [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: It's been three year already? Where does the time go? ...Huh? Oh, right, we were doing a thing... here's a banner!
3rd Year Anniversary Banner
4th Year Anniversary Banner [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: It's been four years already? Where does the time go? ...Huh? Oh, right, we were doing a thing... here's a banner!
4th Year Anniversary Banner
5th Year Anniversary Banner [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: It's been five years already? Where does the time go? ...Huh? Oh, right, we were doing a thing... here's a banner!
5th Year Anniversary Banner
Heroes of the Dorm 2018 Banner [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: Awarded to the Heroes of the Dorm and those who support them.
Heroes of the Dorm 2018 Banner
Note: This banner was only available by participating in the 2018 Heroes of the Dorm Bracket Challenge, it is no longer available. Backstory: It's an all right banner, but it'd be better with comeback mechanics.
"Okay" Banner
Backstory: In the Nexus, the unexpected happens regularly. When it does, you own it, celebrate it, and let people plant flags all over your battlegrounds with it.
Ascended Banner
Backstory: "Never again, Zarthoth! This star system is under the protection of the Cosmic Force!" - Cosmic Force Valeera, Episode 03: "The Endless Midnight"
Cosmic Force Warcrest
Note: This banner is only available by completing the Event Quest during the Toys event in 2018. Backstory: Dominate your territory like a true Dehakasaur and reestablish your primal kingdom within the Nexus!
Dehakasaur Warcrest
Note: This banner is only available by completing the Event Quest during the Toys event in 2018. Backstory: The idea of a Funland Warcrest would have been preposterous once... but that was before the Cuddle Bear's jealous ambitions.
Funland Warcrest
Note: This banner is only available by completing the Event Quest during the Toys event in 2018. Backstory: Observed by both the Alliance and the Horde, Hallow's End is a time to honor the spirits of the dead and unburden the souls of the living.
Hallow's End Warcrest
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Hallow's End event in 2017, it is available as a regular event loot since 2018. Backstory: The Lunar Festival reminds us that before embarking on a new year of adventure, it is important to take time to honor the past.
Lunar Warcrest
Note: This banner is only available by completing the Event Quest during the Lunar Festival event in 2018. Backstory: Once the crest of the rulers of Raven Court, these banners now solely represent the Raven Lord's declaration of war upon King's Crest.
Raven Army Warcrest
Ancient Raven Army Warcrest
Corrupted Raven Army Warcrest
Infernal Raven Army Warcrest
Ghostly Raven Army Warcrest
[ edit | edit source ] Backstory: The Spectral Wyrm's crest serves as a cold reminder that, in the Nexus, one can never truly escape the clutches of death.
Spectres & Phantoms Warcrest
Ancient Spectres & Phantoms Warcrest
Corrupted Spectres & Phantoms Warcrest
Forgotten Spectres & Phantoms Warcrest
Arcane Spectres & Phantoms Warcrest
Backstory: As seasons change and winter blankets Azeroth, communities gather for feasting and merriment, sharing what they have with one another.
Winter Veil Warbanner
Note: This banner was available by completing the Event Quest during the Winter Veil event in 2017, it is available as a regular event loot since 2018. [ edit | edit source ] Backstory: The Witch of the Hollows and the Spider Warden make for strange allies... Only the Raven Lord himself could forge such a terrifying union.
Witches & Wardens Warcrest
Ghostly Witches & Wardens Warcrest
Forgotten Witches & Wardens Warcrest
Night Witches & Wardens Warcrest
Consecrated Witches & Wardens Warcrest
Backstory: Champions of order and justice, the heroes of the Alliance bring light to the darkest corners of Azeroth.
Alliance Banner
Teal Alliance Banner
Backstory: Kings may die, and kingdoms may fall, but the Alliance will never be broken. For the Alliance!
Alliance Warbanner
Teal Alliance Warbanner
Backstory: There's nothing a dwarf loves more than a good brew in a warm tavern. Except perhaps the tavern brawl that follows.
Dwarf Banner
Violet Dwarf Banner
Backstory: Descended from the creations of the titan, the dwarves are heirs to great and mysterious fonts of power.
Dwarf Warbanner
Violet Dwarf Warbanner
Backstory: Forged from the misunderstood and outcast races of Azeroth, the Horde values strength and honor above all else.
Horde Banner
Amber Horde Banner
Backstory: The Horde's history is rife with struggle and turmoil, but its flame will never be extinguished. For the Horde!
Horde Warbanner
Amber Horde Warbanner
Backstory: When the call to defend the Nexus from the Raven Lord 's aggression was issued, the Alliance of Lordaeron answered without hesitation.
Lordaeron Warbanner
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Echoes of Alterac event. Backstory: Naxxramas has long served as emblem of Scourge dominance. It is only fitting it continues to do so in the Nexus.
Naxxramas Warcrest
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Call of Kel'Thuzad event, it is no longer available. Backstory: The night elves are an ancient and mystical race, bound to nature and the light of Elune.
Night Elf Banner
Teal Night Elf Banner
Backstory: Whether they fight with blade, spell, or beast, the heroes of the kaldorei are among Azeroth's fiercest guardians.
Night Elf Warbanner
Teal Night Elf Warbanner
Backstory: With the blessings of the Raven Spirit, Drek'Thar and the Horde would ensure the Alliance would never encroach upon Frostwolf land again.
Orgrimmar Warbanner
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Echoes of Alterac event. Backstory: The wise and noble tauren are a peaceful people, but will not hesitate to fight when the land is in danger.
Tauren Banner
Amber Tauren Banner
Backstory: The greatest heroes of the shu'halo prove themselves not only in battle, but in sage counsel as well.
Tauren Warbanner
Amber Tauren Warbanner
Backstory: Though they have lost the Khala, the protoss have found a greater sense of unity than they have ever known before.
Aiur Protoss Banner
Nerazim Protoss Banner
Tal'darim Protoss Banner
Backstory: Few can withstand the full might of the firstborn. Where the Golden Armada goes, victory follows.
Aiur Protoss Warbanner
Nerazim Protoss Warbanner
Tal'darim Protoss Warbanner
Backstory: Though relatively new to the Koprulu Sector, the terrans have played a significant role in shaping its destiny.
Terran Banner
Dominion Terran Banner
Raiders Terran Banner
Backstory: Terrans are ingenious and industrious. If they ever united under one banner, they just might be unstoppable.
Terran Warbanner
Dominion Terran Warbanner
Raiders Terran Warbanner
Backstory: The zerg are the scourge of the sector, relentlessly infesting and assimilating any advanced species in their path.
Zerg Banner
Char Zerg Banner
Kaldir Zerg Banner
Backstory: From their humble beginnings on Zerus, the zerg have evolved into one of the most terrifying forces in the galaxy.
Zerg Warbanner
Char Zerg Warbanner
Kaldir Zerg Warbanner
Backstory: The demon hunters are neither a people, nor a nation. Instead, they are survivors bound by vengeance.
Demon Hunter Banner
Azure Demon Hunter Banner
Crimson Demon Hunter Banner
Backstory: Only a hunter whose hatred is fully tempered by discipline will ever bear the sigil of the Order-masters.
Demon Hunter Warbanner
Azure Demon Hunter Warbanner
Crimson Demon Hunter Warbanner
Backstory: The totems of the Tribe of the Five Hills serve as both markers and as powerful mojos.
Witch Doctor Banner
Toxic Witch Doctor Banner
Crimson Witch Doctor Banner
Backstory: A Witch Doctor's mask clouds their identity, presenting them as an aspect of the spirits.
Witch Doctor Warbanner
Toxic Witch Doctor Warbanner
Crimson Witch Doctor Warbanner
Backstory: Banner of the rebellious students of the Yshari Sanctum who proudly bear the name Wizard.
Wizard Banner
Amber Wizard Banner
Violet Wizard Banner
Backstory: The full power of the wizards is so great that the earth itself trembles at their machinations.
Wizard Warbanner
Amber Wizard Warbanner
Violet Wizard Warbanner
Backstory: MEKA pilots are recruited for their incredible dexterity and multi-tasking skills. Personal branding is just a plus.
D.Va Banner
Iconic D.Va Banner
Backstory: Hana Song's talent has made her a world champion on both digital battlefields and physical ones.
D.Va Warbanner
Iconic D.Va Warbanner
Backstory: A banner drawn into the Nexus from another world. Granted to those who overcome the Nexus's challenge.
Officer D.Va Banner
Note: This banner was only available by completing Quest 3 during the Nexus Challenge 2.0 event, it is no longer available. Backstory: The oni are often seen as symbols of chaos and disaster. Genji simply chooses who to inflict disaster upon.
Oni Genji Warbanner
Note: This banner was only available by completing Quest 1 during the Nexus Challenge 2.0 event, it is no longer available. Backstory: Genji found inner peace only through diligent training and meditation. It has made him stronger than he ever was before.
Genji Banner
Iconic Genji Banner
Backstory: Having accepted his existence as both man and machine, Genji now faces his challenges with a clear mind and a resolute spirit.
Genji Warbanner
Iconic Genji Warbanner
Backstory: Soldiers. Scientists. Adventuerers. Oddities. Overwatch was the guardian of global peace for a generation.
Overwatch Banner
Azure Overwatch Banner
Backstory: Although their watch has ended, Overwatch's soaring ideals of freedom and equality will never be forgotten.
Overwatch Warbanner
Azure Overwatch Warbanner
Backstory: The perfect symbol to strike fear into the hearts of your enemies.
Pachimari Warbanner
Note: This banner was only available by completing the Event Quest during the Pachimari Mania event, it is no longer available. Backstory: Tracer's ability to speed up or slow down her own time made her one of Overwatch's most effective agents.
Tracer Banner
Iconic Tracer Banner
Backstory: Despite Overwatch's dissolution, Tracer continues to fight the good fight wherever she can.
Tracer Warbanner
Iconic Tracer Warbanner
Backstory: Competition is the spirit of the Nexus, and the warriors who battle within it are never forgotten.
HGC Warbanner
CE Warbanner
eStar Gaming Warbanner
Hots Lady Warbanner
KT Warbanner
RPG Warbanner
Start Over Again Warbanner
Super Perfect Team Warbanner
WKG Warbanner
Fnatic Warbanner
Playing Ducks Warbanner
Team Dignitas Warbanner
Team Good Guys Warbanner
Team Liquid Warbanner
L5 Warbanner
Mighty Warbanner
MVP Black Warbanner
MVP Miracle Warbanner
Raven Warbanner
RRR Warbanner
Tempest Warbanner
Even in Death Warbanner
Gale Force eSports Warbanner
No Tomorrow Warbanner
Roll20® esports Warbanner
Superstars Warbanner
Team Freedom Warbanner
Team Naventic Warbanner
Tempo Storm Warbanner
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Cosmic Force Warcrest[edit | edit source]
Hallow's End Warcrest[edit | edit source]
Lunar Warcrest[edit | edit source]
Raven Army Warcrests[edit | edit source]
Winter Veil Warbanner[edit | edit source]
