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Patch 2.57 Updated

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Standard map

Haunted Mines

  • Ranked pool

Clear the undead in the mines for skulls; the team with more skulls raises the stronger Grave Golem to push for it.

Size
Medium
Lanes
2
Ranked list
Hand-checked
  • Two lanes
  • PvE objective
  • Pushing objective

Best heroes on Haunted Mines

Heroes on Haunted Mines

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits this map (50 = neutral)

  1. Nazeebo Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryNazeebo's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryNazeebo's summons (Corpse Spiders, Gargantuan) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryNazeebo's waveclear helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  2. Zagara Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryZagara's sustained damage (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryZagara's summons (Hunter Killer, Infested Drop) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryZagara's waveclear (Baneling Barrage, Infested Drop) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  3. Xal'atath Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryXal'atath's sustained damage (Void Step, Void Volley) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryXal'atath's waveclear (Shadow Mark, Dark Heart Ritual) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
    • TheoryXal'atath's summons (Void Convergence, Void Summoner) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Convergence or Void Summoner.
  4. Fenix Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryFenix's sustained damage (Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon, Arsenal Synergy) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryFenix's waveclear (Plasma Cutter, Weapon Mode: Repeater Cannon) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  5. Leoric Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryLeoric's percent-Health damage (Drain Hope, Crushing Hope) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryLeoric's waveclear (Skeletal Swing) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  6. Mephisto Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryMephisto's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryMephisto's waveclear (Skull Missile, Shade of Mephisto) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  7. Orphea Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryOrphea's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryOrphea's waveclear (Shadow Waltz, Chomp) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  8. Probius Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryProbius's percent-Health damage (Shoot 'Em Up) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
    • TheoryProbius's summons (Warp In Pylon) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • TheoryProbius's waveclear (Disruption Pulse, Warp Rift) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
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  1. Ragnaros 65 Theory Ragnaros's sustained damage (Living Meteor, Explosive Rune) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Ragnaros's waveclear (Empower Sulfuras, Blast Wave) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  2. Raynor 65 Theory Raynor's sustained damage (Inspire, Adrenaline Rush) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    2 more reasons
    • Raynor's summons (Raynor's Raider) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Raynor takes Raynor's Raider.
    • Raynor's waveclear (Exterminator) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective. Only when Raynor takes Exterminator.
  3. Sgt. Hammer 65 Theory Sgt. Hammer's sustained damage (Siege Mode, Ambush) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Sgt. Hammer's waveclear (Spider Mines, Concussive Blast) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  4. Xul 65 Theory Xul's sustained damage (Cursed Strikes, Shade) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    3 more reasons
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Xul's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    • Xul's summons (Spectral Scythe, Skeletal Mages) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • Xul's waveclear (Spectral Scythe, Cursed Strikes) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  5. Artanis 63 Theory Artanis's sustained damage (Twin Blades, Shield Overload) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Artanis's waveclear (Amateur Opponent) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective. Only when Artanis takes Amateur Opponent.
  6. Tychus 63 Theory Tychus's sustained damage (Minigun, Press the Advantage) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Tychus's summons (Drakken Laser Drill) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Tychus takes Drakken Laser Drill.
  7. Valla 63 Theory Valla's sustained damage (Vault, Hatred) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Valla's waveclear (Monster Hunter) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective. Only when Valla takes Monster Hunter.
  8. Cassia 61 Theory Cassia's percent-Health damage (Martial Law) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Cassia takes Martial Law.
    1 more reason
    • Cassia's waveclear (Lightning Fury, Blinding Light) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  9. Cho'gall 61 Theory Cho'gall's percent-Health damage (Uppercut, Searing Shadows) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Cho'gall takes Uppercut or Searing Shadows.
    1 more reason
    • Cho'gall's waveclear (Shadowflame, Dread Orb) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  10. D.Va 61 Theory D.Va's percent-Health damage (Rush-down) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when D.Va takes Rush-down.
    1 more reason
    • D.Va's waveclear (Self-Destruct, Mech Mode) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  11. Gazlowe 61 Theory Gazlowe's percent-Health damage (Hyperfocus Coils, Overklock) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Gazlowe takes Hyperfocus Coils or Overklock.
    1 more reason
    • Gazlowe's waveclear (Deth Lazor, Xplodium Charge) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  12. Hogger 61 Theory Hogger's percent-Health damage (Headbanger) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Hogger takes Headbanger.
    1 more reason
    • Hogger's waveclear (Staggering Blow, Loot Hoard) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  13. Kael'thas 61 Theory Kael'thas's percent-Health damage (Burned Flesh) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Kael'thas takes Burned Flesh.
    1 more reason
    • Kael'thas's waveclear (Flamestrike, Living Bomb) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  14. Maiev 61 Theory Maiev's percent-Health damage (Vengeful Knives) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
    1 more reason
    • Maiev's waveclear (Fan of Knives, Spirit of Vengeance) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  15. Stitches 61 Theory Stitches's percent-Health damage (Serrated Edge) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Stitches takes Serrated Edge.
    1 more reason
    • Stitches's waveclear (Shambling Horror) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  16. Yrel 61 Theory Yrel's percent-Health damage (Templar's Verdict) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Yrel takes Templar's Verdict.
    1 more reason
    • Yrel's waveclear (Vindication, Righteous Hammer) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  17. Azmodan 60 Theory Azmodan's summons (Summon Demon Warrior, Army of Hell) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    1 more reason
    • Azmodan's waveclear (Summon Demon Warrior, Greed) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  18. Greymane 60 Theory Greymane's sustained damage (Inner Beast, Curse of the Worgen) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  19. Gul'dan 60 Theory Gul'dan's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  20. Illidan 60 Theory Illidan's sustained damage (Sweeping Strike, Betrayer's Thirst) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  21. Lunara 60 Theory Lunara's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  22. Malthael 60 Theory Malthael's sustained damage speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  23. Rexxar 60 Theory Rexxar's summons add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    1 more reason
    • Rexxar's waveclear (Spirit Swoop, Misha, Charge!) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  24. The Butcher 60 Theory The Butcher's sustained damage (Hamstring, Butcher's Brand) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  25. Thrall 60 Theory Thrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  26. Zul'jin 60 Theory Zul'jin's sustained damage (Grievous Throw, Berserker) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  27. Hanzo 59 Theory Hanzo's percent-Health damage (Giant Slayer) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Hanzo takes Giant Slayer.
    1 more reason
    • Hanzo's waveclear (Serrated Arrows, Ignore All Distractions) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective. Only when Hanzo takes Serrated Arrows or Ignore All Distractions.
  28. Kerrigan 58 Theory Kerrigan's waveclear (Impaling Blades, Primal Grasp) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
    1 more reason
    • Kerrigan's summons (Summon Ultralisk) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Kerrigan takes Summon Ultralisk.
  29. Ana 56 Theory Ana's percent-Health damage (Night Terrors) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Ana takes Night Terrors.
  30. Lt. Morales 56 Theory Lt. Morales's percent-Health damage (Bedside Manner) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Lt. Morales takes Bedside Manner.
  31. Rehgar 56 Theory Rehgar's percent-Health damage (Hunger of the Wolf) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
  32. Sonya 56 Theory Sonya's percent-Health damage (Giant Slammer) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Sonya takes Giant Slammer.
  33. Sylvanas 56 Theory Sylvanas's percent-Health damage (Overwhelming Affliction) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
    2 more reasons
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Sylvanas's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    • Sylvanas's waveclear helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  34. Tassadar 56 Theory Tassadar's percent-Health damage (Thermal Lance) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Tassadar takes Thermal Lance.
  35. Tracer 56 Theory Tracer's percent-Health damage (Quantum Spike) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Tracer takes Quantum Spike.
  36. Tyrande 56 Theory Tyrande's percent-Health damage (Empower) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  37. Varian 56 Theory Varian's percent-Health damage (Juggernaut) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Varian takes Juggernaut.
  38. Abathur 55 Theory Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Abathur's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
    2 more reasons
    • Abathur's summons (Locust Strain, Locust Brood) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
    • Abathur's waveclear (Locust Strain) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  39. Alexstrasza 55 Theory Alexstrasza's waveclear (Flame Buffet, Wing Buffet) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  40. Anub'arak 55 Theory Anub'arak's summons (Scarab Host, Legion of Beetles) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
  41. Blaze 55 Theory Blaze's waveclear (Flame Stream, Pyromania) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  42. Deathwing 55 Theory Deathwing's waveclear (Incinerate, Onslaught) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  43. Deckard 55 Theory Deckard's waveclear (Horadric Cube, Scroll Of Sealing) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  44. E.T.C. 55 Theory E.T.C.'s waveclear (Powerslide, Face Melt) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  45. Falstad 55 Theory Falstad's waveclear (Lightning Rod) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  46. Garrosh 55 Theory Garrosh's waveclear (Groundbreaker, Wrecking Ball) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  47. Johanna 55 Theory Johanna's waveclear (Condemn) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  48. Junkrat 55 Theory Junkrat's waveclear (Frag Launcher, Concussion Mine) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  49. Kel'Thuzad 55 Theory Kel'Thuzad's waveclear (Death and Decay, Frost Nova) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  50. Li Li 55 Theory Li Li's summons (Cloud Serpent) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
  51. Lúcio 55 Theory Lúcio's waveclear (Soundwave, Push Off) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  52. Mal'Ganis 55 Theory Mal'Ganis's waveclear (Fel Claws, Necrotic Embrace) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  53. Nova 55 Theory Nova's summons (Holo Decoy) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective.
  54. Qhira 55 Theory Qhira's waveclear (Carnage, Revolving Sweep) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  55. Samuro 55 Theory Samuro's sustained damage (Mirror Image, Critical Strike) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Samuro's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  56. The Lost Vikings 55 Theory The Lost Vikings's percent-Health damage (Nordic Attack Squad) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
    1 more reason
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so The Lost Vikings's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.
  57. Tyrael 55 Theory Tyrael's waveclear (El'druin's Might, Smite) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  58. Valeera 55 Theory Valeera's waveclear (Sinister Strike, Blade Flurry) helps hold lanes against Haunted Mines's pushing objective.
  59. Arthas 53 Theory Arthas's summons (Army of the Dead, Legion of Northrend) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Arthas takes Army of the Dead or Legion of Northrend.
  60. Jaina 53 Theory Jaina's summons (Summon Water Elemental) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Jaina takes Summon Water Elemental.
  61. Malfurion 53 Theory Malfurion's summons (Vengeful Roots) add damage to Haunted Mines's neutral objective. Only when Malfurion takes Vengeful Roots.
  62. Murky 51 Theory Murky's percent-Health damage (Wrath of Cod) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units. Only when Murky takes Wrath of Cod.
    1 more reason
    • Haunted Mines has only two lanes, so Murky's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Heroes who struggle on Haunted Mines

Score under 50: the map's layout or objective works against the kit, hardest first

  1. Dehaka Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryHaunted Mines has only two lanes, so Dehaka's side-lane pressure is easier to answer.

Recent changes to Haunted Mines

  1. Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes, 11 May 2026

    • Skull scaling 5% → 7%
    • 2 other changes (see Blizzard's notes)

  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Apr 2026

    • 4 changes (see Blizzard's notes)