Best Footmen Combos in Rise of Castles

Top 3 Footmen combos right now

Footmen #1 90.41/100out of 100 Beats 29 of 29 in battle

Geraint · Alberich · Zhao Yun

Why this lineup works

Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 90.41 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job. Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 85% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. How these scores work →

Footmen #2 86.5/100out of 100 Beats 28 of 29 in battle

Alberich · Zhao Yun · Achilles

Why this lineup works

Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 86.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a current-era lineup with no legacy weak point. How these scores work →

Footmen #3 86.49/100out of 100 Beats 26 of 29 in battle

Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun

Why this lineup works

Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 86.49 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 92% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down. How these scores work →

All 348 ranked Footmen combos

Every combo is scored out of 100 across eleven checks — damage, trigger chains, season strength, range, and more — and ranked within its tier: Current meta (X16+, SP or paid), Mid progression (up to X15), and Starter (Season 0–4 heroes every player owns). Read how the scoring works.

Each portrait carries the row that hero stands in — F front, M middle, B back — in the order the lineup is fielded. A developer pick chip means the game’s own in-game recommendation includes that trio; we still show it at its honestly-computed score, which is often mid-table. Each tier counts from #1, so a number is always comparable to the numbers beside it — Starter #1 is the best lineup a new account can field, and the score is what compares across tiers.

Each tier is ranked separately, because a tier is what a lineup costs you to own — not how strong it is. Starter #1 is the best lineup you can field on day one; Current meta #1 is the best in the game if you have the heroes.

1. Current meta combos

   Every hero here is X16 or newer, an SP, or a paid hero — the current-account economy. The top thirty rows are ordered by their simulated battle records against each other; the chip on each is the proof, and every other row follows the model score.

2. 1 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 29 of 29 in battle 90.41/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 90.41 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 85% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

3. 2 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · Achilles Current meta Beats 28 of 29 in battle 86.50/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 86.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a current-era lineup with no legacy weak point.

4. 3, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 26 of 29 in battle 86.49/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 86.49 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 92% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

5. 4, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Achilles · Alberich Current meta Beats 25 of 29 in battle 86.45/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Geraint (X24), Achilles (SP · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 86.45 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 61% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 28% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

6. 5 FMB Geraint · Harald III · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 24 of 29 in battle 85.92/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 85.92 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

7. 6 FMB Gustav · Geraint · Lagertha developer pick Current meta Beats 22 of 29 in battle 85.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Gustav (X20), Geraint (X24) and Lagertha (X27) score 85.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

8. 7 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 22 of 29 in battle 90.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 90.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 87% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Hannibal taunts the enemy onto itself, so the rows behind stay untouched; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

9. 8 FMB Geraint · King Arthur · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 20 of 29 in battle 88.90/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Geraint (X24), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 88.90 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 87% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

10. 9 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 20 of 29 in battle 90.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 90.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 84% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

11. 10 FMB Gustav · Achilles · Alberich Current meta Beats 20 of 29 in battle 85.96/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Achilles (SP · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 85.96 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 61% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 29% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

12. 11 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Alberich Current meta Beats 19 of 29 in battle 90.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 90.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

13. 12 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 16 of 29 in battle 94.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 94.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 89% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; raw damage reaches only about 61% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

14. 13 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · La Hire Current meta Beats 15 of 29 in battle 87.88/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and La Hire (X22) score 87.88 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 82% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

15. 14 FMB Harald III · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 14 of 29 in battle 88.51/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Harald III (X19), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 88.51 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Harald III taunts the enemy onto itself, so the rows behind stay untouched; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

16. 15 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · Alberich Current meta Beats 14 of 29 in battle 88.20/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 88.20 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone both wait on. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

17. 16 FMB Geraint · Achilles · King Arthur Current meta Beats 14 of 29 in battle 86.58/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Achilles (SP · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 86.58 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 65% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

18. 17 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Lagertha Current meta Beats 14 of 29 in battle 86.19/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Lagertha (X27) score 86.19 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

19. 18 FMB Gustav · King Arthur · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 13 of 29 in battle 89.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 89.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

20. 19 FMB Hannibal · Alexander · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 11 of 29 in battle 86.65/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alexander (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 86.65 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; a mid-era lineup anchored by Hannibal (X28).

21. 20, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Harald III Current meta Beats 11 of 29 in battle 86.73/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Harald III (X19) score 86.73 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

22. 21 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Achilles Current meta Beats 10 of 29 in battle 91.03/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 91.03 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 25% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

23. 22 FMB Gustav · Achilles · King Arthur Current meta Beats 9 of 29 in battle 86.66/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Achilles (SP · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 86.66 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 64% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

24. 23 FMB Gustav · Harald III · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 9 of 29 in battle 85.82/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 85.82 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 85% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

25. 24 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 7 of 29 in battle 86.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 86.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

26. 25 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 6 of 29 in battle 85.67/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 85.67 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

27. 26 FMB Gustav · Geraint · King Arthur Current meta Beats 6 of 29 in battle 85.29/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Geraint (X24) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 85.29 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience and King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

28. 27 FMB Harald III · King Arthur · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 29 in battle 88.09/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Harald III (X19), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 88.09 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 79% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Harald III taunts the enemy onto itself, so the rows behind stay untouched; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

29. 28 FMB Alexander · Hannibal · King Arthur Current meta Beats 3 of 29 in battle 87.73/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 87.73 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

30. 29 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Geraint Current meta Beats 3 of 29 in battle 85.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 85.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Geraint’s Resilience both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

31. 30 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 29 in battle 86.60/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Julian (X25) score 86.60 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

32. 31 FMB Achilles · Hasdrubal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 8 of 8 reference lineups 81.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

33. 32 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 8 of 8 reference lineups 85.29/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 85.29 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 97% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

34. 33 FMB Geraint · Achilles · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 8 of 8 reference lineups 79.66/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Achilles (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.66 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 76% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. Be clear about what this is: the three cover each other rather than trigger each other, so it earns its place on coverage, not on a chain. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

35. 34 FMB Alberich · Hasdrubal · Achilles Current meta Beats 8 of 8 reference lineups 80.57/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 80.57 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

36. 35 FMB Alexander · Geraint · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 83.51/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Geraint (X24) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 83.51 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 81% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. Be clear about what this is: the three cover each other rather than trigger each other, so it earns its place on coverage, not on a chain. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

37. 36 FMB Alexander · Achilles · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 83.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 83.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 19% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

38. 37 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 83.76/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 83.76 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 87% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

39. 38 FMB Achilles · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 83.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 83.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

40. 39 FMB Gustav · Geraint · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 84.03/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Geraint (X24) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 84.03 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 94% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

41. 40 FMB Alexander · Hasdrubal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 81.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.85 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 83% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

42. 41 FMB Achilles · King Cnut · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 78.89/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), King Cnut (X17) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.89 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 21% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 75% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

43. 42 FMB Geraint · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 81.15/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.15 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 90% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; a mid-era lineup anchored by Zhao Yun (X26).

44. 43 FMB Hasdrubal · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 80.73/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hasdrubal (X23), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.73 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Hannibal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 100% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

45. 44 FMB Hasdrubal · La Hire · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 81.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hasdrubal (X23), La Hire (X22) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 91% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

46. 45 FMB Achilles · Gustav · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 80.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), Gustav (X20) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 76% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

47. 46 FMB Geraint · Lagertha · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 82.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Lagertha (X27) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 82% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Lagertha raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

48. 47 FMB Achilles · La Hire · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 78.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), La Hire (X22) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.40 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 21% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

49. 48 FMB Achilles · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 79.20/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 79.20 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles is the win condition, bringing 75% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

50. 49 FMB Alexander · Ragnar · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 79.65/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Ragnar (X12 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.65 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 9% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 76% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ragnar raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

51. 50 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Geraint Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 81.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 81.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 91% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

52. 51 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · Achilles Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 84.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 84.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 71% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

53. 52 FMB Alexander · La Hire · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 82.73/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), La Hire (X22) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.73 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 77% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

54. 53 FMB Gustav · Achilles · Geraint Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 81.74/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Achilles (SP · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 81.74 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 81% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 21% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

55. 54 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 83.13/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 83.13 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 77% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

56. 55 FMB Zhao Yun · La Hire · Nevsky Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 78.41/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Zhao Yun (X26), La Hire (X22) and Nevsky (X27) score 78.41 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 71% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Nevsky brings a second damage line worth 23% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Nevsky’s Legion Command waits on; Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Nevsky’s Battle Skill Echo waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

57. 56 FMB Gustav · Hasdrubal · Lagertha Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 78.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Hasdrubal (X23) and Lagertha (X27) score 78.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

58. 57 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · La Hire Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 80.88/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and La Hire (X22) score 80.88 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 80% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

59. 58 FMB King Arthur · Hasdrubal · Achilles Current meta Beats 7 of 8 reference lineups 79.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 79.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

60. 59 FMB Harald III · Achilles · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 81.59/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Harald III (X19), Achilles (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.59 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

61. 60 FMB Geraint · Theodora · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.98/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.98 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 96% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

62. 61 FMB Alexander · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 82.30/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.30 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 83% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

63. 62 FMB Alexander · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 79.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Cleopatra VII’s Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

64. 63 FMB Alexander · King Cnut · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 80.72/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), King Cnut (X17) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.72 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 80% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

65. 64 FMB Achilles · Julian · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 82.25/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), Julian (X25) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.25 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles’s Blade of Judgment applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

66. 65 FMB Alexander · Gustav · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 83.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Gustav (X20) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 83.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 81% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

67. 66 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · King Cnut Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 81.86/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and King Cnut (X17) score 81.86 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 84% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

68. 67 FMB Alexander · Lagertha · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 79.25/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Lagertha (X27) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.25 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 71% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Lagertha raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

69. 68 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Lagertha Current meta Beats 6 of 7 reference lineups 78.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 78.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 59% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Lagertha raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

70. 69 FMB King Cnut · La Hire · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 80.58/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Cnut (X17), La Hire (X22) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.58 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 88% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides waits on; King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

71. 70 FMB Geraint · Achilles · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.62/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Achilles (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 78.62 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 71% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

72. 71 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 79.12/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 79.12 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 81% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Cleopatra VII’s Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Zhao Yun (X26).

73. 72 FMB Zhao Yun · Nevsky · Alberich developer pick Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.18/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Zhao Yun (X26), Nevsky (X27) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 78.18 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 68% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Nevsky brings a second damage line worth 22% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Nevsky’s Battle Skill Echo both wait on. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

74. 73 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 81.76/100 out of 100 ⇗
    King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 81.76 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 89% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

75. 74 FMB Alexander · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 83.50/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 83.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 74% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

76. 75 FMB Gustav · Alexander · Geraint Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 84.56/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Alexander (SP · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 84.56 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

77. 76 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Harald III Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 82.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 82.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 68% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

78. 77, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Harald III · Achilles Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 82.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 82.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 28% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

79. 78 FMB Gustav · Achilles · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.39/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Achilles (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 78.39 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 71% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Achilles (SP).

80. 79 FMB Alexander · Theodora · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.79 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 83% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

81. 80, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Hasdrubal · Lagertha Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.81/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Hasdrubal (X23) and Lagertha (X27) score 78.81 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

82. 81 FMB Achilles · King Cnut · La Hire Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 78.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Achilles (SP · paid), King Cnut (X17) and La Hire (X22) score 78.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Achilles is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides waits on; King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

83. 82 FMB Geraint · Hasdrubal · Harald III Current meta Beats 6 of 8 reference lineups 80.70/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Hasdrubal (X23) and Harald III (X19) score 80.70 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

84. 83 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 82.47/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 82.47 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

85. 84 FMB Harald III · Alberich · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 79.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Harald III (X19), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 79.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

86. 85 FMB Geraint · Alexander · Lagertha Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 78.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Alexander (SP · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 78.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Lagertha raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

87. 86 FMB Gustav · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 81.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.00 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 89% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

88. 87 FMB Gustav · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 78.24/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.24 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hannibal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 97% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

89. 88 FMB Geraint · Cleopatra VII · Lagertha Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 81.89/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 81.89 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

90. 89 FMB Hasdrubal · Julian · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 79.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Hasdrubal (X23), Julian (X25) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.79 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 100% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

91. 90 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Nevsky Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 78.24/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Nevsky (X27) score 78.24 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Nevsky is the win condition, bringing 64% of the lineup's expected damage: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Nevsky produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Nevsky’s Battle Skill Echo waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 31% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

92. 91 FMB Alexander · King Arthur · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 84.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 84.00 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 75% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

93. 92 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · Theodora Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 79.83/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 79.83 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Zhao Yun (X26).

94. 93 FMB Alexander · Julian · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 80.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Julian (X25) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 83% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. Be clear about what this is: the three cover each other rather than trigger each other, so it earns its place on coverage, not on a chain. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

95. 94 FMB Alexander · Harald III · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 82.69/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Alexander (SP · paid), Harald III (X19) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.69 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 75% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

96. 95, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Harald III · Achilles · Alberich Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 82.51/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Harald III (X19), Achilles (SP · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 82.51 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 50% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

97. 96 FMB Geraint · Alexander · Harald III Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 81.97/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Alexander (SP · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 81.97 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

98. 97 FMB Gustav · Alexander · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 80.63/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Gustav (X20), Alexander (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 80.63 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

99. 98 FMB Geraint · Cleopatra VII · Harald III Current meta Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 80.30/100 out of 100 ⇗
    Geraint (X24), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 80.30 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

    Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 15% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24).

100. 99 FMB Alberich · Zhao Yun · Ragnar Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 79.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alberich (X18 · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 79.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 79% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 9% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Ragnar raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

101. 100 FMB Geraint · Alexander · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.19/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alexander (SP · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 81.19 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24).

102. 101 FMB Hannibal · Harald III · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 80.62/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Harald III (X19) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 80.62 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

103. 102 FMB Hannibal · Theodora · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.21/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.21 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 99% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

104. 103 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 78.45/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 78.45 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 83% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Cleopatra VII’s Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Zhao Yun (X26).

105. 104 FMB Harald III · Cleopatra VII · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 82.47/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.47 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 82% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Zhao Yun (X26).

106. 105 FMB Hannibal · Achilles · Theodora Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 80.74/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Achilles (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.74 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 98% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; raw damage reaches only about 18% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

107. 106 FMB Alexander · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 84.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 84.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no damaging skill to aim; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

108. 107 FMB Achilles · Alberich · Theodora Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 78.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Achilles (SP · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 78.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Achilles is the win condition, bringing 65% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Achilles (SP).

109. 108 FMB Gustav · Lagertha · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 82.55/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Lagertha (X27) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.55 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 81% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

110. 109 FMB Theodora · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 80.30/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Theodora (S04 · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 80.30 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity and Theodora’s Queen's Ambition both wait on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises La Hire’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

111. 110 FMB Harald III · Ragnar · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 78.63/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Ragnar (X12 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.63 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 9% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 80% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Ragnar raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

112. 111 FMB Hannibal · Harald III · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 82.37/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Harald III (X19) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.37 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 88% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

113. 112 FMB Harald III · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 79.03/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 79.03 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

114. 113 FMB Julian · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Julian (X25), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 87% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

115. 114 FMB Gustav · Cleopatra VII · Lagertha Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 81.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

116. 115 FMB Hannibal · Lagertha · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.15/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Lagertha (X27) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.15 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 84% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Lagertha raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

117. 116 FMB Gustav · Cleopatra VII · Geraint Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 79.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 79.00 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Geraint’s Resilience both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Cleopatra VII’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

118. 117 FMB Gustav · Achilles · Harald III Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.84/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Achilles (SP · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 81.84 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 28% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

119. 118 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Nevsky Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 78.19/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Nevsky (X27) score 78.19 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Nevsky is the win condition, bringing 64% of the lineup's expected damage: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Nevsky produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Nevsky’s Battle Skill Echo waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 31% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

120. 119 FMB Geraint · Harald III · King Cnut Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 79.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and King Cnut (X17) score 79.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; King Cnut raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

121. 120 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Nevsky Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 80.03/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Nevsky (X27) score 80.03 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Nevsky is the win condition, bringing 68% of the lineup's expected damage: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Nevsky produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Nevsky’s Battle Skill Echo waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 29% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

122. 121 FMB Achilles · Alberich · King Arthur Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.13/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Achilles (SP · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.13 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Achilles is the win condition, bringing 51% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone both wait on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

123. 122 FMB Geraint · Alberich · King Cnut Current meta Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 81.92/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 81.92 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; King Cnut raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

124. 123 FMB Hasdrubal · King Cnut · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.67/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hasdrubal (X23), King Cnut (X17) and La Hire (X22) score 80.67 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity and King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides both wait on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises La Hire’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

125. 124 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · King Cnut Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.71/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and King Cnut (X17) score 79.71 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 85% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

126. 125 FMB Harald III · Hasdrubal · Gustav developer pick Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 74.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Hasdrubal (X23) and Gustav (X20) score 74.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

127. 126 FMB Gustav · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.54/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 79.54 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises La Hire’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

128. 127, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Lagertha · Alberich · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Lagertha (X27), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 74% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Lagertha raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

129. 128 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Ragnar Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.25/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 80.25 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar is the win condition, bringing 57% of the lineup's expected damage: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ragnar swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

130. 129 FMB Gustav · Theodora · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.58/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 79.58 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 96% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

131. 130 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.68/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 82.68 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

132. 131 FMB Hannibal · Hasdrubal · Lagertha Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.18/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Lagertha (X27) score 80.18 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no damaging skill to aim; raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

133. 132 FMB Alexander · King Cnut · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.68/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), King Cnut (X17) and La Hire (X22) score 80.68 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides waits on; King Cnut’s Frenzy Tides applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

134. 133 FMB King Arthur · Hasdrubal · Alberich Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.21/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 79.21 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone both wait on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

135. 134 FMB Alberich · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.87/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alberich (X18 · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 81.87 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 15% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

136. 135 FMB Harald III · Hasdrubal · King Arthur Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Hasdrubal (X23) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 78.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

137. 136 FMB Hannibal · Alexander · Geraint Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 84.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alexander (SP · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 84.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

138. 137 FMB Julian · Hannibal · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Julian (X25), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 80.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 100% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

139. 138 FMB King Arthur · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.87/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 78.87 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity and King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone both wait on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

140. 139 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · King Cnut Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 79.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

141. 140 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Lagertha Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.54/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 82.54 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

142. 141 FMB Geraint · Hasdrubal · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.63/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Hasdrubal (X23) and La Hire (X22) score 78.63 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

143. 142 FMB Alberich · Julian · Achilles Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.88/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alberich (X18 · paid), Julian (X25) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 80.88 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

144. 143 FMB Gustav · Hasdrubal · King Arthur Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.87/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Hasdrubal (X23) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.87 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

145. 144 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Ragnar Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 79.79 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar is the win condition, bringing 79% of the lineup's expected damage: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ragnar swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

146. 145 FMB Geraint · Alexander · Theodora Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alexander (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Theodora raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

147. 146 FMB Harald III · Theodora · Achilles Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.46/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 78.46 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Achilles’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

148. 147 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Lagertha Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.48/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 80.48 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 23% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

149. 148 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Harald III Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 82.85 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

150. 149 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 79.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield both wait on; Cleopatra VII produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24).

151. 150 FMB Geraint · Alexander · King Arthur Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.56/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alexander (SP · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.56 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

152. 151 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Ragnar Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.21/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 78.21 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 39% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Ragnar produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Ragnar raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 18% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

153. 152 FMB Gustav · King Arthur · Lagertha Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 80.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; raw damage reaches only about 22% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

154. 153 FMB Gustav · Lagertha · Theodora Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Lagertha (X27) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 82.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

155. 154 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Alexander Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.86/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Alexander (SP · paid) score 79.86 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

156. 155, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Gustav · Cleopatra VII · Harald III Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.05/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 80.05 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Gustav (X20); raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

157. 156 FMB Geraint · King Arthur · King Cnut Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.56/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), King Arthur (SP · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 79.56 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; King Cnut raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

158. 157 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Nevsky Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.24/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Nevsky (X27) score 80.24 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Nevsky is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Tactical Strike puts 320% x2 into 2 enemy squads on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Nevsky produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

159. 158 FMB Geraint · Hannibal · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.18/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 82.18 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 7% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

160. 159 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Lagertha Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 80.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 23% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

161. 160 FMB Alexander · King Arthur · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.88/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), King Arthur (SP · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 80.88 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

162. 161 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.15/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 79.15 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII and King Arthur both wait on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Cleopatra VII produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

163. 162 FMB Gustav · Hannibal · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 82.37/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 82.37 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Hannibal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 7% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

164. 163 FMB Hasdrubal · Hannibal · La Hire Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.29/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hasdrubal (X23), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 79.29 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Hannibal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no damaging skill to aim; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

165. 164 FMB Hannibal · Alexander · Harald III Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 83.89/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alexander (SP · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 83.89 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

166. 165 FMB Harald III · Cleopatra VII · Theodora Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.21/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.21 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Cleopatra VII’s Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Harald III (X19); raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

167. 166 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.18/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 79.18 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield both wait on; Cleopatra VII produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Gustav (X20); raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

168. 167 FMB Gustav · Cleopatra VII · Theodora Current meta Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.01/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.01 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Cleopatra VII’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Gustav (X20).

169. 168, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 81.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 5% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

170. 169 FMB Achilles · King Arthur · La Hire Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 82.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Achilles (SP · paid), King Arthur (SP · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 82.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Achilles is the win condition, bringing 57% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

171. 170, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Harald III · Lagertha Current meta Beats 2 of 7 reference lineups 82.77/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and Lagertha (X27) score 82.77 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; raw damage reaches only about 22% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

172. 171, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Harald III · Achilles · King Arthur Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 82.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Achilles (SP · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 82.85 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 52% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Achilles swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

173. 172 FMB Hannibal · Harald III · King Cnut Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.73/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Harald III (X19) and King Cnut (X17) score 78.73 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; King Cnut raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

174. 173 FMB Geraint · Cleopatra VII · Theodora Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 80.84/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.84 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora raises Cleopatra VII’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 7% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24).

175. 174 FMB Geraint · Hasdrubal · King Arthur Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.48/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Hasdrubal (X23) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.48 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Hasdrubal produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

176. 175 FMB Gustav · Alexander · King Arthur Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 80.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alexander (SP · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 80.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

177. 176 FMB King Arthur · Zhao Yun · Theodora Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.83/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Zhao Yun (X26) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 78.83 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 88% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

178. 177 FMB Gustav · Alberich · King Cnut Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.62/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 81.62 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

179. 178 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Alexander Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.43/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Alexander (SP · paid) score 79.43 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

180. 179 FMB Harald III · Theodora · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.31/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 78.31 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 88% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

181. 180 FMB King Arthur · Julian · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 82.26/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Julian (X25) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 82.26 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 89% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Zhao Yun produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output.

182. 181 FMB Gustav · Alexander · Theodora Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 80.88/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alexander (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.88 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

183. 182 FMB King Arthur · Julian · Achilles Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 80.46/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Julian (X25) and Achilles (SP · paid) score 80.46 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Achilles is the win condition, bringing 70% of the lineup's expected damage: Blade of Judgment puts 625% into one enemy squad on a 80% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Achilles produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

184. 183 FMB Gustav · King Arthur · King Cnut Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.43/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), King Arthur (SP · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 79.43 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

185. 184 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Geraint Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 84.39/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 84.39 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

186. 185 FMB Gustav · Alexander · Harald III Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alexander (SP · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 81.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

187. 186 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Theodora Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 80.77/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.77 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Hannibal (X28).

188. 187 FMB Harald III · Lagertha · Zhao Yun Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.24/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Lagertha (X27) and Zhao Yun (X26) score 81.24 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Zhao Yun is the win condition, bringing 75% of the lineup's expected damage: Dragon Battles in the Wild puts 300% x2 into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Zhao Yun swings into a line that cannot answer; Lagertha raises Zhao Yun’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

189. 188 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Cleopatra VII Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.50/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) score 81.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield both wait on; Cleopatra VII produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

190. 189 FMB Gustav · Julian · Lagertha Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Julian (X25) and Lagertha (X27) score 79.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

191. 190, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Alexander · Lagertha Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.80/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alexander (SP · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 79.80 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Lagertha raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no damaging skill to aim; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

192. 191 FMB Hasdrubal · Julian · La Hire Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.59/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hasdrubal (X23), Julian (X25) and La Hire (X22) score 78.59 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hasdrubal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hasdrubal’s Tenacity waits on; Hasdrubal’s Counter-espionage applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no damaging skill to aim; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

193. 192 FMB Hannibal · Lagertha · Ragnar Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.19/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Lagertha (X27) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 79.19 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 37% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Ragnar raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

194. 193 FMB Alexander · Theodora · La Hire Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.67/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), Theodora (S04 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 81.67 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Theodora’s Queen's Ambition waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

195. 194 FMB Alexander · Hannibal · La Hire Current meta Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.20/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 78.20 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; no damaging skill to aim.

196. 195 FMB Harald III · Geraint · Gustav developer pick Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Geraint (X24) and Gustav (X20) score 81.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

197. 196, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Theodora · Lagertha Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.12/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 81.12 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

198. 197 FMB Geraint · King Arthur · Lagertha Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.83/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 79.83 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on. What you give up: little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

199. 198 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Hasdrubal Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.57/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Hasdrubal (X23) score 78.57 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Hasdrubal adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Counter-espionage applies Silence for 2 rounds on a 85% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Geraint swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 2% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

200. 199 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Harald III Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 80.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

201. 200 FMB Gustav · Harald III · King Cnut Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and King Cnut (X17) score 78.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

202. 201 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · King Cnut Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 83.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 83.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

203. 202 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · King Cnut Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 83.86/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and King Cnut (X17) score 83.86 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. King Cnut is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; King Cnut produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

204. 203 FMB Geraint · Harald III · King Arthur Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.74/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 79.74 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune both wait on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 18% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

205. 204 FMB Gustav · King Arthur · La Hire Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.55/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), King Arthur (SP · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 78.55 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune waits on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 15% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

206. 205 FMB Geraint · Alberich · La Hire Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 80.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

207. 206 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Geraint Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 84.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Geraint (X24) score 84.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Geraint’s Resilience both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

208. 207 FMB Geraint · Julian · Lagertha Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.90/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Julian (X25) and Lagertha (X27) score 79.90 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

209. 208, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Harald III · Alexander · Theodora Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.81/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Alexander (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 79.81 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several.

210. 209 FMB Hannibal · Alexander · Theodora Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.95/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alexander (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.95 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

211. 210 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Ragnar Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.16/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 80.16 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 43% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Ragnar produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

212. 211 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Alexander Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.67/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Alexander (SP · paid) score 80.67 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

213. 212, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Gustav · Lagertha Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.84/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Gustav (X20) and Lagertha (X27) score 80.84 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

214. 213 FMB Hannibal · Cleopatra VII · Julian Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Julian (X25) score 81.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Cleopatra VII adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Cleopatra VII’s Dazzling Shield waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cleopatra VII swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 5% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

215. 214 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · La Hire Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.65/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and La Hire (X22) score 80.65 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

216. 215 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Ragnar Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Ragnar (X12 · paid) score 78.85 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Ragnar brings a second damage line worth 48% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Pillage puts 640% into all enemy squads every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Ragnar produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

217. 216 FMB Geraint · King Arthur · Theodora Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.71/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 79.71 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Theodora raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

218. 217 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Theodora Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.71/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.71 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Geraint swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Geraint’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 2% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

219. 218 FMB Hannibal · Lagertha · Theodora Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Lagertha (X27) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 78.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

220. 219 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Gustav Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 84.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Gustav (X20) score 84.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

221. 220 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Harald III Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.60/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 80.60 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line.

222. 221 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · La Hire Current meta Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.66/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 81.66 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

223. 222 FMB Geraint · Harald III · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 83.98/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Harald III (X19) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 83.98 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Geraint (X24).

224. 223 FMB Geraint · Theodora · La Hire Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Theodora (S04 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 81.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Theodora’s Queen's Ambition waits on; Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Theodora raises La Hire’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

225. 224 FMB Geraint · Julian · Harald III Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Julian (X25) and Harald III (X19) score 81.00 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

226. 225, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Geraint · Alberich · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.22/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.22 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Theodora raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

227. 226 FMB Gustav · Harald III · Lagertha Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 82.66/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and Lagertha (X27) score 82.66 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Lagertha’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a focused finisher and spread pressure both present; raw damage reaches only about 22% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

228. 227 FMB Hannibal · Gustav · Harald III Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.84/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Gustav (X20) and Harald III (X19) score 81.84 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

229. 228 FMB Geraint · Alberich · King Arthur Current meta Beats 0 of 7 reference lineups 81.17/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.17 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune both wait on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

230. 229, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Harald III · Lagertha Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Harald III (X19) and Lagertha (X27) score 81.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Lagertha’s Counterattack Tactics both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; raw damage reaches only about 20% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

231. 230 FMB Hannibal · Geraint · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.77/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Geraint (X24) and Julian (X25) score 78.77 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Geraint adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Geraint’s Resilience waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Geraint swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 2% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

232. 231 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Gustav Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Gustav (X20) score 79.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Gustav adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Uprising applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

233. 232 FMB Geraint · Alberich · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.57/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Geraint (X24), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Julian (X25) score 78.57 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Geraint is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Roar puts 300% into 2 enemy squads on a 70% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Geraint’s Undying Will produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

234. 233 FMB Gustav · King Arthur · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.61/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), King Arthur (SP · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.61 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

235. 234 FMB Hannibal · Harald III · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Harald III (X19) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 80.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

236. 235 FMB Gustav · Alberich · King Arthur Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 81.00 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune both wait on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

237. 236 FMB Gustav · Alberich · La Hire Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.31/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 80.31 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

238. 237 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Theodora developer pick Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 83.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 83.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

239. 238 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Lagertha Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 82.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Lagertha (X27) score 82.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Lagertha is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 64% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Lagertha swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

240. 239 FMB King Arthur · Hannibal · Alberich Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 85.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Hannibal (X28 · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 85.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Dual Strike produces extra basic attacks, the exact trigger King Arthur waits on; King Arthur produces follow-up attacks, the exact trigger Hannibal’s Dual Strike waits on; Alberich produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt.

241. 240 FMB Gustav · Harald III · King Arthur Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.59/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and King Arthur (SP · paid) score 79.59 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and King Arthur’s Wheel of Fortune both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 18% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

242. 241 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.40 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 12% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

243. 242 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · La Hire Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 79.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

244. 243 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Harald III Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Harald III (X19) score 80.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; raw damage reaches only about 20% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

245. 244 FMB Gustav · Harald III · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 84.17/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 84.17 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Gustav (X20).

246. 245 FMB Gustav · La Hire · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 82.26/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), La Hire (X22) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 82.26 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Theodora’s Queen's Ambition waits on; Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down.

247. 246 FMB Hannibal · La Hire · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.84/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), La Hire (X22) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 78.84 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Theodora’s Queen's Ambition waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so La Hire swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster.

248. 247 FMB Harald III · Theodora · La Hire Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Theodora (S04 · paid) and La Hire (X22) score 78.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. La Hire is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Theodora’s Queen's Ambition waits on; Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Theodora’s Art of Eternity waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 14% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

249. 248 FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Theodora Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.13/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 81.13 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; Hannibal taunts the enemy onto itself, so the rows behind stay untouched.

250. 249 FMB Gustav · Harald III · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Harald III (X19) and Julian (X25) score 80.79 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Harald III adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Harald III’s Eternal Black Sail waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

251. 250 FMB Gustav · Alberich · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Julian (X25) score 78.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises Alberich’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound.

252. 251, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Hannibal · Alberich · Julian Current meta Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hannibal (X28 · paid), Alberich (X18 · paid) and Julian (X25) score 78.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hannibal is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rear Escort applies Disarm, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Julian is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 34% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hannibal’s Rear Escort produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Hannibal’s Rear Escort applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Alberich swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present.

253. Mid progression combos

     Nothing here is newer than X15, and none is an SP. Lineups for accounts partway up the hero ladder.

254. 1 FMB King Arthur · Cleopatra VII · Bleeding Steed developer pick Mid progression Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 67.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid) and Bleeding Steed (S03) score 67.40 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Cleopatra VII is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Cleopatra VII produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Cleopatra VII’s Mesmerizing Posture applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 13% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

255. 2 FMB Alexander · Bleeding Steed · Theodora developer pick Mid progression Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 72.98/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Alexander (SP · paid), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 72.98 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Alexander is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 325% across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Alexander swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Alexander’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; damage is spread across the enemy line, with no finisher to focus one squad down. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

256. 3 FMB Ashoka · Bleeding Steed · Pepin Mid progression Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 79.87/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Pepin (X12) score 79.87 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 22% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

257. 4 FMB Ashoka · Bleeding Steed · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 79.59/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 79.59 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

258. 5 FMB King Arthur · Bleeding Steed · King Cnut developer pick Mid progression Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 69.16/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Bleeding Steed (S03) and King Cnut (X17) score 69.16 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

259. 6 FMB Clovis I · Bleeding Steed · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 79.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

260. 7 FMB Gustav · Bleeding Steed · King Cnut developer pick Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 69.75/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Gustav (X20), Bleeding Steed (S03) and King Cnut (X17) score 69.75 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Gustav is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Uprising applies Suppress, and takes the front to pull enemy attacks inward -- exactly where that belongs. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. King Cnut is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Gustav’s Aligned Force produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Bleeding Steed’s Nomadic Remedy waits on; Gustav’s Uprising applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so King Cnut swings into a line that cannot answer; Gustav raises King Cnut’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 5% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

261. 8 FMB Ashoka · Vikram · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 78.39/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Vikram (X04) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 78.39 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 73% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Vikram is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Vikram produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Vikram’s Alluring Arm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

262. 9 FMB Ashoka · Vikram · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.74/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Vikram (X04) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 80.74 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Vikram is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Vikram produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Vikram’s Alluring Arm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

263. 10 FMB Ashoka · Vikram · Pepin Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Vikram (X04) and Pepin (X12) score 81.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 80% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Vikram is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Vikram produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Vikram’s Alluring Arm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 24% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

264. 11 FMB King Arthur · Bleeding Steed · Theodora developer pick Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 70.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 70.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so King Arthur swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises King Arthur’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

265. 12 FMB Clovis I · Vikram · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 81.54/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Vikram (X04) and Ashoka (X14) score 81.54 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Vikram is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Vikram produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 29% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

266. 13 FMB Arslan · Healer · Scarlet Reaver developer pick Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 64.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Arslan (X11), Healer (X10) and Scarlet Reaver (X07) score 64.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Arslan is the win condition, bringing 55% of the lineup's expected damage: Ice and Fire puts 350% into 2 enemy squads every time it fires, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Scarlet Reaver is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Scarlet Reaver’s Debilitating Explosions applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Arslan swings into a line that cannot answer; Scarlet Reaver raises Arslan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; attacks converge on the same squads, with no spread pressure across the line. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

267. 14 FMB Ashoka · Healer · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.54/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Healer (X10) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 80.54 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Healer produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

268. 15 FMB Clovis I · Ashoka · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 80.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Ashoka (X14) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 80.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 60% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 17% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka and Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor both wait on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15); raw damage reaches only about 32% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

269. 16 FMB Clovis I · Healer · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.68/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Healer (X10) and Ashoka (X14) score 81.68 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Healer produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

270. 17 FMB Ashoka · Demon Spear · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 77.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Demon Spear (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 77.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 20% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Demon Spear produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

271. 18 FMB Ashoka · Healer · Pepin Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.65/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Healer (X10) and Pepin (X12) score 79.65 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Healer produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Pepin raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

272. 19 FMB Ashoka · Cao Cao · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 77.58/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Cao Cao (S01) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 77.58 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 64% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 18% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Cao Cao produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Cao Cao raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

273. 20 FMB Ashoka · Isabella I · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 78.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Isabella I (S01) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 78.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 18% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Isabella I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

274. 21 FMB Ashoka · Desert Storm · Isabella I Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Desert Storm (S04) and Isabella I (S01) score 79.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 74% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); raw damage reaches only about 26% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

275. 22 FMB Hunk · Bleeding Steed · Valkyrie developer pick Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 61.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hunk (X01), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Valkyrie (X03) score 61.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hunk is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Yeet! applies Confuse on a 30% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Valkyrie is the win condition, bringing 87% of the lineup's expected damage: Apocalyptic Prayer puts 310% into one enemy squad on a 45% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Hunk’s Yeet! applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Valkyrie swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Valkyrie’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Hunk holds the front and Bleeding Steed keeps it standing. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

276. 23 FMB Harald III · Healer · Theodora developer pick Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 82.78/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Harald III (X19), Healer (X10) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 82.78 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Harald III is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Absolute Authority applies Taunt on a 55% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Harald III’s Absolute Authority produces draws_fire, the exact trigger Healer’s Salvation and Theodora’s Art of Eternity both wait on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Harald III swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Harald III’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

277. 24 FMB Ashoka · Theodora · Alberich developer pick Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.20/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Theodora (S04 · paid) and Alberich (X18 · paid) score 78.20 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Theodora is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Alberich is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 56% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Alberich’s Treasure Holder waits on; Theodora produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

278. 25 FMB Clovis I · Hellfire · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 82.18/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Hellfire (X09) and Ashoka (X14) score 82.18 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Hellfire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

279. 26 FMB Ashoka · Pepin · Genghis Khan Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.61/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Pepin (X12) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 79.61 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 69% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 19% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor and Pepin’s Power of Staff both wait on; Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Pepin raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12); little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

280. 27, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Clovis I · Ashoka · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.49/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Ashoka (X14) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 79.49 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 53% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka and Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice both wait on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15); raw damage reaches only about 36% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

281. 28 FMB Ashoka · Clovis I · Cao Cao developer pick Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 77.50/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Clovis I (X15) and Cao Cao (S01) score 77.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 59% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

282. 29 FMB Ashoka · Hellfire · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.07/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Hellfire (X09) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 81.07 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hellfire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

283. 30 FMB Clovis I · Ashoka · Pepin Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 85.10/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Ashoka (X14) and Pepin (X12) score 85.10 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 65% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka and Pepin’s Power of Staff both wait on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 30% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a current-era lineup with no legacy weak point. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

284. 31 FMB Clovis I · Cicero · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.05/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Cicero (X01) and Ashoka (X14) score 81.05 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Cicero is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 120% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 68% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Cicero produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

285. 32 FMB Ashoka · Demon Spear · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Demon Spear (S00) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 78.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Fortuneteller adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Demon Spear produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

286. 33 FMB Liberator · Clovis I · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Liberator (X05), Clovis I (X15) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.40 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Liberator is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 97% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 68% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 28% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

287. 34, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Clovis I · Demon Spear · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.55/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Demon Spear (S00) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.55 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Demon Spear adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Demon Spear produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

288. 35 FMB Ashoka · Scarlet Reaver · Isabella I Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Scarlet Reaver (X07) and Isabella I (S01) score 78.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 54% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Scarlet Reaver is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Scarlet Reaver’s Flames of Truth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Scarlet Reaver produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Scarlet Reaver’s Debilitating Explosions applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); raw damage reaches only about 36% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

289. 36 FMB Ashoka · Cicero · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.09/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Cicero (X01) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 80.09 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Cicero is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 120% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Cicero produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

290. 37 FMB Clovis I · Ashoka · Jiguang Qi Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.95/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Ashoka (X14) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 80.95 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka and Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding both wait on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 30% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

291. 38 FMB Pepin · Vikram · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 78.62/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Pepin (X12), Vikram (X04) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 78.62 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Vikram is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Vikram produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Vikram’s Alluring Arm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Fortuneteller swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

292. 39 FMB Pepin · Healer · Clovis I Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.92/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Pepin (X12), Healer (X10) and Clovis I (X15) score 78.92 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Healer is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Healer produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Pepin raises Clovis I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

293. 40, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Clovis I · Isabella I · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.11/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Isabella I (S01) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.11 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Isabella I adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 62% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Isabella I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

294. 41 FMB Ashoka · Hellfire · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.03/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Hellfire (X09) and Pepin (X12) score 80.03 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 86% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hellfire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hellfire raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

295. 42 FMB Ashoka · Dach Tengri · Clovis I Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.06/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Dach Tengri (X02) and Clovis I (X15) score 79.06 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Dach Tengri is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 44% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 27% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

296. 43 FMB Ashoka · Pepin · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 82.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Pepin (X12) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 82.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 61% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice and Pepin’s Power of Staff both wait on; Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12); raw damage reaches only about 32% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

297. 44 FMB Ashoka · Demon Spear · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.04/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Demon Spear (S00) and Pepin (X12) score 79.04 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 79% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Demon Spear produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

298. 45 FMB Clovis I · Hunk · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.91/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Hunk (X01) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.91 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Hunk adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Yeet! applies Confuse on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 69% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hunk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

299. 46 FMB Ashoka · Isabella I · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Isabella I (S01) and Pepin (X12) score 80.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Isabella I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

300. 47 FMB Clovis I · Soaring Hawk · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.70/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Soaring Hawk (S04) and Ashoka (X14) score 79.70 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 64% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Soaring Hawk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Clovis I’s Territory Expansion applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Clovis I (X15). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

301. 48 FMB Ashoka · Cicero · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.50/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Cicero (X01) and Pepin (X12) score 78.50 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 80% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Cicero is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 120% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Cicero produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Pepin raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

302. 49 FMB Ashoka · Cao Cao · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.10/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Cao Cao (S01) and Pepin (X12) score 79.10 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 69% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Cao Cao produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Cao Cao raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12); the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

303. 50 FMB Hunk · Isabella I · Ashoka Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.54/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Hunk (X01), Isabella I (S01) and Ashoka (X14) score 81.54 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Hunk is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Yeet! applies Confuse on a 30% roll, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Isabella I adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 78% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Hunk’s Yeet! produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Hunk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hunk’s Yeet! applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Ashoka (X14); raw damage reaches only about 25% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

304. 51 FMB Ashoka · Fortuneteller · Jiguang Qi Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.01/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Fortuneteller (X08) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 79.01 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 61% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice and Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding both wait on; Fortuneteller produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 31% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

305. 52 FMB Soaring Hawk · Dach Tengri · Desert Storm developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 61.42/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Dach Tengri (X02) and Desert Storm (S04) score 61.42 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Dach Tengri is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 44% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Dach Tengri raises Soaring Hawk’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

306. 53 FMB Ashoka · Hunk · Fortuneteller Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.55/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Hunk (X01) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 79.55 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 65% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hunk is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Yeet! applies Confuse on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Hunk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hunk’s Yeet! applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

307. 54 FMB Liberator · Vikram · Scarlet Reaver developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 70.43/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Liberator (X05), Vikram (X04) and Scarlet Reaver (X07) score 70.43 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Liberator is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 97% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Vikram is the second layer of armour -- when the first wall bends, this one is already set: carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Scarlet Reaver is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Vikram’s Alluring Arm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Scarlet Reaver swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Vikram (X04). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

308. 55 FMB King Arthur · La Hire · Scarlet Reaver developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 73.20/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), La Hire (X22) and Scarlet Reaver (X07) score 73.20 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. La Hire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Scarlet Reaver is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because La Hire’s Tenacity produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone and Scarlet Reaver’s Debilitating Explosions both wait on; La Hire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone waits on; La Hire’s Shield Breaker applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Scarlet Reaver swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the damage runs off different engines, so the three do not compound; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers, and the scorecard shows why it earns the recommendation.

309. 56 FMB Ashoka · Hunk · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.89/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Hunk (X01) and Pepin (X12) score 79.89 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 82% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Hunk is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Yeet! applies Confuse on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Hunk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Hunk’s Yeet! applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight, so Ashoka swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

310. 57 FMB Clovis I · Hellfire · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.28/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Clovis I (X15), Hellfire (X09) and Pepin (X12) score 79.28 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Clovis I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Territory Expansion applies Silence on a 60% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Hellfire is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 60% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Clovis I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Clovis I’s Frankish Spear waits on; Hellfire raises Clovis I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

311. 58 FMB Ashoka · Pepin · Jiguang Qi Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Ashoka (X14), Pepin (X12) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 78.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Ashoka is the win condition, bringing 77% of the lineup's expected damage: Bloodthirsty Ashoka puts 210% x5 into one enemy squad on a 60% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Ashoka produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding and Pepin’s Power of Staff both wait on; Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Ashoka’s Bloodthirsty Ashoka waits on; Pepin raises Ashoka’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; little here disrupts the enemy plan, so the fight is decided on raw output. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

312. 59 FMB Pepin · Scarlet Reaver · Isabella I Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.41/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Pepin (X12), Scarlet Reaver (X07) and Isabella I (S01) score 80.41 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Scarlet Reaver is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Scarlet Reaver’s Flames of Truth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Scarlet Reaver produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Scarlet Reaver swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12); raw damage reaches only about 20% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

313. 60 FMB King Arthur · Pepin · Fortuneteller developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 73.16/100 out of 100 ⇗
     King Arthur (SP · paid), Pepin (X12) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 73.16 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     King Arthur is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 164% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Fortuneteller is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul Sacrifice applies Suppress, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Pepin produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice and King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone both wait on; Fortuneteller produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Pepin raises Fortuneteller’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

314. 61 FMB Arslan · Isabella I · Pepin Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.82/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Arslan (X11), Isabella I (S01) and Pepin (X12) score 79.82 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Arslan is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Ice and Fire puts 350% into 2 enemy squads every time it fires, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Pepin is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 169% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Arslan’s Ice and Fire produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Isabella I produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Arslan swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: a mid-era lineup anchored by Pepin (X12); raw damage reaches only about 23% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

315. 62 FMB Jiguang Qi · Scarlet Reaver · Isabella I Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.33/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Jiguang Qi (S01), Scarlet Reaver (X07) and Isabella I (S01) score 78.33 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Scarlet Reaver is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 70% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Scarlet Reaver’s Flames of Truth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Scarlet Reaver produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Scarlet Reaver swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 19% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

316. 63 FMB Chen Liu · Cicero · Theodora developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 61.52/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Chen Liu (X01), Cicero (X01) and Theodora (S04 · paid) score 61.52 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Chen Liu is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 190% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front because those range-2 skills only connect from there. Cicero is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: strips 120% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Theodora is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 50% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Theodora’s Art of Eternity applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Chen Liu swings into a line that cannot answer; Theodora raises Chen Liu’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Chen Liu holds the front, but nothing here heals. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

317. Starter combos

     All three heroes are Season 0–4: 4 copies to complete, free, and owned by every player. The best lineups anyone can field on day one.

318. 1 FMB Desert Storm · Bleeding Steed · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 65.89/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 65.89 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 69% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

319. 2 FMB Isabella I · Bleeding Steed · Desert Storm Starter Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 70.69/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Isabella I (S01), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Desert Storm (S04) score 70.69 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Desert Storm adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Isabella I swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Isabella I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 7% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

320. 3 FMB Soaring Hawk · Bleeding Steed · Desert Storm developer pick Starter Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 62.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Desert Storm (S04) score 62.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Soaring Hawk swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Soaring Hawk’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

321. 4 FMB Bleeding Steed · Desert Storm · Cao Cao developer pick Starter Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 67.07/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Desert Storm (S04) and Cao Cao (S01) score 67.07 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

322. 5 FMB Genghis Khan · Bleeding Steed · Cao Cao Starter Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 66.47/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Genghis Khan (S01), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Cao Cao (S01) score 66.47 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 49% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

323. 6 FMB Soaring Hawk · Bleeding Steed · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 67.65/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 67.65 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 63% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Soaring Hawk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

324. 7 FMB Bleeding Steed · Rough Rider · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 4 of 8 reference lineups 65.01/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Rough Rider (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 65.01 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Rough Rider is the flex piece -- modest alone, but covering what the other two leave open: Guerilla Warfae puts 634% into one enemy squad on a 55% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 57% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

325. 8 FMB Bleeding Steed · Genghis Khan · Isabella I Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 66.29/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Genghis Khan (S01) and Isabella I (S01) score 66.29 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 55% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

326. 9 FMB Bleeding Steed · Yukimura Sanada · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 67.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Yukimura Sanada (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 67.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Yukimura Sanada is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Scarlet Armor applies Silence on a 25% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 62% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; Yukimura Sanada (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

327. 10 FMB Genghis Khan · Bleeding Steed · Queen Anne Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 65.17/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Genghis Khan (S01), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Queen Anne (S00) score 65.17 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 58% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Queen Anne is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Slaughter applies Suppress on a 30% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; Queen Anne (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

328. 11 FMB Bleeding Steed · Demon Spear · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 69.38/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Demon Spear (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 69.38 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 73% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 7% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

329. 12 FMB Bleeding Steed · Genghis Khan · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 70.80/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Genghis Khan (S01) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 70.80 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor and Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding both wait on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Genghis Khan’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

330. 13 FMB Isabella I · Demon Spear · Bleeding Steed Starter Beats 3 of 8 reference lineups 68.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Isabella I (S01), Demon Spear (S00) and Bleeding Steed (S03) score 68.79 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Demon Spear adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Isabella I swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Isabella I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

331. 14 FMB Peace Bringer · Bleeding Steed · Cao Cao Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 66.51/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Peace Bringer (S02), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Cao Cao (S01) score 66.51 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Peace Bringer is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 74% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Peace Bringer (S02) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

332. 15 FMB Isabella I · Bleeding Steed · Cao Cao Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 67.45/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Isabella I (S01), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Cao Cao (S01) score 67.45 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

333. 16 FMB Soaring Hawk · Bleeding Steed · Cao Cao Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 68.25/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Cao Cao (S01) score 68.25 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

334. 17 FMB Demon Spear · Bleeding Steed · Cao Cao Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 66.80/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Demon Spear (S00), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Cao Cao (S01) score 66.80 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and takes the front because those range-2 skills only connect from there. Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Cao Cao’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Bleeding Steed (S03). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

335. 18, inseparable from the lineup above FMB Soaring Hawk · Bleeding Steed · Isabella I Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 66.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Bleeding Steed (S03) and Isabella I (S01) score 66.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Bleeding Steed is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Isabella I swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Isabella I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 8% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

336. 19 FMB Bleeding Steed · Isabella I · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 68.21/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Bleeding Steed (S03), Isabella I (S01) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 68.21 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Bleeding Steed is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Bleeding Steed produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Isabella I swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Isabella I’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

337. 20 FMB Soaring Hawk · Demon Spear · Bleeding Steed Starter Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 65.37/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Demon Spear (S00) and Bleeding Steed (S03) score 65.37 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Bleeding Steed is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 80% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Soaring Hawk swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Soaring Hawk’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; raw damage reaches only about 5% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

338. 21 FMB Desert Storm · Genghis Khan · Isabella I Starter Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 67.12/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Genghis Khan (S01) and Isabella I (S01) score 67.12 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 44% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Isabella I adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; a mid-era lineup anchored by Desert Storm (S04). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

339. 22 FMB Desert Storm · Demon Spear · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 64.72/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Demon Spear (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 64.72 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Demon Spear adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 55% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Desert Storm (S04). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

340. 23 FMB Isabella I · Demon Spear · Desert Storm Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 66.36/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Isabella I (S01), Demon Spear (S00) and Desert Storm (S04) score 66.36 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Demon Spear adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Desert Storm adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Isabella I swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; raw damage reaches only about 9% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

341. 24 FMB Desert Storm · Genghis Khan · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 64.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Genghis Khan (S01) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 64.64 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 52% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor and Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding both wait on. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

342. 25 FMB Isabella I · Desert Storm · Cao Cao Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 65.81/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Isabella I (S01), Desert Storm (S04) and Cao Cao (S01) score 65.81 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Isabella I is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Desert Storm adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Cao Cao swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

343. 26 FMB Desert Storm · Demon Spear · Cao Cao Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 65.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Demon Spear (S00) and Cao Cao (S01) score 65.40 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Demon Spear adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. Be clear about what this is: the three cover each other rather than trigger each other, so it earns its place on coverage, not on a chain. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; a mid-era lineup anchored by Desert Storm (S04). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

344. 27 FMB Jiguang Qi · Genghis Khan · Cao Cao developer pick Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 61.41/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Jiguang Qi (S01), Genghis Khan (S01) and Cao Cao (S01) score 61.41 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Genghis Khan brings a second damage line worth 39% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Genghis Khan produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on; Jiguang Qi produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on. What you give up: no one hero clearly carries, so the damage is easier to interrupt; the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

345. 28 FMB Desert Storm · Isabella I · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 67.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Isabella I (S01) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 67.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Isabella I adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Queen of the Storm applies Suppress on a 70% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Desert Storm’s Endless Scorched Earth produces burns, the exact trigger Isabella I’s Everlasting Flame waits on; Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

346. 29 FMB Desert Storm · Jiguang Qi · Cao Cao Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 64.53/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Desert Storm (S04), Jiguang Qi (S01) and Cao Cao (S01) score 64.53 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Desert Storm is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sandstorm puts 243% into one enemy squad every time it fires, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Desert Storm produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

347. 30 FMB Genghis Khan · Yukimura Sanada · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 65.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Genghis Khan (S01), Yukimura Sanada (S00) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 65.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 48% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Yukimura Sanada is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Scarlet Armor applies Silence on a 25% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Genghis Khan produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on; Yukimura Sanada produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Yukimura Sanada’s Scarlet Armor applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Yukimura Sanada (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 11% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

348. 31 FMB Soaring Hawk · Demon Spear · Genghis Khan Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 64.66/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Soaring Hawk (S04), Demon Spear (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 64.66 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Soaring Hawk is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 51% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Soaring Hawk produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: the trigger chain is thin — the three lean on one link rather than several; a mid-era lineup anchored by Soaring Hawk (S04). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

349. 32 FMB Genghis Khan · Demon Spear · Jiguang Qi Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 67.82/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Genghis Khan (S01), Demon Spear (S00) and Jiguang Qi (S01) score 67.82 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Genghis Khan is the win condition, bringing 54% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Wolf puts 213% into all enemy squads on a 50% roll, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. Jiguang Qi is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 20% of damage amplification across its kit, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because Demon Spear produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Genghis Khan’s Fortune's Favor waits on; Genghis Khan produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Jiguang Qi’s Unyelding waits on; Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so Genghis Khan swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Jiguang Qi (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 10% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

350. 33 FMB Peace Bringer · Jade Rakshasa · Cao Cao developer pick Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 54.97/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Peace Bringer (S02), Jade Rakshasa (S02) and Cao Cao (S01) score 54.97 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Peace Bringer is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 74% of damage reduction across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Jade Rakshasa brings a second damage line worth 38% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: Jade Lotus puts 162% x6 into one enemy squad on a 40% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Cao Cao is the saboteur, stripping the enemy's stats before the blows land: raises what enemies take by 151% across its kit, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. Be clear about what this is: the three cover each other rather than trigger each other, so it earns its place on coverage, not on a chain. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Jade Rakshasa (S02) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.

351. 34 FMB Demon Spear · Queen Anne · William Wallace developer pick Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 55.34/100 out of 100 ⇗
     Demon Spear (S00), Queen Anne (S00) and William Wallace (S00) score 55.34 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

     Demon Spear is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Tamashi kari applies Silence for 1 round on a 85% roll, and takes the front because those range-2 skills only connect from there. Queen Anne adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: Slaughter applies Suppress on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. William Wallace is the win condition, bringing 46% of the lineup's expected damage: Eye of the Storm puts 667% into one enemy squad on a 50% roll, and stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Demon Spear’s Tamashi kari applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so William Wallace swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; William Wallace (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. This is one of the lineups recommended in-game by the developers -- the score above is what that classic core is still worth against the current roster.