Charles the Great — Rise of Castles Combos

Most often ranked with Charles the Great

Counted from the published lists: the partners who appear beside Charles the Great in the most ranked lineups.

Warden

4 shared combos

Al Faith

3 shared combos

Leonidas

3 shared combos

Immortal Guardian

2 shared combos

Eselfred

1 shared combo

Lilith

1 shared combo

Tarantula

1 shared combo

Ramses II

1 shared combo

Proven synergies

A different question from the grid above: not who Charles the Great is listed with, but whose kit the skill text says Charles the Great actually feeds — or feeds on. Each claim names the effect and, wherever the card records one, the skill producing it, so you can check it against the cards further down. Some of these pairs share no ranked lineup at all; each one says why.

Al-Hawra

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Al-Hawra's Desert Phantom supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Charles the Great's Broken Armor feeds on them. Charles the Great supplies the combat-skill casts; Al-Hawra's Desert Phantom feeds on them. No lineup around this pair clears the era and composition gates.

Cyrus

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Charles the Great supplies the combat-skill casts; Cyrus's Strategy to Victory feeds on them. Cyrus's Tolerance supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Charles the Great's Broken Armor feeds on them. No lineup around this pair clears the era and composition gates.

Roland

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Charles the Great supplies the combat-skill casts; Roland's Paladins feeds on them. Roland's Song of Roland supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Charles the Great's Broken Armor feeds on them. No lineup around this pair clears the era and composition gates.

Warden

4 shared lineups

Warden's Aspect of the Eagle supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Charles the Great's Broken Armor feeds on them.

War Lord

1 shared lineup

War Lord's War God Descends supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Charles the Great's Broken Armor feeds on them.

Poison Master

1 shared lineup

Charles the Great supplies the combat-skill casts; Poison Master's Spreading Poison feeds on them.

Best Archer combos with Charles the Great

Charles the Great appears in 9 ranked Archer combos.

1. 9 FMB Warden · Charles the Great · Eselfred Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 82.01/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Warden (X06), Charles the Great (S01) and Eselfred (X14) score 82.01 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Warden is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Eselfred is the win condition, bringing 72% of the lineup's expected damage: Lady of the Mercians puts 522% into one enemy squad on a 65% 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 Warden’s Aspect of the Eagle produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Charles the Great’s Broken Armor and Eselfred’s Thunder and Heavy Arrows both wait on; Warden raises Eselfred’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Charles the Great (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.

2. 28 FMB Warden · Charles the Great · Lilith Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 82.45/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Warden (X06), Charles the Great (S01) and Lilith (X09) score 82.45 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Warden is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Lilith is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Infatuated Shadow 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 Warden’s Aspect of the Eagle produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Charles the Great’s Broken Armor and Lilith’s Poison Needle both wait on; Warden raises Lilith’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Charles the Great (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 17% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

3. 32 FMB Warden · Charles the Great · Tarantula Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.44/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Warden (X06), Charles the Great (S01) and Tarantula (X02) score 79.44 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Warden is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Tarantula is the win condition, bringing 61% of the lineup's expected damage: Plundering Charge puts 641% into 2 enemy squads on a 30% 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 Warden’s Aspect of the Eagle produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Charles the Great’s Broken Armor and Tarantula’s Plundering Charge both wait on; Warden raises Tarantula’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Charles the Great (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 15% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

4. 56 FMB Ramses II · Charles the Great · Al Faith developer pick Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 65.60/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Ramses II (SP · paid), Charles the Great (S01) and Al Faith (S01) score 65.60 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Ramses II is the lifeline: that healing decides whether this lineup is still standing in round five — carries 238% of recovery across its kit, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Charles the Great is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Al Faith is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 35% 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 Ramses II raises Charles the Great’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 4% 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.

5. 57 FMB Warden · Poison Master · Charles the Great Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.17/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Warden (X06), Poison Master (X10) and Charles the Great (S01) score 80.17 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Warden is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. Poison Master is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Deadly Virus applies Suppress on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% 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 Warden’s Aspect of the Eagle produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Charles the Great’s Broken Armor and Poison Master’s Deadly Virus both wait on; Charles the Great produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Poison Master’s Spreading Poison waits on; Poison Master’s Deadly Virus applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Charles the Great 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; Charles the Great (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.

6. 1 FMB Immortal Guardian · Charles the Great · Jade Eagle developer pick Starter Beats 5 of 8 reference lineups 59.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Immortal Guardian (S04), Charles the Great (S01) and Jade Eagle (S04) score 59.85 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Immortal Guardian 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. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Jade Eagle is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Rapid Throw applies Silence on a 40% 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 Jade Eagle shuts off enemy recovery, so what Jade Eagle deals stays dealt; Charles the Great raises Jade Eagle’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Jade Eagle (S04) 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.

7. 6 FMB Immortal Guardian · Leonidas · Charles the Great Starter Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 68.23/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Immortal Guardian (S04), Leonidas (S00) and Charles the Great (S01) score 68.23 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Immortal Guardian 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. Leonidas is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sharp Spear applies Silence on a 40% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% 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 Leonidas’s Sharp Spear applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Charles the Great swings into a line that cannot answer. 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.

8. 17 FMB Leonidas · Al Faith · Charles the Great Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 67.22/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Leonidas (S00), Al Faith (S01) and Charles the Great (S01) score 67.22 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Leonidas is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sharp Spear applies Silence on a 40% roll, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Al Faith is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 35% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% 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 Leonidas’s Sharp Spear applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Charles the Great swings into a line that cannot answer; Al Faith raises Charles the Great’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.

9. 21 FMB Edward the Confessor · Charles the Great · Al Faith developer pick Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 59.63/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Edward the Confessor (S01), Charles the Great (S01) and Al Faith (S01) score 59.63 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Edward the Confessor is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 118% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the sturdiest of the three. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Al Faith is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 35% 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 Edward the Confessor’s King's Crossbow applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Charles the Great swings into a line that cannot answer; Edward the Confessor raises Charles the Great’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Edward the Confessor holds the front, but nothing here heals. 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.

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Best Mixed combos with Charles the Great

Charles the Great appears in 1 ranked Mixed combo.

1. 10 FMB War Lord · Leonidas · Charles the Great Starter Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 73.83/100 out of 100 ⇗
   War Lord (cavalry · S03), Leonidas (archer · S00) and Charles the Great (archer · S01) score 73.83 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   War Lord is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 45% 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. Leonidas is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Sharp Spear applies Silence on a 40% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Charles the Great is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 85% 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 War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Charles the Great’s Broken Armor and Leonidas’s Sharp Spear both wait on; Leonidas’s Sharp Spear applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Charles the Great swings into a line that cannot answer; War Lord raises Charles the Great’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 3% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; Charles the Great (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.

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