Hellfire — Rise of Castles Combos

Most often ranked with Hellfire

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

El Cid

10 shared combos

Warden

4 shared combos

Ashoka

3 shared combos

Pepin

3 shared combos

Poison Master

2 shared combos

Clovis I

2 shared combos

Army Breaker

1 shared combo

Black Prince

1 shared combo

Proven synergies

A different question from the grid above: not who Hellfire is listed with, but whose kit the skill text says Hellfire 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; Hellfire's Heroic Inspiration feeds on them. Hellfire 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

Not yet listed

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

Roland

Not yet listed

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

El Cid

10 shared lineups

El Cid's Song of El Cid supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Hellfire's Heroic Inspiration feeds on them.

Warden

4 shared lineups

Warden's Aspect of the Eagle supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Hellfire's Heroic Inspiration feeds on them.

Ashoka

3 shared lineups

Hellfire supplies the combat-skill casts; Ashoka's Bloodthirsty Ashoka feeds on them.

Best Cavalry combos with Hellfire

Hellfire appears in 8 ranked Cavalry combos.

1. 3 FMB Hellfire · Army Breaker · El Cid Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 79.92/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Army Breaker (X02) and El Cid (X12) score 79.92 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Army Breaker is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 48% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Army Breaker’s Formation: Enigma and Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration both wait on; Army Breaker’s Formation: Tranquility applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 4% 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.

2. 17 FMB Hellfire · Black Prince · El Cid Mid progression Beats 2 of 8 reference lineups 81.47/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Black Prince (S01) and El Cid (X12) score 81.47 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Black Prince is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Dragon Siege applies Suppress for 2 rounds on a 35% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Black Prince’s Dragon Siege and Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration both wait on; Black Prince’s Dragon Siege applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’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; a mid-era lineup anchored by Hellfire (X09). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

3. 29 FMB Hellfire · The Brave · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), The Brave (S04) and El Cid (X12) score 81.35 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. The Brave is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Freezing Gaze applies Disarm on a 80% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and The Brave’s No Turning Back both wait on; The Brave’s Freezing Gaze applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 4% 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.

4. 31 FMB Hellfire · Warhammer · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.59/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Warhammer (X06) and El Cid (X12) score 80.59 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Warhammer is the saboteur: shutting off enemy recovery keeps the damage the other two deal dealt — strips 40% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Warhammer’s Reflecting Armor both wait on; Warhammer shuts off enemy recovery, so what El Cid deals stays dealt; Hellfire raises El Cid’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Hellfire (X09). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

5. 33 FMB Hellfire · Roku Boshuten · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.43/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Roku Boshuten (S03) and El Cid (X12) score 81.43 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Roku Boshuten is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 156% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Roku Boshuten’s Gou both wait on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Roku Boshuten’s Gokuraku Jodo waits on; Roku Boshuten’s Gokuraku Jodo applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so El Cid 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 Hellfire (X09). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

6. 36 FMB Hellfire · Rozen Blade · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 81.48/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Rozen Blade (S03) and El Cid (X12) score 81.48 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Rozen Blade is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Blitz applies Suppress for 1 round on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Rozen Blade’s Blitz both wait on; Rozen Blade’s Blitz applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight for 1 round, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 4% 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.

7. 40 FMB Hellfire · Isabella I · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 79.95/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Isabella I (S01) and El Cid (X12) score 79.95 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. Isabella I is the lifeline: that healing decides whether this lineup is still standing in round five — carries 258% of recovery across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm both wait on; Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; a mid-era lineup anchored by Hellfire (X09). Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

8. 42 FMB Hellfire · The Boneless · El Cid Mid progression Beats 1 of 8 reference lineups 80.62/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), The Boneless (S00) and El Cid (X12) score 80.62 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Hellfire is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 63% 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. The Boneless is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Hack and Slash applies Disarm on a 50% roll, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and The Boneless’s Hanashi both wait on; The Boneless’s Hack and Slash applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer; Hellfire raises El Cid’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 Boneless (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.

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Best Archer combos with Hellfire

Hellfire appears in 5 ranked Archer combos.

1. 15 FMB Hellfire · Warden · Eselfred Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.61/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Warden (X06) and Eselfred (X14) score 81.61 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Warden is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 65% 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 90% 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 Eselfred’s Thunder and Heavy Arrows and Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration both wait on; Hellfire raises Eselfred’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; 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.

2. 19 FMB Hellfire · Poison Master · Belisarius Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.26/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Poison Master (X10) and Belisarius (X12) score 79.26 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. 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. Belisarius is the win condition, bringing 100% of the lineup's expected damage: Hunting Down puts 279% into all enemy squads on a 70% 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 Poison Master’s Spreading Poison produces dot, the exact trigger Belisarius’s Hunting Down waits on; Hellfire 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 Belisarius 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; a focused finisher and spread pressure both present. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending.

3. 29 FMB Hellfire · Warden · Lilith Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 81.74/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Warden (X06) and Lilith (X09) score 81.74 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Warden is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 65% 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 Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Lilith’s Poison Needle both wait on; Hellfire raises Lilith’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; 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.

4. 51 FMB Hellfire · Warden · Inquisitor Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.58/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Warden (X06) and Inquisitor (S02) score 80.58 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Warden is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Inquisitor is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Judgement of Justice applies Disarm on a 35% 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 Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Inquisitor’s Judgement of Justice both wait on; Hellfire raises Inquisitor’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; Inquisitor (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.

5. 52 FMB Hellfire · Warden · Witch Hunter Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 80.48/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (X09), Warden (X06) and Witch Hunter (S02) score 80.48 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Warden is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 65% of damage amplification across its kit, and sits in the middle, where the support reaches both the front and the back. Witch Hunter is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Terrifying Presence applies Silence on a 90% 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 Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Witch Hunter’s Purifying Flame both wait on; Hellfire raises Witch Hunter’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 6% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster; Witch Hunter (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.

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Best Footmen combos with Hellfire

Hellfire appears in 4 ranked Footmen combos.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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Best Mixed combos with Hellfire

Hellfire appears in 2 ranked Mixed combos.

1. 49 FMB Hellfire · Pepin · El Cid Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 78.57/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (cavalry · X09), Pepin (footmen · X12) and El Cid (cavalry · X12) score 78.57 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 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. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Pepin’s Thunderstruck both wait on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Hellfire raises El Cid’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; 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. 51 FMB Hellfire · Poison Master · El Cid Mid progression Beats 0 of 8 reference lineups 79.11/100 out of 100 ⇗
   Hellfire (archer · X09), Poison Master (archer · X10) and El Cid (cavalry · X12) score 79.11 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. 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. El Cid 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 El Cid’s Song of El Cid produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire’s Heroic Inspiration and Poison Master’s Deadly Virus both wait on; Hellfire 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 El Cid swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: raw damage reaches only about 4% 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.

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