Rough Rider — Rise of Castles Combos

Heroes that pair well with Rough Rider

The heroes most often ranked alongside Rough Rider.

War Lord

6 shared combos

Fortuneteller

3 shared combos

The Brave

2 shared combos

Octavius

2 shared combos

Hellfire

2 shared combos

Al-Hawra

2 shared combos

Cleopatra VII

2 shared combos

Heroine of Courage

2 shared combos

Best Cavalry combos with Rough Rider

Rough Rider appears in 7 ranked Cavalry combos.

1. 131 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Avalanche
   War Lord (S03), Rough Rider (S00) and Avalanche (X02) score 71.40 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. 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. Avalanche is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Hack and Slash applies Suppress on a 40% roll, and stays in the back and still reaches the enemy back line -- protected without losing a single hit. The lineup works because War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Avalanche both wait on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Avalanche both wait on; War Lord raises Avalanche’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) 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. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 71.40/100 out of 100 ⇗
2. 137 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Army Breaker
   War Lord (S03), Rough Rider (S00) and Army Breaker (X02) score 69.95 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. 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. Army Breaker is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 48% 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 Rough Rider and Army Breaker both wait on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider waits on; Army Breaker’s Formation: Tranquility applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 3% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 69.95/100 out of 100 ⇗
3. 178 FMB Lawman · Rough Rider · The Brave
   Lawman (X03), Rough Rider (S00) and The Brave (S04) score 55.98 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Lawman is the lifeline: that healing decides whether this lineup is still standing in round five — carries 164% of recovery across its kit, and takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. 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. 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 stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because The Brave’s Freezing Gaze applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer; The Brave raises Rough Rider’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. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 55.98/100 out of 100 ⇗
4. 184 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Jane
   War Lord (S03), Rough Rider (S00) and Jane (S03) score 70.35 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. 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. Jane is the win condition, bringing 66% of the lineup's expected damage: Light's Judgement puts 334.5% into all enemy squads on a 35% 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 War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Jane both wait on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Jane both wait on; Jane shuts off enemy recovery, so what Jane deals stays dealt. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) 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. How these scores work →

   Starter 70.35/100 out of 100 ⇗
5. 206 FMB Octavius · Rough Rider · Beast Queen
   Octavius (S02 · paid), Rough Rider (S00) and Beast Queen (S02) score 58.43 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Octavius is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 251% 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. 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. Beast Queen is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 100% 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 Octavius’s Augustus applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer; Octavius raises Rough Rider’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. How these scores work →

   Starter 58.43/100 out of 100 ⇗
6. 209 FMB Octavius · Rough Rider · The Brave
   Octavius (S02 · paid), Rough Rider (S00) and The Brave (S04) score 57.08 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Octavius is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 251% 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. 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. 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 stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-4 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Octavius’s Augustus applies Taunt and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer; Octavius raises Rough Rider’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. How these scores work →

   Starter 57.08/100 out of 100 ⇗
7. 218 FMB Rough Rider · North's Rage · William Wallace
   Rough Rider (S00), North's Rage (S00) and William Wallace (S00) score 42.06 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front because those range-2 skills only connect from there. North's Rage is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — For the North! applies Suppress on a 30% roll, and sits in the middle, the deepest row those range-2 skills still fire from. William Wallace is the flex piece -- modest alone, but covering what the other two leave open: 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 North's Rage’s For the North! applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so William Wallace swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Rough Rider 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. How these scores work →

   Starter 42.06/100 out of 100 ⇗

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Best Archer combos with Rough Rider

Rough Rider appears in 5 ranked Archer combos.

1. 148 FMB Hellfire · Rough Rider · Al-Hawra
   Hellfire (X09), Rough Rider (S00) and Al-Hawra (X01 · paid) score 69.37 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. 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. Al-Hawra is the second amplifier -- with two heroes raising the output, the carry hits far above its own numbers: carries 78% 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 Al-Hawra’s Desert Phantom produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Hellfire and Rough Rider both wait on; Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Al-Hawra’s Desert Phantom waits on; Hellfire raises Rough Rider’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; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 69.37/100 out of 100 ⇗
2. 149 FMB Al-Hawra · Rough Rider · Tarantula
   Al-Hawra (X01 · paid), Rough Rider (S00) and Tarantula (X02) score 69.22 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Al-Hawra is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 78% of damage amplification across its kit, and takes the front as the one built to survive the opening exchange. 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. Tarantula is the win condition, bringing 62% 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 Al-Hawra’s Desert Phantom produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Tarantula both wait on; Rough Rider produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Al-Hawra’s Desert Phantom waits on; Al-Hawra raises Tarantula’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 69.22/100 out of 100 ⇗
3. 201 FMB Leonidas · Rough Rider · Al Faith
   Leonidas (S00), Rough Rider (S00) and Al Faith (S01) score 54.61 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. 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. 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 stays in the back, out of the enemy's easy reach, and those range-5 skills lose nothing for it. The lineup works because Leonidas’s Sharp Spear applies Silence and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer; Al Faith raises Rough Rider’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Leonidas (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. How these scores work →

   Starter 54.61/100 out of 100 ⇗
4. 215 FMB Sky Breaker · Rough Rider · Jade Eagle
   Sky Breaker (S03), Rough Rider (S00) and Jade Eagle (S04) score 47.94 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Sky Breaker is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — Soul of the Mountain applies Disarm, 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. Jade Eagle adds a second source of control, so the lock rarely has an off round: 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 Sky Breaker’s Soul of the Mountain applies Disarm and takes a squad out of the fight, so Jade Eagle swings into a line that cannot answer; Jade Eagle shuts off enemy recovery, so what Jade Eagle deals stays dealt. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; 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. How these scores work →

   Starter 47.94/100 out of 100 ⇗
5. 216 FMB Cleopatra VII · Rough Rider · Heroine of Courage
   Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid), Rough Rider (S00) and Heroine of Courage (S00) score 47.80 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. 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. Heroine of Courage is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 29% 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 Heroine of Courage raises Cleopatra VII’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. How these scores work →

   Starter 47.80/100 out of 100 ⇗

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Best Footmen combos with Rough Rider

Rough Rider appears in 7 ranked Footmen combos.

1. 137 FMB Isabella I · Rough Rider · Scarlet Reaver
   Isabella I (S01), Rough Rider (S00) and Scarlet Reaver (X07) score 65.79 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. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 21% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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. 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 Scarlet Reaver’s Flames of Truth 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 Scarlet Reaver swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Isabella I (S01) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; 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. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 65.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
2. 146 FMB Hellfire · Rough Rider · Fortuneteller
   Hellfire (X09), Rough Rider (S00) and Fortuneteller (X08) score 63.85 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. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 30% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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. 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 Hellfire produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on; Hellfire raises Fortuneteller’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 16% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 63.85/100 out of 100 ⇗
3. 153 FMB Pepin · Rough Rider · Scarlet Reaver
   Pepin (X12), Rough Rider (S00) and Scarlet Reaver (X07) score 63.13 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 90% of enemy Might, Resistance and damage in total, and takes the front, able to both absorb the opening rounds and heal through them. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 21% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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. 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 Rough Rider produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Pepin’s Power of Staff waits on; Pepin raises Scarlet Reaver’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; 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. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 63.13/100 out of 100 ⇗
4. 187 FMB Soaring Hawk · Rough Rider · Bleeding Steed
   Soaring Hawk (S04), Rough Rider (S00) and Bleeding Steed (S03) score 56.64 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. Rough Rider is the win condition, bringing 67% of the lineup's expected damage: 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. 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 Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer; Bleeding Steed raises Rough Rider’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; 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. How these scores work →

   Starter 56.64/100 out of 100 ⇗
5. 198 FMB Demon Spear · Rough Rider · Genghis Khan
   Demon Spear (S00), Rough Rider (S00) and Genghis Khan (S01) score 53.79 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. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 36% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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 47% 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 Demon Spear 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: Demon Spear (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; 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. How these scores work →

   Starter 53.79/100 out of 100 ⇗
6. 206 FMB Isabella I · Rough Rider · Jade Rakshasa
   Isabella I (S01), Rough Rider (S00) and Jade Rakshasa (S02) score 51.00 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. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 34% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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. Jade Rakshasa is the win condition, bringing 39% of the lineup's expected damage: Jade Lotus puts 162% x6 into one enemy squad 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 Isabella I’s Queen of the Storm applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Jade Rakshasa swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Isabella I (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. How these scores work →

   Starter 51.00/100 out of 100 ⇗
7. 212 FMB Cleopatra VII · Rough Rider · Heroine of Courage
   Cleopatra VII (S03 · paid), Rough Rider (S00) and Heroine of Courage (S00) score 49.09 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   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 takes the front on purpose: this kit feeds on being attacked, and the front is where the attacks are. Rough Rider brings a second damage line worth 32% of the expected output, so no single silence stops the plan: 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. Heroine of Courage is the multiplier, raising what the other two put out rather than adding a number of its own: carries 29% 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 Heroine of Courage raises Cleopatra VII’s output directly rather than adding a number of its own. What you give up: no hero here feeds another one's trigger; Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad. How these scores work →

   Starter 49.09/100 out of 100 ⇗

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Best Mixed combos with Rough Rider

Rough Rider appears in 4 ranked Mixed combos.

1. 134 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Fortuneteller
   War Lord (cavalry · S03), Rough Rider (cavalry · S00) and Fortuneteller (footmen · X08) score 68.99 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. 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. 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 War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider waits on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Fortuneteller both wait on; Rough Rider produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on. What you give up: Rough Rider (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. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 68.99/100 out of 100 ⇗
2. 170 FMB Immortal Guardian · Rough Rider · Fortuneteller
   Immortal Guardian (archer · S04), Rough Rider (archer · S00) and Fortuneteller (footmen · X08) score 58.57 out of 100 together, and each of the three has a job.

   Immortal Guardian is the shield: the damage reduction and staying power buy the rounds the plan needs — carries 64% 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. 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. 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 Rough Rider produces combat-skill casts, the exact trigger Fortuneteller’s Soul Sacrifice waits on. What you give up: Rough Rider (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. How these scores work →

   Mid progression 58.57/100 out of 100 ⇗
3. 173 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Bleeding Steed
   War Lord (cavalry · S03), Rough Rider (cavalry · S00) and Bleeding Steed (footmen · S03) score 67.30 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. 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. 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 War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Bleeding Steed both wait on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Bleeding Steed both wait on; Bleeding Steed’s Stampeding Harras applies Confuse and takes a squad out of the fight for 2 rounds, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 3% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. How these scores work →

   Starter 67.30/100 out of 100 ⇗
4. 174 FMB War Lord · Rough Rider · Edward the Confessor
   War Lord (cavalry · S03), Rough Rider (archer · S00) and Edward the Confessor (archer · S01) score 67.25 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. 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. Edward the Confessor is the lock: every squad silenced or suppressed is a turn the enemy plan does not happen — King's Crossbow applies Suppress on a 35% roll, and stays in the back, where the range-3 skills still touch the enemy front line. The lineup works because War Lord’s War God Descends produces prep-skips, the exact trigger Rough Rider waits on; War Lord’s War God Descends produces trigger-rate boosts, the exact trigger Rough Rider and Edward the Confessor both wait on; Edward the Confessor’s King's Crossbow applies Suppress and takes a squad out of the fight, so Rough Rider swings into a line that cannot answer. What you give up: Rough Rider (S00) is the era weak point -- the enemy will aim at the oldest squad; raw damage reaches only about 4% of the hardest-hitting trio in the roster. Budget note: every hero in this lineup can be completed without spending. How these scores work →

   Starter 67.25/100 out of 100 ⇗

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