Theodora — Rise of Castles Combos

Most often ranked with Theodora

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

Hannibal

10 shared combos

Geraint

9 shared combos

Harald III

9 shared combos

Gustav

8 shared combos

Zhao Yun

7 shared combos

Alexander

7 shared combos

Alberich

6 shared combos

La Hire

6 shared combos

Proven synergies

A different question from the grid above: not who Theodora is listed with, but whose kit the skill text says Theodora 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.

Thorven

Not yet listed

Theodora supplies the combat-skill casts; Thorven's Spiral Edge feeds on them. Thorven's Spiral Edge supplies the taunts; Theodora's Art of Eternity feeds on them. Their strongest lineup together (Thorvi completing it) scores 84.15 — list-worthy, but the selection spent those seats on more varied lineups.

Al-Hawra

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Al-Hawra's Desert Phantom supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Theodora's Queen's Ambition feeds on them. Theodora supplies the combat-skill casts; Al-Hawra's Desert Phantom feeds on them. Their strongest lineup together (Oliver completing it) scores 78.62, below the last ranked seat in its tier (83.96).

Cyrus

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Cyrus's Tolerance supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Theodora's Queen's Ambition feeds on them. Theodora supplies the combat-skill casts; Cyrus's Strategy to Victory feeds on them. Their strongest lineup together (Oliver completing it) scores 83.13, below the last ranked seat in its tier (83.96).

Roland

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Roland's Song of Roland supplies the trigger-rate boosts; Theodora's Queen's Ambition feeds on them. Theodora supplies the combat-skill casts; Roland's Paladins feeds on them. Their strongest lineup together (Thorvi completing it) scores 83.92, below the last ranked seat in its tier (83.96).

Hannibal

10 shared lineups

Hannibal's Rear Escort supplies the taunts; Theodora's Art of Eternity feeds on them.

Harald III

9 shared lineups

Harald III's Absolute Authority supplies the taunts; Theodora's Art of Eternity feeds on them.

Best Footmen combos with Theodora

Theodora appears in 42 ranked Footmen combos — showing the top 24.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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).

14. 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).

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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).

19. 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.

20. 196 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.

21. 208 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

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