At a glance
5 slots
2 in front for tanks, 3 in the back for damage heroes.
Front left
The slot hit first: put your best tank there.
−20%
damage taken from the faction yours counters.
Who goes where
Front left
Tank 1Your best tank. The enemy flank and center hit it first.
Front right
Tank 2Your second tank. It takes over when the first one falls.
Back left
DamageYour sturdiest damage hero: it's targeted right after the tanks.
Back center
Main damageYour best damage hero. It's the last slot targeted, so it hits for the longest.
Back right
DamageYour other damage or support hero.
The enemy's target order: the front-left tank, then the other tank, then the back sides, and the back center last.
Faction counters
| Your faction | Takes 20% less damage from |
|---|---|
| Tribe | Legion |
| Legion | Ranger |
| Ranger | Tribe |
A single-faction squad also gets a faction bonus (see the dedicated guide). When choosing between two squads of similar strength, take the one that counters your opponent.
What to upgrade first
- Stars on your main squad's heroes.
- Gear on your main damage hero.
- Skills.
- Hero level.