Current best formations for every scenario. Updated for Generation 6.
The 50:20:30 ratio is the most reliable composition across all generations. Infantry frontline absorbs damage, archers provide ranged DPS. Amadeus leads, Vivian buffs the army, Petra adds cavalry burst.
The 5:4:1 ratio was tested optimal during Gen 1-2. Heavy cavalry compensates for weaker archer heroes in early generations. Transition to 50:20:30 once Gen 3+ heroes are available.
Yang (S+ rally) leads with Marlin providing archer DPS. Petra covers cavalry. Chenko joins for his dependable first skill. This lineup is entirely F2P-accessible.
60:20:20 with heavy infantry frontline. Jabel and Zoe tank, Hilde heals and stacks, Saul provides stacking via joining. Minimize archer count because enemy cavalry can bypass your frontline to target them directly.
40:40:20 cavalry formation. Gen 4 introduces strong cavalry garrison heroes (Alcar, Margot). This ratio better counters archer-heavy rally compositions that become common in later generations.
| Generation | Infantry | Cavalry | Archers | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 | 10% | 30% | 60% | 1:3:6 |
| Gen 2 | 10% | 20% | 70% | 1:2:7 |
| Gen 3 | 10% | 10% | 80% | 1:1:8 |
| Gen 4+ | 5% | 10% | 85% | ~1:1:9 |
Bear hunt is all about maximizing archer DPS. Infantry is minimal — just enough to trigger hero bonuses. Joiners (Chenko, Amane, Yeonwoo) are S-tier for bear hunt participation. Vivian's army-wide buff is the biggest multiplier.
The standard 50:20:30 applies to most events. Scout your opponent first in PvP events and adjust if they're running archer-heavy (increase cavalry) or infantry-heavy (increase archers).
| Scenario | Formation | Key Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rally | 50:20:30 | Balanced DPS with infantry wall |
| Early Game Rally | 50:40:10 | Cavalry-heavy for weak archer heroes |
| Garrison Defense | 60:20:20 | Max infantry HP, minimize archers |
| Gen 4+ Garrison | 40:40:20 | Cavalry counters archer rallies |
| Bear Hunt (Gen 1) | 10:30:60 | Maximize archer DPS |
| Bear Hunt (Gen 3+) | 10:10:80 | Near-full archer composition |
| PvP Events | 50:20:30 | Scout first, then adjust |