Hero Synergy & Troop Guide
How to pair heroes with troops for maximum power. Faction bonuses, S3 synergy skills, formation strategies, and every hero's role.
How Hero Synergy Works
Heroes from each faction boost a specific troop type. Bonuses only apply to troops led by that hero, so alignment is crucial. Match your hero's faction to the right troop type, balance roles (ATK/DEF/SUP), and pair S3 heroes with their S2 partners for maximum power.
Faction → Troop Matching
Frontline melee fighters with high attack. They absorb damage while dealing close-range harm.
HP, Attack Damage, Defense bonuses for Assaulters
Countered by Shooters (Wings of Dawn)
Ranged units balancing offense with defense. Consistent long-range damage with decent survivability.
Attack Speed, Health, Defensive bonuses for Shooters
Effective against Assaulters (Blood Rose)
Fast-moving units with high mobility. They flank enemies and strike strategically.
HP, Training Speed bonuses for Riders
Specialized flanking role. Not as raw-power as other factions.
Season 3 Hero Synergy
S3 heroes unlock a powerful 4th skill when paired with their S2 partner from the same faction.
4th Skill Unlock Requirements
All Heroes by Faction
Blood Rose — Assaulters
+45% defense bonus for Assaulters when leading
Base hero tank. Essential for Blood Rose formations.
Base hero support. Strong healing and buffs.
High DPS seasonal attacker.
S2 tank. Pairs with Licia (S3) for 4th skill synergy.
S3 hero. +90 troop cap. 4th skill synergy with Bella.
S4 hero. Latest Blood Rose attacker.
A-class attacker. Good early-game option.
A-class support.
A-class defender.
Wings of Dawn — Shooters
Base hero. Essential frontline tank for Wings.
High DPS seasonal shooter.
Strong S1 attacker.
S2 attacker. Pairs with Liliana (S3) for 4th skill synergy.
S3 hero. +90 troop cap. 4th skill synergy with Alma.
S4 hero. Latest Wings attacker.
Base hero support for Wings.
A-class attacker.
A-class attacker.
A-class defender.
Guard of Order — Riders
Base hero support. Strong utility.
Base hero. Universal support + vehicle synergy.
S1 support hero.
S1 defender. Solid tank.
S2 attacker. Pairs with Dodemeki (S3) for 4th skill synergy.
S3 hero. +90 troop cap. 4th skill synergy with Harleyna.
S4 hero. Latest Guard attacker.
A-class attacker.
A-class attacker.
A-class defender.
Formation Strategy
Building Your Formation
Blood Rose heroes lead Assaulters. Wings lead Shooters. Guard leads Riders. Mismatching wastes bonuses.
Include ATK, DEF, and SUP heroes. A team of all attackers folds quickly without a tank or healer.
Some heroes boost all squads even when not deployed. These are invaluable — check each hero's passive.
Don't spread resources. Max one formation before starting the next. 4th formation requires ApocAid Monthly Pass.
Shooters counter Assaulters. If the enemy runs heavy Blood Rose, go Wings of Dawn. Adapt to the meta.
Fast-moving Riders excel at resource raids and hit-and-run tactics. Guard of Order heroes shine here.
💡 Competitive Meta Recommendation
The recommended competitive formation is 3 Wings of Dawn + 2 Blood Rose heroes. This counters the dominant Blood Rose meta while securing synergy bonuses between S3 and S2 heroes. Mono-faction formations only work with 5 S-tier heroes from one faction — otherwise mixed formations are superior. Season hierarchy: S4 > S3 > S2 > S1 in combat effectiveness.
Upgrade Priorities
- 1. Reach Tier 9+ troops for your main troop type before diversifying
- 2. Level S3 heroes to Lv50 + 4★ to unlock 4th skill synergy ASAP
- 3. Invest in S2 partner heroes — they become critical with S3 synergy
- 4. Retrain lost troops instead of training from zero — it's faster and cheaper
- 5. Use hero level/skill swaps (S3 feature) to adjust your lineup without losing progress