World Boss starting formations

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World Boss

formations

Use real hero roles, then test the result. Keep the setup that works for your current account.

Start with roles and a clear faction plan

Tribe starting formation

Front row

Ragnar

Sanada Yukimura

Rear row

Joan of Arc

Attila

Charles Martel

Legion starting formation

Front row

Harald III

Frederick I

Rear row

Boudica

Hannibal Barca

Mulan

Ranger starting formation

Front row

Alexander Nevsky

Cleopatra

Rear row

Edward

Saladin

Yi Sun-sin

These are starting formations to test

No universal highest-damage ranking is established by the reference data. The best result for your account depends on the target, the heroes you own, their stars, skills and equipment. Use these layouts to begin a controlled comparison.

A useful four-test comparison

1

Keep the target comparable

Use the same target and level where possible. Keep relevant active bonuses and equipment unchanged.

2

Change one hero or position

Record what changed. Multiple simultaneous swaps make the result harder to interpret.

3

Record damage and survival

Compare your actual result. Check targeting and support effects when an apparently stronger lineup performs worse.

4

Keep the best repeatable setup

A saved formation is a starting point for the next attempt. Re-test after a meaningful star, skill or equipment upgrade.

Where Lord can fit

Four faction heroes + Lord

For the formation bonus, Lord can complete five matching heroes for +20% HP, ATK and DEF. Count the player Lord once.

Three faction heroes + Lord + one other

Lord can make four matching heroes for +15%. Compare that bonus with the other hero’s actual support or damage contribution.

Read the target’s current rules for entry costs, attempt limits, damage settlement and reward eligibility. World, Wanted, rally and event encounters can use different rules.

Reference edition · October 2026

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