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Hero Guide (Season 3)

Heroes · 2026-03-24

What Changes in Season 3

Season 3 brings several hero-level changes that shift the tier list:

  1. Scarlett upgrades from SSR to UR — the headline change for Tank squads, making her a legitimate A-tier defensive hero
  2. Marshall receives his Exclusive Weapon — elevates him to the strongest support hero in the game
  3. Desert Protectors change the cost/benefit of combat — troop losses create 10x stronger elite troops
  4. Spice Wars demand — heroes are evaluated not just on raw power but on their contribution to faction PvP twice per week
  5. All previous Exclusive Weapons carry forward — Kimberly, DVA, Murphy, and Carlie's weapons are now standard equipment

For the core hero mechanics (rarities, skills, star upgrades, Tactics cards), see the Pre-Season 1 Hero Guide. This guide focuses on what changes in Season 3.

Season 3 Hero Tier List

S-Tier (Top Priority Investment)

HeroTypeRoleWhy S-Tier in Season 3
DVAAircraftSingle-Target BurstEnergy Master at high levels. Still the strongest PvP DPS. Essential for Spice Wars offence — her burst cracks building garrisons
MurphyTankDefence/SupportMitigation Master at Level 20-30. Used in both Tank and Aircraft squads. The best garrison defender in Spice Wars. Irreplaceable
KimberlyTankAoE DPSRocket Shadow at high levels. Excellent for PvE rallies, Spice Wars building attacks, and AoE damage in faction warfare
TeslaMissileDPSLightning Enhancement at Level 20+. The answer to Aircraft dominance in Spice Wars. Essential for garrison defence against Aircraft attacks
MarshallTankSupportNEW Exclusive Weapon in Season 3. Amplifies his 16.5% attack buff and 30% cooldown reduction. Now the undisputed best support hero

A-Tier (Strong Investment)

HeroTypeRoleWhy A-Tier in Season 3
ScarlettTankDefenceUR promotion in Season 3. Massive stat jump from SSR. Viable in Tank front row alongside Murphy. Strong garrison defender for Spice Wars
FionaMissileAoE DPSRadiation DoT excels in longer Spice Wars garrison fights. Physical damage complements Tesla. Exclusive Weapon coming in Season 5
CarlieAircraftTankExclusive Weapon from Season 2 is now mature. Strong front-line option for standard Aircraft formation
WilliamsTankDefencePercentage-based damage reduction scales with enemy strength. Excellent for Spice Wars garrison defence
MasonTankDPSUR since Season 1. Strong secondary DPS. PvE specialist for CR-gated content
SchuylerAircraftCrowd ControlStuns disrupt enemy garrisons during Spice Wars attacks. Essential CC for Aircraft squads

B-Tier (Situational)

HeroTypeRoleNotes
MorrisonAircraftDefence ShredArmor-Piercing Shot is critical against Desert Protector garrisons. Lower individual impact but high team value
LuciusAircraftTankSilver Armor and Knights Spirit. Stays in all Aircraft formations. Reliable without heavy investment
McGregorMissileDPSFront-row secondary DPS for Missile squads. Steady targeted damage
StetmannTankAoE DPSReplaced by Mason (Season 1) and now further displaced by Scarlett. Only viable if heavily invested and Mason/Scarlett are underbuilt

Key Tier Changes from Season 2

Scarlett: B-Tier to A-Tier

The most significant tier jump in Season 3. Scarlett's UR promotion transforms her:

  • SSR stats were underwhelming — she was a shard-collection project, not a combat hero
  • UR stats are competitive — she can now tank alongside Murphy in the front row
  • Defensive kit scales properly — her defensive skills reach UR-tier effectiveness
  • Spice Wars garrison value — a second strong Tank in your formation makes your garrison dramatically harder to crack
  • If you collected shards since Season 1, promote immediately — this is free power you have been waiting for

Marshall: A-Tier to S-Tier

Marshall's Exclusive Weapon pushes him into S-Tier:

  • His 16.5% team-wide attack buff is amplified by the weapon
  • His 30% skill cooldown reduction becomes even more impactful
  • Every hero in your squad benefits — Marshall's weapon is a force multiplier, not a solo damage increase
  • The weapon makes him the most valuable support hero across all squad types
  • Push his weapon to Level 20, then 30 — the team-wide scaling is exceptional

Murphy: S-Tier (Remains)

Murphy stays S-Tier but his value shifts slightly:

  • Spice Wars garrison defence is his new primary role — Mitigation Master in garrison is devastating
  • He remains the Murphy Exception anchor for Aircraft squads
  • The best rally leader for CR-gated PvE content
  • No new investment needed if he is already at Level 20-30 weapon — maintain

Exclusive Weapon Priority (Season 3)

By Season 3, your weapon priority shifts to Marshall and maintenance on existing weapons:

HeroWeaponSeason 3 Priority
MarshallExclusive Weapon — team buff amplificationHighest priority. Push to Level 20, then 30. NEW in Season 3
DVAEnergy Master — burst DPSShould be at Level 20-30. Maintain and push to 30 if not there
KimberlyRocket Shadow — energy AoE stackingShould be at Level 20-30. Maintain
MurphyMitigation Master — enhanced mitigationShould be at Level 20+. Maintain
CarlieExclusive Weapon — HP/DEF/ATK boostShould be at Level 20+. Maintain. Push to 30 if Aircraft main
The Level 20 Rule Still Applies

Get all squad members' weapons to Level 20 before pushing any to Level 30. This rule from Season 1 still holds. Marshall's new weapon should reach Level 20 as fast as possible, then you can decide between pushing Marshall to 30 or bringing other weapons up.

Desert Protectors and Hero Value

Desert Protectors change how we evaluate hero combat:

  • Troop losses are no longer purely negative — losing troops generates Protectors, which are 10x stronger
  • Heroes that encourage combat have higher value — you want to fight regularly to maintain Protector reserves
  • Garrison defence heroes are elevated — Murphy, Scarlett, Williams, and Tesla gain value because garrisons with Protectors are the key Spice Wars mechanic
  • DPS heroes that crack garrisons are essential — DVA and Tesla's ability to break through Protector-reinforced defences determines Spice Wars outcomes

Season 3 Investment Strategy

For Tank Players

  1. Marshall — Exclusive Weapon to Level 20-30 (highest new priority)
  2. Scarlett — UR promote, invest in defensive skills and gear
  3. Kimberly — maintain, continue star promotion
  4. Murphy — maintain, weapon should already be high
  5. Mason/Williams — maintain at current levels

For Aircraft Players

  1. DVA — push weapon to Level 30 if not there
  2. Murphy — maintain for Murphy Exception
  3. Carlie — push weapon to Level 30 if standard formation
  4. Morrison/Schuyler/Lucius — maintain

For Missile Players

  1. Tesla — push weapon toward Level 30, continue starring up
  2. Fiona — increase ATK investment for Radiation scaling in Spice Wars
  3. McGregor/Swift/Adam — maintain

Common Season 3 Hero Mistakes

  1. Not promoting Scarlett to UR — if you have the shards, this is free power for Tank players
  2. Ignoring Marshall's Exclusive Weapon — it benefits your entire squad, not just Marshall
  3. Not adapting hero priorities for Spice Wars — garrison defence heroes matter more than pure PvE heroes
  4. Neglecting Protector generation — heroes that fight regularly are more valuable than heroes that sit idle
  5. Over-investing in DPS at the expense of tanks — Spice Wars garrison defence requires durable heroes
  6. Spreading weapon upgrades too thin — focus Marshall's weapon first, then maintain existing weapons

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