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Hero Guide (Season 4)

Heroes · 2026-03-24

What Changes in Season 4

Season 4 is the first season since launch with no new UR promotions and no new Exclusive Weapons. The hero roster is stable. What changes is how existing heroes interact with two new systems:

  1. T11 Troops — Armored Troopers vs Assault Raiders change which heroes benefit most from the stat specialisation
  2. Tactics Cards — additional stat customisation creates new synergies with hero skills and Exclusive Weapons

For core hero mechanics, see the Pre-Season 1 Hero Guide. This guide focuses on Season 4 changes.

Season 4 Hero Reality

No hero becomes stronger or weaker in a vacuum this season. The tier list shifts because Tactics Cards amplify certain hero mechanics more than others, and T11 troop specialisation rewards heroes who lean clearly into offence or defence. Heroes with multiplicative scaling — like DVA and Kimberly — gain more from Tactics Cards than heroes with flat bonuses.

Season 4 Hero Tier List

S-Tier (Top Priority)

HeroTypeRoleWhy S-Tier in Season 4
DVAAircraftSingle-Target BurstEnergy Master + Tactics Cards with ATK/crit + T11 Assault Raiders = the strongest burst in the game. Copper War offensive spearhead
MurphyTankDefence/SupportMitigation Master + Tactics Cards with HP/DEF + T11 Armored Troopers = the hardest garrison to break. Essential for Copper War defence. Still cross-type viable
KimberlyTankAoE DPSRocket Shadow + energy damage Tactics Cards + T11 Assault Raiders = devastating AoE. Best PvE farmer for Generator fuel. Mason's zombie bonus frees Kimberly for pure damage
TeslaMissileChain DPSLightning Chain + ATK/energy Tactics Cards + T11 Assault Raiders = massive chain damage scaling. Essential Aircraft counter in Copper War

A-Tier (Strong Investment)

HeroTypeRoleWhy A-Tier in Season 4
FionaMissileAoE DPSRadiation DoT benefits from sustained damage Tactics Cards. Exclusive Weapon in Season 5 makes current investment future-proof. Co-carry with Tesla
WilliamsTankDefencePercentage-based damage reduction scales with Copper War opponent strength. Paired with T11 Armored Troopers, the premier defensive anchor
MasonTankDPSUR hero with zombie bonus damage — uniquely valuable in Season 4 where zombie farming fuels Generators. PvE specialist
MarshallTankSupportExclusive Weapon from Season 3 at full power. 16.5% ATK buff and 30% cooldown reduction multiply Tactics Card bonuses for the whole squad
ScarlettTankDefenceUR since Season 3. Established defensive hero. Tactics Cards with DEF bonuses complement her kit. Viable in garrison-heavy Season 4 strategies
CarlieAircraftTankExclusive Weapon from Season 2 at full power. Alternative to Murphy Exception for players who have invested heavily in Carlie

B-Tier (Situational)

HeroTypeRoleNotes
MorrisonAircraftDefence ShredArmor-Piercing Shot amplifies DVA's burst. Essential for Aircraft but lower individual impact from Tactics Cards
LuciusAircraftTankSilver Armor and Knights Spirit remain stable. Tactics Cards add incremental survivability
SchuylerAircraftCrowd ControlStuns remain valuable in Copper War city fights. Tactics Cards have limited impact on CC effectiveness
McGregorMissileDPSFront-row secondary DPS. T11 Assault Raiders boost his targeted damage
SwiftMissileSupportSupport utility. Lower Tactics Card scaling than DPS heroes

Key Tier Observations for Season 4

Mason Gains Value

Mason's zombie bonus damage is uniquely relevant in Season 4. Your alliance needs constant zombie captures to fuel Generators and keep the Lighthouse powered. Mason makes this daily chore significantly more efficient:

  • His zombie bonus stacks with T11 Assault Raiders for fast PvE clearing
  • PvE Tactics Cards further amplify his farming output
  • In a season where Generator fuel is survival, Mason's PvE strength translates directly into alliance power

Murphy Gains Value

Murphy was already S-Tier, but Season 4's Copper War makes him even more important:

  • T11 Armored Troopers + Mitigation Master + defensive Tactics Cards = the hardest garrison in the game
  • Every alliance needs Murphy players holding copper-producing cities
  • His cross-type viability (Tank and Aircraft squads) makes him the most flexible hero investment

Scarlett Is Established

Scarlett's UR promotion from Season 3 is now mature. She does not change tier in Season 4, but she provides value in garrison-heavy strategies alongside Williams and Murphy.

Tactics Card Synergies by Hero

HeroBest Tactics Card StatsWhy
DVAATK, Crit Rate, Energy DamageMultiplicative scaling with Energy Master. Each stat multiplies the others
MurphyHP, DEF, Damage ReductionStacks with Mitigation Master and Armored Troopers for maximum tankiness
KimberlyATK, Energy Damage, AoE BoostRocket Shadow stacking amplified by energy damage cards
TeslaATK, Energy Damage, Crit RateLightning Chain scales directly from ATK and benefits from crit on each chain hit
FionaATK, Sustained Damage, DoT BoostRadiation DoT scales from ATK. Sustained damage cards amplify stacking
MarshallBuff Duration, Cooldown ReductionCards that enhance his support abilities multiply the whole squad's output

Season 4 Investment Strategy

For All Players

  1. Optimise Tactics Card loadouts — build PvE and PvP presets for your primary squad
  2. Unlock T11 troops — HQ 27 is the gate. Work toward it throughout the season
  3. Continue starring and levelling Exclusive Weapons — the multiplicative interaction with Tactics Cards makes existing weapons more valuable
  4. Do not chase new heroes — no new UR promotions means your current roster is your Season 4 roster

For Tank Players

  1. Murphy and Kimberly Exclusive Weapons should be at Level 30
  2. Mason investment pays dividends through efficient zombie farming
  3. Marshall's Exclusive Weapon from Season 3 should be fully levelled
  4. Consider Scarlett for garrison-specific roles alongside your standard formation

For Aircraft Players

  1. DVA Exclusive Weapon at Level 30 is non-negotiable
  2. Murphy Exclusive Weapon at Level 30 for the Murphy Exception
  3. Carlie's weapon from Season 2 should be levelled if she is in your formation
  4. Focus Tactics Card investment on DVA's burst multipliers

For Missile Players

  1. Tesla is your top priority — max everything
  2. Fiona investment pays forward into Season 5's Exclusive Weapon
  3. Start collecting Venom shards for Season 5 UR promotion
  4. Focus Tactics Cards on ATK and energy damage for Tesla scaling

Common Season 4 Hero Mistakes

  1. Waiting for new heroes — there are none this season. Invest in what you have
  2. Ignoring Tactics Card synergies — generic stat cards are weaker than cards that synergise with your hero mechanics
  3. Not leveraging Mason for zombie farming — his PvE bonus is uniquely valuable in Season 4
  4. Under-investing in Murphy — Copper War garrison duty makes Murphy the most important single hero in Season 4
  5. Spreading Tactics Cards across too many heroes — focus on your primary squad's carry first

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