Rise of Castles is an exciting mobile game with intense real-time battles and strategic kingdom-building. The game is fun and engaging but has some of the most complex battle systems we have seen on a mobile strategy game.
As a beginner, your hero options are limited. However, the collection will rapidly expand as you progress through the game and new Reign of Chaos and Eden seasons become available on your server.
This guide will help you pick some of the best hero combinations for Rise of Empire: Ice and Fire, so you can create a mighty legion of legendary heroes to help you conquer your enemies.
Rise of Castles Best Hero Combinations
These are the best ROE hero combinations for the late game. It includes heroes only from Season X1 up to Season X15 and some Exclusive heroes marked with (E).
You can also find below the best Rise of Castles hero combinations for the early game.
Since Cavalry troops are the most efficient and versatile in Rise of Castles, as of Season X15, the best ROE hero combination should include Lawman (X2), Farah (X11), and Sundiata (X15). Despite being released in Season X2, Lawman is still one of the strongest front-row Cavalry heroes.
Having a full unit-based legion such as Footmen, Archers, or Cavalry only, will give you additional bonuses from your heroes’ skills, but if you prefer having a mixed legion, you can check that below as well.
Cavalry Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Lawman (X2) | Farah (X11) | Sundiata (X15) |
| El Cid (X12) | Hellfire (X9) | John I (X13) |
| Lawman (X2) | Gnaeus Pompey (E) | Avalanche (X2) |
| El Cid (X12) | Hellfire (X9) | Rainforest Ranger (X8) |
| Lawman (X2) | Bjorn (X7) | Avalanche (X2) |
| Alfred (E) | Warhammer (X7) | Rainforest Ranger (X8) |
| Wind Walker (X1) | Army Breaker (X2) | Warhammer (X7) |
| Alfred (E) | Jeanne d’Arc (E) | Bjorn (X7) |
| Wind Walker (X1) | Cleopatra VII (E) | Avalanche (X2) |
Footmen Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| King Arthur (X15) | Clovis (X15) | Scarlet Reaver (X7) |
| Ashoka (X14) | King Arthur (X15) | Scarlet Reaver (X7) |
| King Arthur (X15) | Clovis (X15) | Valkyrie (X2) |
| Ashoka (X14) | Fortuneteller (X8) | Pepin (X12) |
| Liberator (X7) | Skanda (X7) | El the Healer (X10) |
| Ashoka (X14) | Dach Tengri (X2) | Hellfire (X9) |
| Hunk (X1) | Che Liu (X1) | Valkyrie (X2) |
| Che Liu (X1) | Cleopatra VII (E) | Dach Tengri (X2) |
| Hunk (X1) | Cicero (X1) | Cleopatra VII (E) |
Archers Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Eidolon (X7) | Darius I (X13) | Eselfred (X14) |
| Darius I (X13) | Poison Master (X10) | Belisarius (X12) |
| Eidolon (X7) | Darius I (X13) | Lilith (X9) |
| Boudica (E) | Hellfire (X9) | Spectral Reaper (X2) |
| Eidolon (X7) | Warden (X7) | Ashen Verdict (X7) |
| Ophelia the Defender (X2) | Sakura Blossom (X1) | Spectral Reaper (X2) |
| Boudica (E) | Cleopatra VII (E) | Tarantula (X2) |
| Ophelia the Defender (X2) | Spectral Reaper (X2) | Nathan the Elk |
| Boudica (E) | Sakura Blossom (X1) | Frederick I (E) |
Mixed (Footmen, Cavalry, Archers)
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Eidolon (X7) | Sundiata (X15) | Eselfred (X14) |
| Darius I (X13) | Avalanche (X2) | Belisarius (X12) |
| Darius I (X13) | John I (X13) | Lilith (X9) |
| Boudica (E) | Farah (X11) | Spectral Reaper (X2) |
| Ophelia the Defender (X2) | Hellfire (X9) | Ashen Verdict (X7) |
| Peace Bringer (S2) | Rainforest Ranger (X8) | Spectral Reaper (X2) |
| Eidolon (X7) | Warhammer (X7) | Tarantula (X2) |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Bjorn (X7) | Nathan the Elk |
| Peace Bringer (S2) | Army Breaker (X2) | Frederick I (E) |
ROE Best Hero Combinations for Early Game
These are the best hero combinations for beginners to Rise of Castles. These lists include non-seasonal legendary heroes and heroes from Season 1 up to Season 4.
Cavalry Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred (S3) | War Lord (S3) | Roku Boshuten (S3) |
| The Immortal (S2) | Rozen Blade (S3) | Jane (S3) |
| The Immortal (S2) | Beast Queen (S2) | The Brave (S4) |
| Black Prince (S1) | Constantine the Great (S1) | Lionheart (S1) |
| North’s Rage | Cleopatra VII (E) | The Boneless |
| Kublai | Jeanne d’Arc (E) | Heaven’s Justice |
| Mulan the Heroine | Rough Rider | Queen Anne |
| North’s Rage | Isabella I | William Wallace |
| Rough Rider | Yukimura Sanada | Heaven’s Justice |
Footmen Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Bringer (S2) | Bleeding Steed (S3) | Desert Storm (S4) |
| Peace Bringer (S2) | Isabella I | Desert Storm (S4) |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Genghis Khan (S1) | Jade Rakshasa (S2) |
| Demon Spear | Mulan the Heroine | Cao Cao (S1) |
| North’s Rage | Yukimura Sanada | Queen Anne |
| Kublai | Genghis Khan (S1) | Heaven’s Justice |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Rough Rider | Queen Anne |
| North’s Rage | Mulan the Heroine | Heaven’s Justice |
| Demon Spear | Isabella I | William Wallace |
Archers Only
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Immortal Guardian (S4) | Divine Arrow (S4) | Jade Eagle (S4) |
| North’s Rage | Charles the Great (S1) | Sky Breaker (S3) |
| Kublai | Yukimura Sanada | Witch Hunter (S2) |
| Charles the Great (S1) | Edward the Confessor (S1) | Inquisitor (S2) |
| Edward the Confessor (S1) | Cleopatra VII (E) | Al Fatih (S1) |
| North’s Rage | Charles the Great (S1) | William the Conqueror |
| Mulan the Heroine | Rough Rider | William Wallace |
| Isabella I | Yukimura Sanada | Queen Anne |
| Charles the Great (S1) | Mulan the Heroine | Heaven’s Justice |
Mixed (Footmen, Cavalry, Archers)
| Front Row | Mid Row | Back Row |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Bringer (S2) | The Brave (S4) | Jade Eagle (S4) |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Rozen Blade (S3) | Sky Breaker (S3) |
| Peace Bringer (S2) | Beast Queen (S2) | Witch Hunter (S2) |
| Demon Spear | Jeanne d’Arc (E) | Inquisitor (S2) |
| North’s Rage | Rough Rider | Al Fatih (S1) |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Cleopatra VII (E) | William the Conqueror |
| Demon Spear | Constantine the Great (S1) | William Wallace |
| North’s Rage | Yukimura Sanada | Queen Anne |
| Jiguang Qi (S1) | Heaven’s Justice | Heaven’s Justice |
Conclusion
This concludes our guide on the best Rise of Castles hero combinations. As you progress through the game, your hero lineup will be constantly changing and evolving, and you’ll always have the chance to experiment with new hero combinations.
Keep in mind that these hero combinations are based on our experience up to Season X15, and are not a definitive answer to how you should build your legendary hero lineup, so feel free to experiment and find your own perfect hero combination!
Good luck with your battles, and we hope this guide helped you to create the best legion of heroes for your Rise of Castles journey.
