CombatReviewed August 2026
Associates and counters
Bruisers, Hitmen, and Bikers form the core combat triangle; Cars fill a specialized role.
- Build around one primary associate type before spreading upgrades broadly.
- Match enforcer crew buffs to the associates actually marching.
- Scout first and change formation when reliable information is available.
- Track wounded capacity and healing resources before committing to prolonged fighting.
CombatReviewed August 2026
Enforcer development
Concentrated enforcer development produces useful teams sooner than leveling everyone evenly.
- Separate Campaign skills from crew buffs used in standard battles.
- Choose a small core that supports your main associate type.
- Gear and rank unlock meaningful performance improvements.
- An Underboss affects every march and wall defense, so choose deliberately.
CombatReviewed August 2026
Formations and scouting
Formation choice is strongest when it responds to the opponent rather than habit.
- Use scout reports to identify the exposed front line.
- Pair your formation with the associate counter relationship.
- Preset defensive and rally formations to reduce mistakes under pressure.
- Treat incomplete scout data as uncertainty, not certainty.