Build around class balance
The winning approach is balance, not a single carry. A safe template for a full 12-Cookie party:
- One to two Vanguards up front to initiate and clear waves (Dark Cherry).
- At least one strong Defender as the anchor (Berry Yogurt).
- Shooters filling the remaining slots for ranged damage (Grapevine).
Archetypes at a glance
- Balanced 4/4/4 split: the most flexible and forgiving. Adapts to whatever you pull.
- Shooter-heavy: fast clears, but fragile if the frontline breaks.
- Defender wall: great for attrition content, slower to kill.
- Mono-class stacks cover no weaknesses and are the weakest plan until launch reveals any class-ratio bonuses.