Crucible Tips: Physical Team Lineup

Lots of players are big fans of the Mage lineup in the Crucible and their powerful Ultimates which can be used at the beginning of battles to wipe out the enemy. Combining Magic Heroes with their high Damage and Control Skills, and Eva and her healing power, it really is a strong Team. What’s more is that the Heroes required to make a good Magic Team can be found relatively easily.

But what about other types of Team? And what if you come across a set of Heroes in the Crucible with a special lineup? Well, you’ll need to adapt your Team accordingly to defeat them. So now let’s look at how to assemble a Physical Team that can rival Mage Teams. It’s also worth noticing that you can use most of the Heroes you deploy in the Arena to build it!

## **1: Team for reducing Physical Defence: Gills, Medusa, Lumina, Vodun and Naeria**

* Gills: His Ultimate interrupts the enemy’s attacks, and his second Skill reduces the enemy’s Physical Defence. It’s strongly recommended that you promote him to Purple level to unlock his fourth Skill which increases his Physical Defence and will make him a better Tank.
* Medusa: A powerful Physical Attack Hero with a strong Control Skill. You should max her Ultimate since Petrifying the enemy is key to turning the tide of a battle. With her second Skill “Multi-Shot” she is able to attack the enemy’s back row, which is vital in breaking apart their defences.
* Lumina: Also a good multi-target Attacker, deals heavy Damage, and can interrupt the enemy’s attacks. Make sure you promote her to Purple level to unlock her fourth Skill “Luminescence” as it increases the whole Team’s Physical Attack.
* Vodun: A special Healer for a Physical Team (if you don’t have him you can also use Eva). Besides his healing and saving Skills, his fourth Skill “Powerless” is great at reducing the enemy Heroes’ Physical Defence.
* Naeria: One of the first five Heroes and definitely worth promoting as she is essential for Physical Attack lineups. Her third Skill “Silence” prevents the enemy from attacking, giving your Heroes more time to cause Damage and recover Power.

***Possible Substitutes:***

**Sarpa:** A good Tank for a Physical Defence Team.

**Raven:** Her third Skill reduces the enemy’s Physical Defence, and she can replace Naeria as a Support Hero. Make sure you release her Ultimate at the right time however to cause maximum Damage.

## **2: Single Target Team: Leo, Buster, Vodun, Skeltz and Magnum.**

* Leo: He is a commonly found Tank in the Crucible since his fourth Skill “Soulless Revival” means he can resurrect once after dying, so promote him to Purple level to unlock it. He really helps buy a lot of time for other Heroes to deal Damage.
* Buster: Buster plays a role as both a Control Hero and Tank, and his first three Skills have the ability to stun the enemy, while his fourth Skill increases his strength. Make sure to keep an eye on his health however since because he stands in the Front Row.
* Vodun: Similar to Buster (see above).
* Skeltz: His core Skills allow him to recover Health while also increasing Attack. Plus these effects are stackable, which means there’s no limit to the Damage he can cause! If your Tank can withstand enough Damage, Skeltz will retaliate by causing even more Damage to the enemy. His last two Skills greatly increase his attack, but we recommend you promote him to Purple level before sending him onto the battlefield.
* Magnum: He stands safely in the Back Row making him a perfect sniper. His Ultimate allows him to snipe one of the enemy, so it’s a good idea to max this Skill. Also, make sure you prioritise his Physical Attack and Physical Critical when enchanting his equipment.

***Possible Substitutes:***

**Sirius:** If you want to increase your Team ATK then you can use Sirius to replace Buster. He can also be used as a Tank as he deals high Damage.

**Gyzmo:** A Back Row Damage Dealer, he can replace either Skeltz or Magnum. His attack range is not limited to a single target and he can effectively take out enemies in the mid and back rows. His Soulstones are available in the Crucible Supply Wagon, so he’s easy to obtain.