Wittle Defender Roster Review Guide โ How to Choose Your Best Team
How to analyze your own roster and build the strongest possible team from what you have. Includes step-by-step framework used by top players.
How to Review Your Roster
A roster review is the process of looking at every hero you own and deciding: who gets investment, who supports, and who sits on the bench. Top players do this analysis every time they pull a new hero or when the meta shifts. The framework: 1) Identify your highest-tier heroes. 2) Check which heroes pair well together (combo synergies). 3) Identify your current carry and whether they are the right choice. 4) Plan what hero to invest in next.
Step 1 โ List Your Heroes by Tier
Write down or mentally categorize every hero you own into: SW Tier (SW if you have her), S Tier (Panda, MK, VW, LA, AA, FL, SR, Valk, PD, NT), A Tier (PK, WR with Panda), B Tier (Lich, WR solo, ID), C Tier (VG, IQ, PC solo, SS), Passive Tier (Pharaoh, Cat, FM, IW, DH โ kept for Collection passive). If you do not have SW, she should be your first pull target. Every other decision builds around whether you have SW.
Step 2 โ Identify Combos
Check your hero list against the key combos: Do you have Panda + WR? (S tier together.) Do you have LA + Valk? (S tier together.) Do you have all three of NT + PC + Lich? (SSS.) Do you have PC + Lich without NT? (A tier โ improve later.) Combos can massively change which heroes you should invest in. Having two out of three SSS heroes means the third should be your next pull target.
Step 3 โ Identify Your Carry
Your carry is the hero that deals the most damage in your team. They should be the highest-starred hero you own. If you have SW: Your carry is typically your highest ATK non-SW hero (since SW designates them as Proxy). If you have an S-tier DPS hero at low stars and a C-tier DPS at high stars: The right answer depends on your resources. High stars on a C-tier hero may carry you now while you build toward the S-tier.
Step 4 โ Check Your Depth
Roster depth matters for modes requiring multiple teams (some Guild modes, event challenges). Minimum depth goal: One strong 5-hero team for Campaign/Boss. One alternative team for element-locked modes (Runic Plains, Elemental Trial). One PvP team if you play Arena. You do not need deep rosters as a beginner โ one great team beats two mediocre teams. But start planning your second team once your first team is stable.
Step 5 โ Ask WAI
The most efficient roster review is sending your hero list to WAI and asking for a personalized analysis. Tell WAI: which heroes you have and their star counts. WAI will identify: your best carry, your best team, your next investment target, what hero to pull next, and what combination to aim for. This personalized analysis accounts for your specific roster rather than generic tier list advice. You can ask WAI on this site or in the Apex HQ Discord.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I review my roster?
After every major pull session, after each game update that buffs/nerfs heroes, and whenever you feel stuck on a stage. Regular reviews prevent resource misallocation.
How do I send my roster to WAI for review?
Type your hero names and their star levels in a message to WAI on this site or in the Apex HQ Discord (#ask-questions channel). WAI will analyze your roster and give personalized team and investment advice.
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