Last War 4+1 Teams Guide: Best Hybrid Squad Lineups for Season 4

Hey there, Commanders! Here coming at you with the ultimate guide to one of the most game-changing strategies in Last War right now. If you’ve been searching for ways to punch above your weight class, take down those pesky tank squads that keep walling you, or just want to understand what the heck everyone’s talking about with “4+1” – you’re in the right place.

With Season 4 dropping and new toys like Tactical Cards and exclusive weapons coming into play, the 4+1 hybrid formation has gone from a risky experiment to a legitimate top-tier strategy.

In this guide, I’m going to break down exactly how to build these hybrid squads, which heroes become the MVPs of your lineup, and how to configure all three of your squads to maximize your win rate. Let’s dive in!

What Exactly is a 4+1 Formation?

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s make sure we’re on the same page. A 4+1 formation means you run four heroes of one troop type and one hero of a different troop type.

For example: Four tanks + one aircraft hero. Or four missiles + one tank hero.

Now, you might be thinking, “But won’t I lose the 20% all-same-type buff?” And you’d be right. With a 4+1 setup, you only get a +15% buff for the four heroes of the same type, and the odd one out gets nothing. That sounds like a nerf, right?

Here’s where Season 4 changes everything.

The Game-Changer: Season 4 Tactical Cards

Season 4 introduced a specific Tactical Card called the 4+1 Hybrid Squad Card. This card compensates for that lost 5% buff by giving your squad bonus stats. When you equip this card, your entire squad gets bonuses like:

• 4%+ boost to attack, defense, and HP (scales with card level)
• Bonus PvP stats – think extra defense and HP for your defensive line heroes

Bottom line? With this card equipped, you essentially negate the penalty of running a hybrid squad. And then you add the utility of a top-tier hero from another class… and suddenly you’re cooking with gas.

 

Why Run 4+1? The Real Benefits

So why would you want to break up your perfect all-same-type squad?

1. Counter Your Hard Counters

Every troop type has a weakness:

• Tanks get wrecked by Aircraft
• Aircraft get wrecked by Missiles
• Missiles get wrecked by Tanks

If you run a pure Missile squad and you keep running into Tank squads in PvP… you’re going to lose. A lot. But if you splash in a hero that helps against your counter, you can turn those unwinnable fights into winnable ones.

2. Leverage OP Universal Heroes

Some heroes are so good that they’re worth running even if they break your squad bonus. These are the heroes with support or defensive skills that benefit the entire team regardless of troop type.

3. Surprise Factor

In Buster Day, Desert Storm, or Alliance Duel, opponents who scout you and see a “pure” squad might think they have the easy counter. When they attack and find a hybrid setup… let’s just say the confusion is a nice little bonus.

 

The Best Universal Heroes for 4+1

Not every hero is worth splashing. These are thecore 4+1 heroesyou should be looking at:

Hero	Type	Role	Why They’re Worth It
Lucius	Missile	Tank/Support	Reduces ALL damage taken by the squad. With exclusive weapon (Season 4), grants shields to the whole team. This guy is the #1 splash hero for a reason.
Murphy	Tank	Tank	Reduces physical damage to your frontline. If you’re facing heavy physical attackers (tanks, missiles), Murphy is your best friend.
Adam	Missile	Tank/Support	Grantscounterattackto your squad. Every time they get hit, they hit back. Insane synergy with high-damage attackers like Scarlett.
Scarlett	Tank	Attacker	With her UR promotion and exclusive weapon, she becomes a monster. Adam + Scarlett frontline is one of the deadliest combos in Season 4.

 

Full 4+1 Squad Configurations (All 3 Squads)

Alright, this is what you came for. Here’s how to configure all three of your squads for Season 4 using the 4+1 strategy.

Scenario: You’re a Missile Main

If your strongest squad is Missiles, you don’t want to completely gut it. Instead, you’re going to splash Lucius into your Missile squad to help against Tanks.

Squad 1 (Missile + Lucius – Your Main Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	McGregor + Swift
Back	Adam + Lucius + Tesla

Why this works: Adam gives counterattack damage. Swift and Tesla shred. Lucius keeps everyone alive and provides shields. This squad beats pure Tanks way more consistently than a pure Missile squad would.

Squad 2 (Air + Murphy – Your Second Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Murphy + DVA
Back	Morrison + Schuyler + Lucius? Wait, Lucius is in Squad 1!

If you moved Lucius to Squad 1, your Air squad loses its best defense hero. Here’s the fix:

Position	Hero
Front	Murphy + Carlie
Back	DVA + Morrison + Schuyler

Why this works: Murphy tanks physical damage (from Missiles, which counter Air). Carlie provides energy damage reduction. DVA and Morrison are your carries. This squad won’t be as tanky as a full Air squad with Lucius, but it’s still strong.

Squad 3 (Tank – Your “Sacrifice” Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Scarlett + Williams
Back	Kimberly + Marshall + Stetmann

Why this works: This is your pure Tank squad. It doesn’t need to be hybrid because it’s your third squad. Its job is to soak up attacks or clean up weakened squads. With Scarlett UR and Williams, it’s still solid.

Scenario: You’re an Air Main

Air squads are strong, but they get countered hard by Missiles. Splashing Murphy into your Air squad can help you survive Missile barrages.

Squad 1 (Air + Murphy – Your Main Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Murphy + Lucius
Back	DVA + Morrison + Schuyler

Why this works: This is widely considered the top 4+1 composition in Season 4. Murphy eats physical damage (Missiles), Lucius eats energy damage (Tanks), and your backline shreds everything. This squad has no hard counter.

Squad 2 (Missile + Carlie – Your Second Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	McGregor + Carlie
Back	Swift + Adam + Tesla

Why this works: Carlie provides energy damage reduction, which helps against Air squads (the counter to Missiles). It’s not a perfect fix, but it keeps your second squad relevant.

Squad 3 (Tank – Third Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Scarlett + Williams
Back	Kimberly + Marshall + Stetmann

Same as above. Pure Tanks, reliable, solid.

Scenario: You’re a Tank Main

Tanks get eaten alive by Air squads. Splashing Lucius into your Tank squad can give you the energy damage reduction you need.

Squad 1 (Tank + Lucius – Your Main Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Murphy + Williams
Back	Lucius + Kimberly + Marshall

Why this works: You keep the core Tank survivability with Murphy and Williams. Lucius in the back provides energy damage reduction against those pesky Air squads. Kimberly and Marshall do their usual thing.

Squad 2 (Air – Second Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	Carlie + Lucius? Wait, Lucius is in Squad 1.

If Lucius is in Squad 1, your Air squad will struggle. Consider running a full Air squad without Lucius:

Position	Hero
Front	Carlie + Murphy (if available)
Back	DVA + Morrison + Schuyler

Squad 3 (Missile – Third Squad)

Position	Hero
Front	McGregor + Swift
Back	Adam + Fiona + Tesla

This is your cleanup squad. It doesn’t need to be hybrid because it’s your third.

 

Exclusive Weapon Priority: Where to Spend Your Shards

With Season 4, exclusive weapons are a massive power spike. But shards are rare. Where should you invest?

Here’s my priority list for 4+1 players:

Tier 1: Get These to 20 or 30

Hero	Why
Lucius	His exclusive weapon adds shields to the whole squad. This is game-changing for any 4+1 squad.
Adam	His exclusive weapon enhances his counterattack damage. With Scarlett in front, this is insane.
Scarlett	Turns her from a decent tank into a frontline monster. Essential if she’s in your main squad.

Tier 2: Get These to 10, Then Reassess

Hero	Why
Murphy	His exclusive weapon adds extra physical damage reduction. Worth taking to 10, but pushing to 20+ is expensive. Only do it if he’s in your main squad and you have shards to spare.

Tier 3: Leave These for Later

Hero	Why
Fiona, Tesla, McGregor	If they’re not in your main squad, don’t spend shards on them. Focus your resources on your core 4+1 lineup first.

A note from the community: Many experienced players advisenottaking Murphy past level 10 unless you can push him straight to 30. The level 20 bonus isn’t a game-changer compared to the cost.

 

Final Tips for 4+1 Success

1. Positioning Matters

Don’t just slap your heroes in random spots. The 4+1 meta requires thinking about symmetry and targeting. For example, if you’re running Marshall in a 4+1 squad, his exclusive weapon lets him target the enemy hero in the same position as him. Use this to snipe key enemy heroes like Adam.

2. Adapt Based on Your Server Meta

If your server has tons of Air squads, splash Murphy into your main squad. If it’s all Tanks, splash Lucius. There’s no “one size fits all” – watch your battle reports and adjust.

3. Don’t Forget Your Tactical Cards

The 4+1 Hybrid Squad Card is essential. If you don’t have it, running 4+1 is still viable in Season 3, but it becomes significantly stronger in Season 4 once you unlock this card.

4. Test and Iterate

This is the most important tip. Battle reports don’t lie. If you keep losing to the same opponent, try swapping positions, changing who you’re splashing, or moving heroes between squads. The 4+1 meta is flexible – use that flexibility.

 

Conclusion: Is 4+1 Worth It?

Here’s the bottom line: Yes, 4+1 formations are absolutely worth it in Season 4.

If you’re a spender, you can build multiple optimized hybrid squads. If you’re F2P or a low spender, focus on buildingone dominant 4+1 squadusing Lucius, Murphy, Adam, or Scarlett as your splash hero, and let your other two squads be pure types.

Now get out there, Commanders. Mix those squads, break the meta, and I’ll see you on the battlefield.