Pairing skills — bonuses that only activate when two specific heroes are placed together — are one of the most underused sources of extra account strength, mostly because they require knowing which pairs actually work well together.
Check pairing skills before writing a hero off
A hero that looks unremarkable solo can become genuinely strong once correctly paired. Before deciding a hero isn't worth developing, check whether they have a pairing skill with a hero you already own or plan to develop.
Pairing skills often favor a specific squad role
Most pairing bonuses lean toward a specific use case — rally, garrison, or exploration — rather than being universally useful. Match your pairing choice to the squad role you're actually building for, the same way you would for individual hero selection.
Don't force a pairing that doesn't fit your roster
If your best available pairing partner for a hero is one you have no other reason to develop, it's worth weighing whether the pairing bonus alone justifies investing in a hero you'd otherwise skip — sometimes yes, but not automatically.
Revisit pairings as your roster grows
New heroes you acquire later may unlock better pairing options than what you're currently using — periodically re-checking your active pairings against your full current roster is worth doing rather than locking in an early decision permanently.
