Badge Dojo · Lightning 3-8

The board stacks the middle this time and sets both wings back. Lineup 1 has Sparkdoe in row 2 of lane 1; the middle lane holds Blitzmane in row 1, Cheerlet in row 2 and Nimbuzzy in row 3; and Voltling stands in row 2 of lane 3.

Blitzmane is the only unit in row 1, so it meets every wave first. That sounds risky for a support, but the shape protects it. Cheerlet is directly behind it, and Sparkdoe and Voltling stand level with Cheerlet in row 2 on either side, close enough to Blitzmane to gain from its damage boost. Its shove sends enemies back toward Nimbuzzy's clouds and the line of Sparkdoe's spear.

The arrangement turns row 2 into the real defensive line. Voltling holds the right from there and Sparkdoe covers the left, while Cheerlet in the centre can reach every unit around it.

The risk is Blitzmane taking too much at once. If it falls early, enemies reach row 2 together and the shape loses its point.

In one alternative, Voltling moves up to row 1 of lane 3 with Zapooch behind it, and Sparkdoe fills row 3 of the middle. Another alternative uses Nekowatt at the front of lane 3 and Surgehoof in row 3 of the middle.