📖Guide to Defeat the Savage Swordsman in Rise of Castles

Based on your test results, it’s clear that the P2W (Pay-to-Win) combos featuring Al-Hawra are consistently hitting the maximum damage cap of 9,751,500 in all attacks. This makes Al-Hawra the most reliable and powerful hero for this boss fight, especially when paired with Henry II and other strong heroes like Farah, Rozen, or El Cid.
For F2P (Free-to-Play) players, the best-performing combos are:
El Cid + Bjorn + Henry II:
This combo hit the maximum damage cap (9,751,500) in 3 out of 5 attacks, making it the most consistent F2P option.
Why it works: El Cid and Henry II provide strong Physical Damage, while Bjorn boosts damage against debuffed enemies and extends control effects.
Warden + El Cid + Henry II:
This combo consistently dealt high damage (9.6M+) in all attacks, though it didn’t always hit the cap.
Why it works: Warden boosts Skill 5 casting chance, while El Cid and Henry II focus on Physical Damage.
Harald + Henry II + Healer:
This combo also performed well, with consistent high damage (9.6M+) in all attacks.
Why it works: Harald provides counterattacks and Taunt, while Henry II deals high damage and steals Might. The Healer ensures survivability.
Key Observations:
F2P Combos:
El Cid + Bjorn + Henry II is the best F2P combo, hitting the damage cap in 3/5 attacks.
Warden + El Cid + Henry II and Harald + Henry II + Healer are also strong alternatives, though they don’t always hit the cap.
Physical Damage is key for F2P players, as the boss takes 50% more Physical Damage.
P2W Combos:
Al-Hawra is the MVP for this boss fight, as her Enchanting Dance (Skill 2) and Ghostly Strike (Skill 5) synergize perfectly with the boss’s mechanics.
Any combo with Al-Hawra + Henry II consistently hits the maximum damage cap, making it the most reliable option for P2W players.
Farah, Rozen, and El Cid are excellent partners for Al-Hawra, providing additional damage and utility.
Recommendations:
For F2P Players:
Primary Combo:
El Cid + Bjorn + Henry II
Focus on maximizing Physical Damage and debuffing the boss.
Alternative Combos:
Warden + El Cid + Henry II
Harald + Henry II + Healer
General Tips:
Use heroes with Physical Damage and debuff-clearing abilities.
Prioritize survivability with tanks and healers to last through the boss’s disarming phase.
For P2W Players:
Primary Combo:
Farah + Al-Hawra + Henry II
This combo is 100% consistent, hitting the damage cap in all attacks.
Alternative Combos:
Rozen + Al-Hawra + Henry II
Al-Hawra + El Cid + Henry II
General Tips:
Al-Hawra is essential for maximizing damage. Pair her with Physical Damage dealers and supports.
Use heroes like Farah or Rozen to further boost damage and survivability.
Why Al-Hawra is So Effective:
Enchanting Dance (Skill 2): Weakens enemies and boosts allies, making the team more effective.
Ghostly Strike (Skill 5): Deals massive AoE damage starting from round 3, which synergizes well with the boss’s mechanics.
Desert Phantom (Skill 8): Enhances Archer squads, increasing Skill Damage and casting chances.
Final Thoughts:
F2P Players: Stick to El Cid + Bjorn + Henry II for the best results. If you don’t have these heroes, Warden + El Cid + Henry II or Harald + Henry II + Healer are strong alternatives.
P2W Players: Use Al-Hawra in any combo with Henry II and another strong hero like Farah or Rozen to consistently hit the damage cap.
Test:
F2P
Hellfire + Sakura + Henry II = 9,503,834 / 9,615,771 / 9,606,146 / 9,455,240 / 9,694,574
Harald + Sakura + Henry II = 9,694,574 / 9,652,454 / 9,705,079 / 9,588,060 / 9,599,601
El Cid + Sakura + Henry II = 9,689,648 / 9,621,577 / 9,375,458 / 9,740,215 / 9,579,102
Bjorn + Hellfire + Henry II = 9,616,154 / 9,343,744 / 9,708,273 / 9,708,273 / 9,601,546
Tura Cartel + El Cid + Sundiata = 9,721,802 / 9,746,929 / 9,611,810 / 2,934,325 / 5,264,677
Warden + El Cid + Sundiata = 9,287,030 / 8,117,108 / 9,727,253 / 7,392,959 / 9,751,500
Harald + Hellfire + Henry II = 9,590,786 / 9,513,970 / 9,551,292 / 9,703,617 / 9,560,349
Rozen + Hellfire + Henry II = 9,499,887 / 9,136,621 / 9,452,600 / 9,479,090 / 9,265,721
La Hire + Bjorn + Henry II = 9,513,416 / 9,561,769 / 9,537,706 / 9,489,780 / 9,380,639
El Cid + Bjorn + Henry II = 9,742,330 / 9,703,205 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
Warden + El Cid + Henry II = 9,626,205 / 9,743,480 / 9,690,514 / 9,645,881 / 9,728,134
Farah + El Cid + Henry II = 9,608,034 / 9,748,675 / 9,580,039 / 9,664,421 / 9,572,132
Farah + Sakura + Henry II = 9,608,034 / 9,505,225 / 9,553,790 / 9,399,577 / 9,404,375
Rozen + El Cid + Henry II = 9,569,434 / 9,443,287 / 9,708,344 / 9,697,825 / 9,736,623
Harald + Henry II + Healer = 9,596,961 / 9,613,130 / 9,638,556 / 9,697,967 / 9,701,360
P2W
Farah + AL-Hawra + Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
Rozen + AL-Hawra + Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
AL-Hawra + El Cid + Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
La Hire, AL-Hawra, Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
Harald, AL-Hawra, Henry II
Bjorn, AL-Hawra, Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
Sakura, AL-Hawra, Henry II
Hell fire, AL-Hawra, Henry II = 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500 / 9,751,500
Galahad, AL-Hawra, Henry II
Gustav, AL-Hawra, Henry II