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Unicorn Overlord Best Formations

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Unicorn Overlord - Best Unit Formation and Party Composition
These are the best unit formation and party composition in Unicorn Overlord. See the best units, the best party composition, as well as their best formations within a unit in this guide!

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Best Formations for 3-Unit Teams (Early Game)

Balanced Offense and Defense: Alain, Yahna, Berenice

Alain's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Alain Alain
(Lord) 		Unicorn Overlord Yahna Yahna
(Witch)
- Unicorn Overlord Berenice Berenice
(Sellsword)
- -

Alain serves as a Tank and Damage Dealer, Yahna provides magic support, and Berenice is a physical DPS backliner.

This formation covers most early threats, giving both survivability and offensive output.

Tanking and Anti-Infantry: Hodrick, Sharon, Clive

Hodrick's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Hodrick Hodrick
(Hoplite) 		Unicorn Overlord Sharon Sharon
(Cleric)
- Unicorn Overlord Clive Clive
(Knight)
- -

Hodrick is the frontline tank, Clive as Knight leader ensures extra damage against infantry, and Sharon provides healing.

Ideal against enemy melee-heavy compositions.

Scouting and Anti-Flying: Travis, Aubin, Rolf

Travis' Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Travis Travis
(Thief) 		Unicorn Overlord Aubin Aubin
(Housecarl)
- Unicorn Overlord Rolf Rolf
(Hunter)
- -

Travis as Thief leader disrupts enemies and draws attention, Aubin acts as the tank, and Rolf guarantees hits against flying/scout units.

Mobility and Anti-Cavalry: Fran, Lex, Chloe

Fran's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Fran Fran
(Gryphon Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Lex Lex
(Fighter)
- Unicorn Overlord Chloe Chloe
(Soldier)
- -

Fran as Gryphon Knight leader offers mobility and AoE damage. Lex tanks upfront, and Chloe deals physical column damage.

Great against cavalry and heavily armored enemies.

Magic Counter and Assist Unit: Auch, Josef, Sharon

Auch's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Josef Josef
(Paladin) 		Unicorn Overlord Auch Auch
(Wizard)
- Unicorn Overlord Sharon Sharon
(Cleric)
- -

Josef tanks in the frontline and provides healing. Auch is the main magic DPS and leader, casting Magic Counters and nukes. Sharon ensures sustainability through heals and debuff cleanses.

Best Formations for 4-Unit Teams (Mid Game)

Balanced Offense and Defense: Alain, Yahna, Scarlett, Berenice

Alain & Yahna's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Alain Alain
(Lord) 		Unicorn Overlord Scarlett Scarlett
(Priestess)
Unicorn Overlord Yahna Yahna
(Witch) 		Unicorn Overlord Berenice Berenice
(Sellsword)
- -

Balanced unit with Alain as Tank/DPS, Josef for follow-ups and healing, Yahna for magic buffs, and Berenice for counterattacks and PP recovery.

Great general-purpose mid-game team.

Cavalry Unit: Clive, Adel, Scarlett, Rolf

Clive's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Clive Clive
(Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Scarlett Scarlett
(Priestess)
Unicorn Overlord Adel Adel
(Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Rolf Rolf
(Hunter)
- -

Clive and Adel lead the frontline to take advantage of Cavalry mobility and strong damage vs infantry. Scarlett provides healing and magic support from the backline, while Rolf covers flying enemies and offers ranged assists.

Mobility and Anti-Infantry: Virginia, Renault, Monica, Clive

Virginia's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Virginia Virginia
(Crusader) 		Unicorn Overlord Monica Monica
(Radiant Knight)
Unicorn Overlord Renault Renault
(Great Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Clive Clive
(Knight)
- -

Mobility and Anti-Flying: Travis, Liza, Rolf, Lhinalagos

Travis' Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Travis Travis
(Thief) 		Unicorn Overlord Rolf Rolf
(Hunter)
Unicorn Overlord Lhinalagos Lhinalagos
(Elven Archer) 		Unicorn Overlord Liza Liza
(Arbalist)
- -

Magic Offense & Status: Berengaria, Rosalinde, Selvie, Auch

Berengaria's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Berengaria Berengaria
(Dark Marquess) 		Unicorn Overlord Selvie Selvie
(Shaman)
Unicorn Overlord Rosalinde Rosalinde
(Elven Augur) 		Unicorn Overlord Auch Auch
(Wizard)
- -

Chain Attack Unit: Clive, Mordon, Kitra, Sharon

Clive's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Mordon Mordon
(Warrior) 		Unicorn Overlord Clive Clive
(Knight)
Unicorn Overlord Kitra Kitra
(Warrior) 		Unicorn Overlord Sharon Sharon
(Cleric)
- -

Clive uses Assault Lance to chain attacks with frontline Mordon or Kitra. Sharon or any Cleric provides healing and debuff removal to keep the chain consistent.

This unit excels at fast damage bursts.

Gryphon Knight Unit: Fran, Lex, Colm, Yahna

Fran's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Lex Lex
(Fighter) 		Unicorn Overlord Fran Fran
(Gryphon Knight)
Unicorn Overlord Colm Colm
(Fighter) 		Unicorn Overlord Yahna Yahna
(Witch)
- -

Fran is the primary Gryphon Knight DPS in the backline to minimize aggro. Lex and Colm protect the front with evasion and defensive skills, while Yahna buffs Fran with Magic Conferral for increased AoE damage.

Best Formations for 5-Unit Teams (Late Game)

Tanking and Sustain: Alain, Hodrick, Scarlett, Riddiel, Yahna

Alain's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Alain Alain
(Lord) 		-
Unicorn Overlord Hodrick Hodrick
(Hoplite) 		Unicorn Overlord Yahna Yahna
(Witch)
- Unicorn Overlord Scarlett Scarlett
(Priestess)

A durable formation with Alain and Hodrick as tanks. Riddiel provides backline damage, Yahna buffs and debuffs, and Scarlett keeps everyone healed.

Great for long fights and mixed enemy compositions.

Mobility and Anti-Cavalry: Fran, Hilda, Aubin, Colm, Primm

Fran's Unit
Frontline / Vanguard Backline / Rearguard
Unicorn Overlord Fran Fran
(Gryphon Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Aubin Aubin
(Housecarl)
Unicorn Overlord Hilda Hilda
(Wyvern Knight) 		Unicorn Overlord Colm Colm
(Fighter)
- Unicorn Overlord Primm Primm
(Cleric)

Focuses on mobility and anti-cavalry. Fran and Hilda lead the front, Aubin supports, Colm dishes ranged damage, and Primm heals.

Perfect for fast engagements and enemy cavalry.

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How to Replenish Valor Points Romance Guide and All Marriage Options
Difficulty Differences and Best Difficulty Settings How to Unlock the Secret Shop
How to Recruit Mercenaries Trophy List and Platinum Guide
How to Create Tactics Templates All Treasure Map Locations
How to Expand Units Is There Permadeath?
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