Madeline - Infantry Master

Queen of Infantry

Madeline is a Legendary Infantry hero from the League of Order faction and currently the best infantry carry hero in Call of Dragons (June 2026). She forms the backbone of the meta’s dominant infantry composition: Madeline + Goresh/Skogul + Liliya. Her exceptional infantry bonuses and scaling make her an absolute priority hero for serious players.

Base Stats

Why Madeline Dominates

Madeline is the cornerstone of the current meta for three reasons:

1. Infantry Health Synergy: The recent +15% infantry health buff (June 2026) directly amplifies Madeline’s effectiveness
2. Carry Scaling: Her attack and defense scale exceptionally well with infantry legion bonuses
3. Meta Dominance: Infantry compositions with Madeline are the single strongest march type in the current game

Key Abilities (Real Game)

Infantry Specialization: All abilities scale off infantry legion health and power

• Exceptional base stats for an infantry hero
• Damage multipliers based on legion size and formation
• Survivability through infantry defensive bonuses

Synergy with Support: Pairs exceptionally well with:

• Garwood (provides +20% infantry defense)
• Bakhar (fellow infantry specialist)
• Eliana (support tank for durability)

Damage Output: Highest raw damage potential among infantry heroes through:

• Base attack stat scaling
• Infantry composition bonuses
• Multiplicative effects with support heroes

Recommended Build Strategy

Primary Role: Infantry Carry / Main Damage Dealer

• Best Used: As the main damage dealer in infantry-focused armies
• Primary Focus: Attack, Health, Infantry bonuses
• Army Composition: Pair with defensive supports (Garwood, Eliana, Bakhar)

Optimal Infantry Composition (Meta June 2026)

The S+ Tier Infantry March:

Madeline (Carry) + Goresh (Tank) + Liliya (Support)
- Madeline: Raw damage and infantry scaling
- Goresh: Tank defense and crowd control (S-Tier tank)
- Liliya: Magic damage + mage support (S+ Tier mage)

Alternative Infantry Setup:

Madeline (Carry) + Skogul (Tank) + Eliana (Support)
- Madeline: Damage carry
- Skogul: A-Tier tank alternative to Goresh
- Eliana: Support healing and defense

Best Pairings

Meta Information (June 2026)

Current Tier: S+ (Overpowered - Best Infantry Hero)

Why She’s Dominating:

• June 2026 Infantry buff: +15% health applies to Madeline
• Scales with infantry defensive bonuses from supports
• Recently became the preferred carry in top-tier compositions
• Counters: High burst mages (Liliya can outburst her in direct engagements)

Market Impact:

• Madeline is mandatory for competitive play
• Players without Madeline are significantly disadvantaged
• Requires significant investment (leveling, gear, artifacts)

Strengths:

• Highest raw damage output among infantry heroes
• Exceptional scaling with team composition
• Defensive bonuses from infantry make her surprisingly durable
• Works in multiple army types (pure infantry, mixed, garrison defense)

Weaknesses:

• Countered by burst-damage heroes (Liliya, Bakshi)
• Requires good support heroes to function optimally
• Takes time to scale (damage builds over the course of battle)

Talent Optimization

Priority 1: Infantry-focused talent maximization Priority 2: Attack and health scaling talents Priority 3: Damage multiplier talents

Recommended Stat Focus:

• Attack % (scales her base damage)
• Health % (infantry bonuses multiply this)
• Armor % (from support heroes like Garwood)

Strategy & Positioning

1. Team Composition First: Madeline is strongest when paired with strong supports (Goresh, Skogul, Liliya, Eliana)
2. Don’t Use Alone: Madeline without support heroes underperforms compared to other S-Tier carries
3. Extended Engagements: Madeline wins through sustained damage, not burst; give her time to scale
4. Defensive Positioning: Let tanks take hits while Madeline deals damage safely behind them
5. Counter Play: Watch for burst heroes (Liliya, Hosk); position defensively against burst comps

Tier List Context

S+ Tier Heroes (Current Meta - June 2026):

• Madeline ← Infantry carry (mandatory)
• Liliya ← Mage carry (best overall damage)
• Mu Hsiang ← Support/utility
• Maggrat ← Specialized hero

How Madeline Compares:

• Better than all A-Tier heroes (Bakshi, Madeline, Skogul, Velyn)
• Comparable to Liliya (Liliya has better burst; Madeline better sustained)
• Essential for infantry compositions
• Optional only for pure mage or cavalry builds

Investment Priority

For New Players:

• High priority to build (infantry is the most beginner-friendly)
• Works well with common support heroes (Garwood, Eliana)
• Strong from early levels onward

For Competitive Players:

• MANDATORY for competitive infantry play
• Invest heavily in gear and artifacts
• Prioritize leveling to max

Resource Allocation:

1. Max level Madeline first
2. Equip with best infantry-scaling artifacts
3. Pair with strong tank (Goresh if available, Skogul otherwise)
4. Add support hero (Liliya for damage, Eliana for durability)

Lore

Madeline is the legendary warrior-queen of the League of Order’s infantry legions. Her mastery of tactics and overwhelming combat prowess have made her the unquestionable leader of the infantry forces. In the current age of Call of Dragons, she stands as the benchmark against which all other infantry heroes are measured.

Note: This guide reflects Call of Dragons as of June 2026. Madeline’s S+ Tier status is based on current meta analysis. Balance patches can change hero viability.