Samurai: S tier
Durable sword pressure with strong staying power in prolonged melee.
- Role
- Armored melee pressure
- Tier
- S
- Star Limit
- ★★★★ (4)
- How obtained
- Standard Banner
Skill and battlefield behavior
Durable sword pressure with strong staying power in prolonged melee. This is a role description rather than an invented numeric stat card; the current in-game unit panel remains the source of truth for damage, health, speed, block health, and range.
Editorial field plan
| Pick when | Choose Samurai when you need one durable melee slot to keep pressure on infantry through a long fight. |
|---|---|
| Formation position | Place it beside, not far ahead of, the main frontline so ranged support can still cover it. |
| Order plan | Use Follow during the approach, then Attack after the shield line has fixed targets in place. |
| Closest alternative | Immortal — compare this option when the map, Star Limit, or matchup changes. |
Why this is editorial: The field plan translates the verified role and counter information into a practical decision. It is our recommendation, not an official hidden stat or guaranteed matchup result.
Counters and matchups
| Favorable into | Watch out for |
|---|---|
| Unarmored infantry and sustained frontline fights | Being isolated or forced to chase protected ranged units |
Evolution and unlock path
No confirmed evolution path. No additional evolution is treated as confirmed unless it appears in the live game or an official update.
Best formation partners
Pair Samurai with Spartan and Crossbowman. The aim is to cover a different battlefield job: a frontline protects ranged damage, spears discourage cavalry, and mobility punishes exposed backlines.
Verification status
Roster and rarity corroborated; exact live stats remain game-UI only.
Sources and update record
- Official Command An Army game page — core roster systems and published evolution chains.
- Pro Game Guides current roster reference — cross-check for all 25 pre/parallel Update 1 entries.
- Gamezebo current tier reference — cross-check for Update 1 units and battlefield roles.
- September 27, 2026: added a unit-specific pick condition, formation position, order plan, and closest-alternative comparison.
- September 16, 2026: profile expanded as part of the complete 26-unit roster audit.
- September 13, 2026: post-Update 1 balance information reviewed for ranged and burn changes where relevant.
Samurai FAQ
Is Samurai good in Command An Army?
Samurai is currently placed in S tier for its armored melee pressure value. Treat the tier as role-specific guidance rather than a promise that it beats every matchup.
What counters Samurai?
Being isolated or forced to chase protected ranged units.
How do you get Samurai?
Standard Banner. No confirmed evolution path.