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Which frame should I use?

Two kits side by side — starter, top of the ladder, and what each is actually for. Find a build is the other tool: which loadout on a frame.

Frame A

Frame B

Excalibur

Swordsman

Excalibur

Excalibur is the first sword the Lotus hands you. Chromatic Blade and Radial Blind are why he is still in the 2026 meta. Umbra is a separate reward from The Sacrifice.

Starter

First Sword

Starter0–2 FormaStarterHigh confidenceStar ChartShards optional

Top of the ladder

Chromatic Blade — Endgame

Endgame5–6 FormaEndgameMedium confidenceSteel PathShards optional
Rhino

Tank

Rhino

Rhino is the walking wall. Iron Skin is Overguard, Roar is the squad's damage, and Stomp is the pause button.

Starter

First Skin

Starter0–1 FormaStarterHigh confidenceStar ChartShards optional

Top of the ladder

Squad Roar — Endgame

Endgame4–5 FormaEndgameMedium confidenceDisruptionDefenseShards optional
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