Overview
Marlin is a Generation 2 Legendary Archer hero and one of the premier AoE DPS heroes in Kingshot. His Lucky Hit mechanic provides additional crowd control (stun) after a certain number of strikes, making him effective in both PvP and PvE content.
He is a long-term investment hero who remains useful across multiple game modes. In Gen 4, Rosa can replace him as the primary Archer, but Marlin remains relevant due to his stun utility.
Skills
Barrage (Active): Fires a volley of arrows dealing AoE damage to all enemies in a target area. Damage scales with Archer troop count.
Lucky Hit (Passive): After every 5th basic attack, Marlin's next attack stuns the target for 1.5 seconds. This CC is invaluable in PvP scenarios.
Marksman's Eye (Expedition): Increases all archers' Lethality when leading a rally. Additive with other expedition bonuses.
Tier Ranking
| Mode | Tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rally (Attack) | S | Strong AoE DPS with offensive widget |
| Arena | S | Stun + AoE makes him an Arena powerhouse |
| Bear Hunt | A | Good archer option before Gen 4 |
| Garrison (Defense) | B | Offensive widget doesn't trigger on defense |