Augments

Augment tiers: when the S-tier pick loses

By Rook · Sep 2, 2026

Board fit beats tier

An S-tier economy augment on a board that must win stage 3 is a C-tier pick. The tier assumes a neutral board; you never have one.

  • Economy augments need stable boards
  • Combat augments need a carry to boost
  • Trait augments need the trait online by 3-2
  • Pivot augments need a flexible bench

The 2-for-1 rule

If two augments both fit, take the one that keeps your next three rounds simple. You are buying time, not power.

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