Marlin

Strategy: Marlin's control isn't proc-based the way most of the roster's CC is — Lucky Hit triggers a stun on a strike counter (every fifth hit) rather than a percentage chance, making it reliable, countable crowd control rather than a gamble. Combined with Tidal Rush's immobilize on cast, he's disrupting enemy timing predictably rather than hoping for a good roll, which matters in the opening seconds of a fight when both sides are still establishing position. Servant of Wine (his exclusive skill) gives him a support dimension that works differently from Hilde's: rather than a big, occasional cast, it heals the weakest friendly hero for 15% of Attack on every basic attack Marlin lands. Small per-hit but continuous and free — he's providing passive sustain without spending a skill slot or a cooldown on it. Skill priority: Tidal Rush first for the AoE damage and immobilize, Lucky Hit second to get the stun counter online, Fermented Blow third. He's a genuinely reliable F2P Archer option before Rosa or Vivian unlock — not flashy, but his control is dependable rather than variable, and Servant of Wine's passive healing adds real value in longer fights that a pure damage archer wouldn't provide. Once you have Rosa or Vivian for your main rally, Marlin still has a niche on a secondary march where his steady control and free sustain are useful without needing further investment.