Command an Army Samurai Unit — Stats, Tier & Guide

If you've been grinding banners in Command an Army hoping to pull the Samurai, you're probably wondering whether the hype is real. The Command an Army Samurai unit sits in S-Tier on community tier lists, but its tiny 16-unit formation tells a more complicated story. This guide breaks down the Samurai's full stat line, how to obtain it, when it shines, and when it flops — so you can decide if it deserves a slot in your army.

Samurai Unit Stats Breakdown

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The Samurai is a melee infantry unit with some of the highest individual stats in the game. According to player testing shared in community videos, here's what you're working with at base level:

That 45.5 DPS figure is the headline. Community testers rank it among the highest DPS values in Command an Army — rivaling dedicated damage dealers like the Lancer and Flame Archer. The 1-second attack speed means it swings constantly, and 20.7 movement speed is fast enough to chase down archers when you spam the rush command.

The catch? Only 16 units per formation. Compare that to standard infantry blocks that field 30+ models, and you can see why the Samurai trades staying power for raw output.

Where the Samurai Ranks on Tier Lists

Despite the small formation, most community tier lists still place the Samurai in S-Tier. Game Rant's Command an Army unit ranking groups it alongside the Lancer, Flame Archer, and Mace as one of the four best units in the game.

Why the high placement? Individual stat quality. A Samurai formation can shred gates, melt isolated squads, and delete backline archers that other melee units can't reach. The unit doesn't need to win a war of attrition — it needs to hit hard and hit first.

That said, tier lists rank raw potential. In actual matches, the Samurai's weaknesses show up fast if you misposition it.

How to Get the Samurai Unit

The Samurai is banner-exclusive — you can't evolve into it or buy it directly from the unit shop. Here's the breakdown:

Community sources emphasize that luck consumables don't combine for a compounded rate — you get the benefit of one or the other, not both. If you're chasing the Samurai, wait for it to appear as a featured unit before dumping coins into rolls.

Evolution is not a path to the Samurai. Unlike units such as the Imperial Wall (which evolves from Shieldman), the Samurai must come from the gacha banner directly.

Best Formations and Playstyle

The Samurai has two formation options, and picking the right one matters more than most players realize.

Loose Square Formation

Use this when you expect flanking pressure or artillery-style splash damage. Spreading out reduces the value of area attacks and keeps your 16 units from getting clipped by a single charge.

Line Formation

This is your aggressive option. A tight line maximizes the number of Samurai attacking the same target, which is exactly what you want when breaking gates or chewing through a stalled enemy front line.

When to Use the Samurai

• Gate breaking: High DPS plus fast attack speed makes the Samurai one of the best gate-crackers in the game.
• Archer hunting: 20.7 movement speed plus rush spam lets you close the gap on ranged units before they reposition.
• Flanking: Hit enemy squads from the side while your main line holds. The Samurai's damage output turns brief windows into kills.
• Surviving cavalry charges: With 443 base HP, a Samurai formation can eat a cavalry charge and keep fighting — something lighter infantry can't claim.

When to Avoid the Samurai

• Against shield units: The Samurai has no shield-break property. Units like the Spartan and Imperial Wall will stall it out. Bring a Mace or Flame Archer to handle shields instead.
• As your only frontline: Once the line collapses, the Samurai collapses with it. Sixteen models can't hold a wide front alone.
• In prolonged attrition fights: Low model count means you lose damage output faster than your opponent as units die.

Samurai Strengths and Weaknesses

The pattern here is clear: the Samurai is a scalpel, not a sledgehammer. It excels in short, decisive engagements where its burst damage ends the fight before the low model count matters.

Is the Samurai Worth It?

This is the question every player asks before spending coins. Based on community testing, the honest answer is nuanced:

Yes, it's strong. The Samurai's individual stats are among the best in Command an Army. It hits hard, moves fast, and can single-handedly break objectives that other units take forever to chew through.

No, it's not always worth the investment. A 0.05%–0.15% drop rate is steep, and the 16-unit formation means the Samurai underperforms in the exact scenarios most players face — long, messy frontline brawls. If you already run a solid S-Tier core of Lancer, Flame Archer, and Mace, the Samurai is a luxury pick, not a necessity.

For players who love aggressive, flank-heavy playstyles, it's a fantastic tool. For players who prefer grinding out objectives with durable formations, your coins are better spent elsewhere.

Tips for Maximizing the Samurai

1. Never lead with it. Send your tanky units in first, then commit the Samurai once enemy attention is split.
2. Pair it with shield-breakers. A Mace or Flame Archer covering the Samurai's flank removes its biggest counter.
3. Use rush aggressively. The movement boost lets you punish overextended archers and isolated squads.
4. Switch formations situationally. Line formation for pushes, loose square when under fire from splash damage.
5. Target gates and objectives. The Samurai's DPS-to-formation-size ratio makes it ideal for structure damage, not prolonged melee grinds.

For more on how Command an Army units fit together, the official Roblox game page is the best starting point for patch notes and update news.

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