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RECOMMENDED TEAM LINEUPS 
RECOMMENDED TEAM LINEUPS 
Checkmate Mode
Find the right lineup, win before the match even starts!

1. Role Breakdown

In Checkmate, every Cookie fills a specific role. Understanding these roles helps your team split responsibilities wisely and get the most out of your Queen Turret’s power:


Role

Description

Frontline

Soaks up hits, pulls enemies away from the tower, opens the path to attack 

Damage

Main damage output, takes down enemies and chips away at the enemy Turret’s HP 

Support

Heals and buffs the team, boosts overall combat effectiveness 

Control

Slows or locks down enemies to stop them from attacking your home Turret

Hybrid

Versatile, can flexibly deal damage while backing up the team 


With 3 players per team, it's ideal to have at least 1 Frontline or Support Cookie. Avoid an all Damage lineup, since it gets shredded the moment the enemy counterattacks. 



2. Team Building Principles

Before picking a specific lineup, keep these principles in mind: 

  • Always keep someone on defense: Even while attacking, at least 1 player should stay near your home Turret.
  • Make use of your Turret’s range: Fight inside your own turret’s range to pick up its Buff. Lure enemies into your Turret’s range and let it finish them off.
  • Prioritize Spell Cards: Especially important for attack-heavy teams. Spell Cards let you summon a Catapult or throw up a Shield to reduce the tower's incoming damage.
  • Watch for Berserk: Once the enemy Turret’s HP hits 20%, push hard. Once your own Turret is low, switch to defense immediately.
  • Split roles clearly: Any lineup falls apart if all 3 players rush in at once, or all 3 turtle up on defense.

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Golden rule, 2-1: 2 players attack the enemy Turret while 1 stays back on defense, or 1 lures enemies out while 2 break the Turret. Never leave your home Turret "alone"! 



3. Recommended Lineups

Here are 4 lineups built specifically for Checkmate mode, each suited to a different playstyle: 

TEAM 1 – FORTRESS

Rock solid defense, never let the enemy touch your Turret 

Difficulty ⭐☆☆  Easy – Great for Beginners     |    Playstyle: Defense / Attrition

Cookie

Role

Main Mission

Prosciutto Cookie / Fruit Punch Cookie 

Frontline

Stand up front to soak damage, disrupt the enemy, and pull them away from your home Turret. 

Peppermint Cookie / Melon Soda Cookie 

Support

Keeps the team healed and defends the Turret well. Stay in the back and prioritize healing whoever's taking the biggest hits. 

String Cheese Cookie / Rye Cookie / Tiger Lily Cookie 

Damage

Deals steady ranged damage from behind the frontline. When enemies close in on your Turret, switch to picking off priority targets.


✅ Strengths

  • Very hard to break your home Turret
  • Strong against DPS heavy enemy teams
  • Tank and Healer combo keeps the whole team alive longer 

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Low damage output on the enemy Turret 
  • Relies heavily on the Catapult from Spell Cards
  • Can lose if time runs out and Turret HP is close 

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Strategy: Have your Frontline pull enemies away, then snipe from range while your Support keeps the heals coming. Try to fight inside your own Turret's range so the whole team keeps picking up the Buff!




TEAM 2 – BLITZ ASSAULT

Break the enemy Turret as fast as possible before they can counter

Difficulty: ⭐⭐☆  Medium – Needs Good Coordination    |   Playstyle: Aggro / Burst

Cookie

Role

Main Mission

Latte Cookie / Cherry Cookie / Blue Slushy Cookie 

Long-Range Damage

Deals massive AoE damage to the enemy Turret and grouped up enemies. Leads the charge, opening with a skill every time it's off cooldown. 

Licorice Cookie / Ice Pop Cookie / Prosciutto Cookie 

Control

Freezes, slows, or disrupts enemies so your team can fight freely. Locks down any Cookie trying to defend the enemy Turret. 

Madeleine Cookie / Black Pudding Cookie / Dark Choco Cookie 

Melee Damage

Disrupts and racks up heavy damage in the enemy's territory, amplifying the whole team's damage on the Turret. Reliable, consistent output. 


✅ Strengths

  • Breaks the enemy Turret extremely fast
  • CC plus DPS combo applies huge pressure
  • If you win early, defense becomes a non issue 

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Very fragile if the enemy counterattacks
  • If you can't break the Turret in the first 90 to 120 seconds, you lose your edge
  • No Healer, so the team can get wiped out fast 

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Strategy: Have all 3 players push the enemy Turret right from the start. CC the enemy, follow with wide AoE, then burn down both enemies and the Turret with damage over time. Keep 1 person guarding home while the rest push! 




TEAM 3 – PERFECT BALANCE

Flexible for any situation, strong on both offense and defense 

Difficulty: ⭐⭐☆  Medium – Versatile playstyle     |    Playstyle: Balanced / Adaptive

Cookie

Role

Main Mission

Camembert Cookie / Bacon Roll Cookie / Cream Soda Cookie 

Frontline

Tank and DPS hybrid. Lowers enemy defense with skills, staying tanky while helping teammates hit harder. 

Espresso Cookie / Blueberry Pie Cookie / Jerky Cookie / Cherry Cookie 

Damage

Mid range mage or bomber type, dealing steady damage plus a wide area ultimate, easily able to hit enemies, the Catapult, and the Turret all at once. 

Peppermint Cookie / GingerBrave 

Support

Buffs the whole team while being an extremely annoying disruptor. Flexibly heals, boosts damage when needed, and ramps up the pressure when your team has the upper hand. 


✅ Strengths

  • Not countered by any single specific strategy
  • Can adapt to a wide range of situations 
  • Picking GingerBrave throws off the enemy team with an unpredictable, highly versatile playstyle 

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Doesn't excel at any one thing in particular 
  • Requires clear team communication and role assignment
  • Can get overwhelmed by a more specialized team 

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Dark Choco Cookie opens the fight, Espresso Cookie draws enemies into the danger zone, then Peppermint Cookie or GingerBrave buffs before the whole team pushes together. Once your home Turret gets low, switch fully to defense and make the most of its boosted power! 




TEAM 4 – SUMMONER

Summon "Troops" to bait the Turret's fire while your Cookies deal the damage 

Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐  Hard – Needs Price Teamwork    |    Playstale: Control / Strategic

Cookie

Role

Mission

Strawberry Crepe Cookie 

Frontline

On top of summoning WaffleBot to soak Turret damage really well and deal slow and area-of-effect damage, Strawberry Crepe Cookie's "Knockback" ability makes it a great fit for either offense or defense. 

Red Velvet Cookie

Control

Strong on defense with pulls, stuns, and the ability to summon a cake hound to guard the turret. On top of that, the cake hound also draws a good amount of the enemy Turret's fire, making Red Velvet Cookie a solid pick for both attack and defense. 

String Cheese Cookie / Licorice Cookie 

Hybrid

These two Cookies' "Troop" and "Turret" summon ultimates make things very tough for the enemy, whether they're attacking or defending. On top of that, these summons also draw a good chunk of enemy damage, giving your teammates an opening to deal damage. 


✅ Strengths

  • Your home Turret gets used to its fullest since enemies are constantly locked in its range
  • Strong control over the map and surrounding area
  • Summons soak up enemy damage really well, opening chances for you and your team to break the Turret 

⚠️ Weaknesses

  • Extremely hard to coordinate, needs solid communication
  • Weak damage output on the enemy turret 
  • Poor skill aim or Turret placement can leave the whole team open to being pushed and countered 

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Strawberry Crepe Cookie and WaffleBot move into your home Turret's range, then Licorice Cookie and String Cheese Cookie adapt on the fly, working together to defend home and break the enemy Turret. Use the summons to soak up Turret damage and create openings for your team to break through. 

4. Substitute and Flexibility

Don't have all the recommended Cookies? Here are some solid substitutes for each role in Checkmate:

Role

Main Pick

Substitutes

Frontline

Prosciutto Cookie, Madeleine Cookie, Strawberry Crepe Cookie, Fruit Punch Cookie 

Bacon Roll Cookie, GingerBrave 

Damage

Espresso Cookie, White Peach Cookie, Tiger Lily Cookie, Latte Cookie 

Rye Cookie, Cherry Cookie, Chili Pepper Cookie 

Support

Peppermint Cookie, Melon Soda Cookie 

GingerBrave, Blue Slushy Cookie 

Control

Licorice Cookie, Ice Pop Cookie, Red Velvet Cookie 

Latte Cookie, Strawberry Crepe Cookie 

Hybrid

String Cheese Cookie, Licorice Cookie 

Melon Soda Cookie 




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Flexibility is key! If your team already has a Healer, you don't need another one. Fill in the role your team is missing instead of just picking your favorite Cookie. 


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