Summoners War: Sky Arena – Best 4-Star Monsters

Highlights

• Lushen, a powerful all-rounder in Summoners War, excels in both PvP and PvE battles, making him a unique and valuable addition.
• Verdehile is a foundational team member for various strategies, especially in Dragon’s Lair and Steel Fortress, offering more turn cycles for dealing damage.
• Galleon, the Water Pirate Captain, dominates PvP battles with his speed lead, making him a solid choice for Giant’s Keep and Temple of Ascension.

Summoners War is a turn-based RPG that some consider ideal for players who get bored easily. The strategy-focused sim offers a seemingly endless list of things to do and tasks to achieve, from battling other summoners for Mana Crystals to decorating player-built villages and training monsters.

While some players will take to the game’s intricacies like a pirate captain to water, others may falter at the wealth of decisions to make when building squads to duke it out with other players. To make things easier, here’s a list of some of the best 4-Star Monsters that will give any team the necessary firepower and support during the epic adventure.

8 Lushen

Wind Joker

• Type: Attack
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Wind Scroll, Legendary Scroll

Considered one of the best all-rounders in the game, Lushen is so powerful that some players complain their opponents build defensive strategies specifically to counter his abilities.

The Wind Joker is particularly effective in taking on the Giants Keep, Basement 10 (GB10), speed clearing the Trial of Ascension, and in all PvP offensive battles. While other wind units tend to be specified towards either PvP or PvE, Lushen’s ability to be equally useful at both gives him a unique usefulness when added to a Summoner’s team.

7 Verdehile

Fire Vampire

• Type: Attack
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Fire Scroll, Legendary Scroll, Monster Fusion

Fire Vampire Verdehile is a hugely popular choice for players of all approaches, and is considered a foundational team member for a diverse variety of strategies. Particularly effective in the early game, he can generate more turn cycles and increase opportunities to deal damage.

Widely seen as an essential team component when taking on the Dragon’s Lair and Steel Fortress, Verdehile is a great attack booster and offers a formidable speed lead despite his low base stat. He’s also a top pick for use in the Real-Time Arena, thanks to his turn cycle abilities.

6 Galleon

Water Pirate

• Type: Support
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Mystical Summon, Water Scroll, Legendary Scroll, Temple of Wishes

PvP enthusiasts will want to summon Galleon to their squad, as the Water Pirate Captain is seen as the king of dominating player-on-player battles. A great asset for speed teams in the Giant’s Keep and Dragon’s lair, he’s also a solid choice for taking on the Temple of Ascension.

Although somewhat hobbled by his low base defense stat and the need to max out all his skills for consistent results, Galleon’s leadership in guild wars (giving players 24% speed) makes putting in the work worth it.

5 Kaki

Fire Onimusha

• Type: Attack
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Fire Scroll, Legendary Scroll

Fire Onimusha Kaki is a top choice among many veteran Summoners War players, as he offers opportunities for other monsters in the squad to shine. He’s also popular with players who are skilled at managing the game’s rune enhancement mechanism, as he’s considered a user-friendly choice to rune.

Despite his reputation for overall squishiness, Kaki is a favored team addition for taking on the Dimensional hole and for PVP in general. Players taking on niche Trial of Ascension stages may also find a slot for him, and he’s useful for speed runs in the ToA’s early stages.

4 Tyron

Water Sylph

• Type: Attack
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Water Scroll, Legendary Scroll

Seen as the MVP of crowd control (stunning, freezing, slowing, or making an enemy miss a turn), Tyron is a Water Sylph who can be built as a major damage dealer or strong support team member to great effect.

Despite having significant attribute disadvantages in some major stages (such as the Steel Fortress B10 and Punisher Crypt), Tyron is one of the monsters who really comes through when he’s at an advantage. He’s especially valuable when enhanced with Despair runes during the Trial of Ascension.

3 Harmonia

Fire Harp Magician

• Type: Support
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Fire Scroll, Legendary Scroll, Fusion Hexagon

As a healer who can also do damage, Harmonia is one of the most useful support monsters on a well-rounded Summoner squad. Her third skill takes 15% of the lowest enemy’s HP and heals the team for the same percentage, making her a strong choice for general PvP.

Despite her notable weaknesses in PvE (since her third skill doesn’t work on bosses), the Fire Harp Magician is particularly valuable when keeping monsters like Theomars, Feng Yan, or Skogul alive to deal damage against enemies.

2 Hwa

Fire Rakshasa

• Type: Attack
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Fire Scroll, Legendary Scroll, Guild Shop

Despite being relatively squishy overall, Fire Rakshasa Hwa is a popular choice for going on offensive rampages during PvP battles. However, players should be warned that she has a reputation for needing extremely good runes to be effective.

Veteran players see her as particularly useful during the Rift of Worlds (R5) stage, where her damage, debuff, and mainly her Big Crit Rate leader skill make her literally the leader of the pack. She’s also a great choice in the Dimensional Hole during the elemental restriction stage, especially when paired with Verdehile.

1 Triana

Wind Harp Magician

• Type: Support
• How to Get: Mystical Scroll, Temple of Wishes, Wind Scroll, Legendary Scroll

Known for her extremely useful skill set during PvP, Triana is a favorite of gamers who love making other players wish they’d never stepped foot into the arena. Although she poses little threat as a solo monster, she’s formidable when paired with the right team members.

With super strong passive abilities that can make or break many battles by sustaining the rest of a team and keeping them alive, the Wind Harp Magician is a great cleanser and healer. If players find themselves repeatedly hobbled by the crowd control tactics of their opponents, Triana may be the answer to their problems.

Summoners War: Sky Arena is available on PC, iOS, and Android.