AFK Journey gives you a lot of flexibility in putting together the best team. While there are optimal role choices to create the best composition, you can change a few pieces here and there and still progress through the Story, Dream Realm, and Arena.

Early in the game, it’s crucial to focus on a solid defensive strategy that keeps your heroes alive longer, rather than an explosive offensive setup. That’s why a setup with Thoran, a tank that respawns once per battle, and Lucius, who can protect allies in an area, is so effective in your early Story and AFK battles. Thoran also deals massive damage with his Ultimate, which affects multiple enemies in an area, and sustains himself by stealing life. Combine them with the Awakening Spell Artifact and you’re well equipped. This team composition got me through my first 200 AFK levels and helped me progress through the story all the way to the Dark Forest without any major issues. It’s a setup I still like to test out every now and then.

This composition also relies on the two-three synergy of Graveborn (Thoran, Cecia) and Lightbearer (Vala, Rowan, and Lucius.) Cecia and Vala are your damage carries, so they should stay in the back. Rowan should be between the frontline and the backline, as his ultimate will increase the team's energy, allowing them to use their ultimates faster. While Rowan's healing isn't as strong as Hewynn's or Smokey & Meerky's, the shields Lucius gives act as a kind of heal, making up for the difference.

This meta team composition is a turtling strategy that relies on placing all heroes in the backline and letting the opponent attack aggressively. Cecia is your sole damage carrier, which seems risky, but it works effectively as Antandra absorbs damage and protects the team. Meanwhile, Koko’s Ultimate gives the team an attack boost and life leech, and Smokey & Meerky provide constant healing and an attack buff. In essence, Antandra never dies, as any damage she and the team take is quickly healed by Smokey & Meerky, while everyone benefits from the buffs provided by Rowan and Koko. Cecia stays safely in the backline and takes out enemies from a distance.