If you're trying to climb ranks in Free Fire's Clash Squad (CS) mode, you need a solid team and the right mix of character skills. The right setup lets your squad take out enemies fast and rack up wins to stay on top.

In this post, we'll look at a really powerful and effective skill combo for CS Rank that can get your squad to the highest levels.

Strategy for Building the Perfect Squad

To win big in CS Rank games, your squad has to be balanced. The best team has four different roles:

  • Rusher – The aggressive player who charges forward.
  • Location Expert – The intel provider who reveals enemy positions.
  • Game-Changer – The tactical mastermind who shifts the momentum.
  • Savior – The support who revives and saves the team.

Each role needs the right character skills to keep the squad balanced, tough, and prepared for anything. Let's go through them one by one.

1. Rusher’s Character Skill Combination

The Rusher's job is straightforward: get in fast, down enemies, and control the start of the battle. For this, you need speed, protection from damage, and quick shooting.

Best Rusher Combination

  • Tatsuya (Active Skill): The top choice for rushing. After the recent update, Tatsuya recharges right away after downing an enemy, letting you keep rushing one after another. His dash makes it hard for enemies to follow your movements.
  • Luna: Boosts rate of fire, turning any weapon into something that shoots like an EVO gun. Faster firing also helps with landing headshots more precisely.
  • Andrew: Cuts down vest damage by 25–30%, helping you last longer in close fights.
  • Otho: A real difference-maker — when you down an enemy, all others within 20m get slowed and spotted, making it simple to finish them off.

How to Use This Combo:

  • Use Tatsuya’s dash to catch enemies off guard from close range.
  • Luna’s fire rate helps you hit headshots fast.
  • Andrew keeps you going even when taking lots of hits.
  • Otho slows nearby enemies as soon as you down one — they won't get away from your follow-up attack.

This setup is super aggressive and can take out a whole squad on its own.

2. Location Expert’s Character Skill Combination

Knowing what's going on is key in Clash Squad. The Location Expert acts as the team's scout, preventing ambushes or side attacks.

Best Location Expert Combination

  • Clu (Active Skill): Shows enemy spots every 40 seconds, helping the team set up positions smartly.
  • Luna: Adds extra fire rate so even scout players can win a fight if needed.
  • Moco: Marks enemies when you shoot them, showing them to the whole squad.
  • Otho: Gives extra sight and slows enemies after each down.

How to Use This Combo:

  • Turn on Clu early to figure out how enemies are lined up.
  • Use Moco’s mark to keep enemies visible all the time.
  • Luna makes sure you can down someone quickly if you run into them.
  • Otho ensures no enemy can counter-rush once a teammate is down.

With a Location Expert, your squad gains clear vision and control over the map — a big edge in top-rank games.

3. Game-Changer’s Character Skill Combination

This role focuses on turning the tide when it's rough. The Game-Changer hangs back, slows foes, and sets traps to mess up enemy plans.

Best Game-Changer Combination

  • Ryden (Active Skill): Sends out a spider bot that locks enemies in areas or pushes them into weak spots.
  • Luna: Provides steady high fire rate for key downs.
  • Moco: Shows enemy locations after hitting them, aiding teammates in better advances.
  • Otho: Hurts the enemy team by slowing them after downs.

How to Use This Combo:

  • Put Ryden’s bot in smart spots to block enemy moves or trap rushers.
  • Pair Luna’s speed with Otho’s slow to capitalize on disorder after a down.
  • Moco makes sure everyone knows where to aim.

Even if the Game-Changer goes down, Ryden’s trap keeps messing with the enemy, giving teammates time to regroup.

4. Saviour’s Character Skill Combination

A CS squad isn't complete without a good reviver. The Savior makes sure everyone gets another shot.

Best Saviour Combination

  • Dimitri (Active Skill): Sets up a healing area and enables fast self-revive plus quick team pickups.
  • Thiva: Shortens revive time a lot — downed players are up in no time.
  • Moco: Shows spots of marked enemies during revives.
  • Otho: Slows enemies near downed players, making revives safer.

How to Use This Combo:

  • Start Dimitri’s healing zone right away in bad spots.
  • Mix with Thiva to get two teammates back super fast.
  • Reviving is safer thanks to Otho and Moco keeping enemies spotted and slowed.

This setup ensures your squad can always bounce back, no matter the situation.

When All Four Combinations Work Together

This is where it gets exciting. Picture your squad running all four setups together:

  • Location Expert (Clu + Moco): Enemies' positions stay exposed all the time.
  • Rusher (Tatsuya + Luna): Rushes in, takes out the front line, and weakens the group.
  • Game-Changer (Ryden + Otho): Traps enemies, disrupts their setup, and creates openings.
  • Savior (Dimitri + Thiva): Revives and heals quickly, keeping everyone in the fight.

And remember — Moco and Otho show up in every role. That means:

  • Enemies are always spotted.
  • Every down slows nearby enemies.
  • Your squad battles with much better awareness and command.

Clutch Situation Example:

You're at 2 vs 4.

Location Expert spots the enemies.

Rusher and Game-Changer down 2 while slowing the others.

Savior brings you back in seconds.

Now it's 4 vs 2 — the game turns around right away.

This is why this squad setup isn't just solid, but nearly impossible to beat.

Conclusion

To reach the top of Free Fire’s CS Rank leaderboard, good aim isn't enough. You need planning, teamwork, and the right squad character skill mix. By assigning each role — Rusher, Location Expert, Game-Changer, and Savior — the setups we covered, your squad can fight with confidence, adjust in any battle, and win regularly.

So, round up your team, hand out the roles, and test these combos in your next CS Rank match. You'll be amazed at how tough your group becomes.