Hello @mostley_imaginary! Welcome to the official The Ants forum. 
You have some very interesting Special Ants! Based on your current list, I have a few recommendations for your troop structure and where to focus your investment.
Class Recommendations:
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Shooter Class (Highly Recommended): This is where you should focus your initial investment. You have a very strong lineup with Red Velvet, Weaver Ant, Crematogaster Inflata, and Wise Berserker. These ants can form a powerful troop for PvP battles.
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Guardian Class: You have Leaf Devourer, Hairy Panther, and Meranoplus Castaneus. These are versatile ants that can be used effectively in both PvE and PvP formations.
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Carrier Class: For this class, your best options are Cyphomyrmex Rimosus, Grave Digger, and Golden Crystal, which also provide a good balance for PvE and PvP.
Strategic Advice: Focus on One Class
To achieve faster development, my best advice is to focus on developing only one class at first (for example, Shooters). Your goal should be to build at least one strong main troop. Having a powerful primary squad will help you perform much better in battles and secure more rewards during in-game events.
Deep Dive Guides:
To see exactly how to position these ants and how to maximize their potential in the 2026 Meta, I highly recommend checking out the guides we’ve prepared:
[PvP Formations - 2026 Meta] [GUIDE] Best Special Ant Formations PvP: 2026 Meta
[PvE Formations (Groundhog/Pangolin) - 2026 Meta] [GUIDE] PvE Formations: Maximize Damage on Groundhog & Pangolin (2026 Meta)
Focusing your resources on those top-tier Shooter ants will give you the best return on investment right now. Good luck! 
