Squad Builder
Build your MENACE squad, select equipment, and calculate total supply cost instantly. Supports all Squad Leaders with passive ability discounts.
Step 1: Choose Squad Leader
Step 2: Equip Your Squad
Select a Squad Leader to get started.
About the Squad Builder
The Squad Builder is a free browser-based tool that helps MENACE players quickly calculate optimal values based on the latest game data. Built with data verified against game version 2026-07-30, this calculator eliminates manual spreadsheet work and guesswork.
How to Use This Tool
Select a Squad Leader, choose equipment, adjust squad size, and see instant supply cost calculations. All computation happens directly in your browser — no server delay, no data collection.
Why Use This Tool
MENACE players typically spend significant time manually calculating or cross-referencing game mechanics across multiple wiki pages and community spreadsheets. This tool consolidates all relevant formulas, factors, and data points into a single interface, updated within 72 hours of each game patch.
Data Source & Accuracy
All calculation formulas and data tables are extracted from the latest version of MENACE, verified against community wiki sources, and timestamped. Supply cost formulas come from the official MENACE Wiki (wiki.hoodedhorse.com, updated June 2026) and include verified worked examples.
Game Version
Data sourced from MENACE Patch Hotfix #9 (July 16, 2026). Supply cost formula verified against official wiki examples for Pike, Darby, and Achilleas squads. Squad Leader stats from the official Characters page (updated July 12, 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is supply cost calculated in MENACE?
- Supply Cost = Leader Base Cost (0/10/30 for 1★/2★/3★) + Squaddie Tax (6/13/22 per squaddie) + Weapon Cost × entities + Armor Cost × entities + Accessories. Discounts from perks like Economics 101 (-15%) and Flamboyant (-30% armor) are applied automatically. Formula source: official wiki.
- Which Squad Leader is best for beginners?
- Edwin Pike (2★) is excellent for beginners thanks to his 'This Is My Rifle' perk (-50% squad weapon cost). Charles Lim (2★) also performs well with high growth potential. Jean Sy (1★) offers -15% total squad supply — great for budget builds.
- How does squad size affect supply cost?
- Each squaddie adds a fixed tax (6/13/22 for 1★/2★/3★ leaders) PLUS multiplies equipment costs. Squad weapons scale with entity count: without a special weapon, the SL also carries the squad weapon. Max 8 squaddies per infantry squad.
- What is the 'special weapon exception'?
- When you equip a special weapon (RPG, mortar, sniper), the Squad Leader carries it instead of the standard squad weapon. This reduces the squad weapon entity count by 1. Armor still scales with the full entity count.