46*0.85(15% dmg reduction) is 39.1 so no, it absolutely has no chance to oneshot a 40 hp target.

I haven't changed Komodo or Trident since about 3 years ago when I fixed a Komodo bug and reworked Trident with the wave ability. I actually think it's one of the most balanced units.

the arena loss felt undeserved

I notice that almost every game you place two blockers for 10 on the front row. I think you will find it more effective to stagger them, with the second blocker a couple tiles behind and towards the side you are building on.

Mermaid and tuskars ws the move for 10.

Now i only need a Fangthoot yolo then you made me completly Happy. Great Game LF

That way you build blockers is not optimal, you want to build one behind the other to maximise the time the first boss will get stuck. also build them as close to your lane as possible without splitting your lane, and also a bit closer to the wall so the mass + boss are pulled from the middle to the wall to avoid ur backlane getting sniped. I suggest you watch how other players do it. thanks for the upload !