From be2de39238b930df6590e36b0fd4a5ddf16239ff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Atrik <noreje1607@frisbook.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:35:34 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Use multi-level sorting in the default formation

---
 .../mods/public/simulation/templates/template_formation.xml    | 3 ++-
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_formation.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_formation.xml
index 5a2c70ed6e..b858a524ac 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_formation.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_formation.xml
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@
     <SpeedMultiplier>1</SpeedMultiplier>
     <FormationShape>square</FormationShape>
     <MaxTurningAngle>1</MaxTurningAngle>
-    <SortingClasses>Hero Champion Cavalry Melee Ranged</SortingClasses>
+    <SortingClasses>Melee Ranged Hero | Elephant Infantry Cavalry | Javelineer Slinger Crossbowman Archer|
+     Champion Mercenary Citizen | Elite Advanced Basic</SortingClasses>
     <ShiftRows>false</ShiftRows>
     <UnitSeparationWidthMultiplier>1</UnitSeparationWidthMultiplier>
     <UnitSeparationDepthMultiplier>1</UnitSeparationDepthMultiplier>