Recruiting Rival Warlords

Learn how to recruit rival warlords into your army in Pokémon Conquest. Improve your chances by understanding their motivations and army composition.

Recruiting rival Warlords is a significant strategic objective in Pokémon Conquest, as it allows you to absorb their territories, Pokémon, and even their unique Warrior Skills into your own empire. The primary method for recruiting a rival Warlord is by defeating them in battle and then successfully completing a specific recruitment condition. This condition often involves having a certain Link value with your own Pokémon or Warlord, or meeting specific kingdom requirements. For example, to recruit a rival Warlord like Ginchiyo, you might need to have a minimum Link of 60% with a Water-type Pokémon and have conquered her current kingdom. The game doesn't always make these conditions obvious, so careful observation and sometimes trial-and-error are necessary.

After a successful battle against a rival Warlord, a dialogue option will appear, presenting the recruitment opportunity. It's crucial to have the right conditions met at this point. If the conditions are not met, the Warlord will escape, and you'll need to defeat them again in a future encounter. Some Warlords might have specific Pokémon that are more amenable to recruitment. For instance, if a rival Warlord is primarily using Fire-type Pokémon, having a Warlord with a strong Water-type affinity and a high Link with a Water-type Pokémon might increase your chances of recruiting them. The source material mentions "Recruiting Warriors and Pokémon," and this extends to rival Warlords. Successfully recruiting Warlords like Tadakatsu or Motochika can drastically expand your territory and strengthen your forces, making them invaluable assets. Always check the Warlord's current kingdom and their associated Pokémon to strategize your recruitment efforts effectively.