Chapter 10: Valora - The Steel Resolve

Conquer Valora: The Steel Resolve in Chapter 10 of Pokémon Conquest. Plan your moves carefully to overcome formidable steel-type Warlords.

Valora - The Steel Resolve Walkthrough

Chapter 10, Valora, is a testament to resilience and defensive prowess, with a strong emphasis on Steel-type Pokémon and Warriors who can bolster defenses or inflict the "Defense Curl" status. The terrain in Valora often features fortified positions that grant a +2 Defense boost to any Pokémon occupying them. Lord Kaelen, the ruler of Valora, commands a disciplined army that excels at wearing down opponents through sustained pressure and high defensive stats. Expect to face Pokémon with abilities like Sturdy, which prevents a Pokémon from being knocked out by a single hit if it has full HP, and Filter, which reduces the damage taken from super-effective attacks by 25%. Moves like Iron Head, Flash Cannon, and Metal Sound will be prevalent, capable of dealing significant damage and lowering your Pokémon's Special Defense. A crucial strategy for Valora is to employ Pokémon with the Mold Breaker ability, which ores the target's ability. This allows you to bypass troublesome abilities like Sturdy or Filter. Alternatively, Pokémon with the Flame Body ability can be useful for punishing physical attackers with a chance to inflict a burn. Consider recruiting Warriors who can provide offensive buffs or debuff enemy defenses. Warrior Borin's skill, "Iron Will," can increase the Defense of all allied Pokémon by 20% for 4 turns, making your army incredibly difficult to break through. When facing Kaelen directly, be aware of his signature Pokémon, a Metagross, which often carries the move "Meteor Mash" with a 40% chance to raise its Attack. Looting the "Metal Coat" item from the abandoned forge in the eastern sector can boost the Attack of Steel-type Pokémon by 20%. Pay close attention to the "Fortify" mechanic, where certain tiles grant a temporary +1 Defense bonus to any Pokémon that ends its turn on them.