Late Game Builds

Unlock the secrets to powerful late-game strategies in Songs of Conquest. Learn how to optimize your builds, manage resources, and dominate the battlefield with expert tips and insights.

Alright, let's talk about getting your armies into the late game in Songs of Conquest. This is where things can get really interesting, and having a solid build strategy makes all the difference. We'll cover how to make sure your economy is booming, how to pick the right units, and how to use those precious building slots effectively.

First things first: Explore everything! Seriously, don't be shy about checking every nook and cranny. You'll find resources that boost your economy, capture buildings for even more income, and give you better visibility on the map. Remember, if you're not looting, your opponent will be. To make this super efficient, try to increase your movement stat and get a secondary Wielder. This lets your main Wielder focus on fighting while your secondary Wielder snags all the goodies. And a pro-tip: press and hold the ALT key. It shows you everything you can interact with, even stuff hidden behind environmental objects. Super handy!

Have a plan, Stan. Before you dive too deep, decide what units you're aiming for and what research you want to prioritize. Focusing on just a few unit types means research is cheaper and you reinforce faster, but you'll be less flexible with spells. For the early maps in most campaigns (maps 1-3), feel free to experiment! Figure out what tactics and units you actually enjoy using. This way, you can build a solid strategy for those tougher final maps.

Make use of your build slots! This is crucial. Here's the breakdown:

• Towns get 7 small, 3 medium, and 2 large building slots.
• Large Settlements get 3 small, 2 medium, and 1 large building slot.
• Small Settlements get 2 small and 1 medium building slot.

If you've got free slots, think about your current situation:

• Need resources? Build multiple Markets (up to 5). They give you better trade prices, which unlocks your highest-tier units, makes upgrades cheaper, and speeds things up.
• Running low on units? Focus on one unit type and use Rally Points to reinforce your armies.
• Enemy approaching? Build a Tower! They're strong, only take one turn to build, and can take down dangerous threats like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their whole army, you can soften them up for your next fight.

Artifacts are your friends. You'll find tons of them scattered across the campaign maps. Some are great, some are... less so. Even if you get a dud artifact, don't just toss it! You can sell it at an Artifact shop or give it to another Wielder. Keep an eye out for artifact sets too – they're super powerful, especially early on, even though they aren't enabled in the base campaigns like Arleon, Rana, or Loth & Barya.