Specific Faction Builds

Discover effective faction builds for Songs of Conquest. Learn strategies, unit compositions, and tips to dominate your opponents with tailored faction strategies.

Hey there! So you're diving into Songs of Conquest and want to get a handle on building up your factions? That's a smart move. Understanding how to best utilize each faction's strengths can really make a difference, especially when you're starting out. This guide is all about helping you figure out the best ways to build your armies and towns, focusing on what works in the PvE campaigns. Competitive play is a whole different beast, so keep that in mind!

Let's break down some general tips that apply no matter which faction you're playing. These are the kinds of things that'll help you get a solid footing early on and build momentum throughout your game.

Gameplay Basics & General Tips

First off, always explore everything. Seriously, don't leave any stone unturned! You'll find resources that boost your economy, capture buildings for even more resources, and gain crucial visibility on the map. Remember, if you're not looting, your opponent will be. To make this even more efficient, try to increase your Wielder's movement stat and consider getting a secondary Wielder. This secondary hero can grab all those little resource piles, letting your main Wielder focus on winning battles. It's all about maximizing your turns!

Pro Tip: Hit that ALT key frequently. It's your best friend for showing you exactly what you can interact with on the map. It’s not just for loot; it can even reveal items hidden behind environmental objects!

Next, you need to make a strategy. 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 your research costs will be lower, and you'll reinforce those units faster. The trade-off is that you'll be less flexible and won't have as wide a variety of spells. For the early maps in most campaigns (maps 1-3), feel free to experiment! This is the perfect time to figure out which tactics and units you enjoy the most, so you can build a solid plan for those tougher final maps.

Make Use of Your Build Slots

Understanding how your town buildings work is key to managing your resources and army. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Towns give you: 7 small building slots, 3 medium building slots, and 2 large building slots.
• Large Settlements offer: 3 small building slots, 2 medium building slots, and 1 large building slot.
• Small Settlements provide: 2 small building slots and 1 medium building slot.

Got some free building slots? Think about your current situation:

• If you're short on rare resources, consider building multiple Markets (you can build up to 5). Markets are great because they let you trade for better prices, which is essential for unlocking your highest-tier units and making upgrades cheaper and faster.
• If you're constantly running out of units to reinforce your armies, focus on one unit type and use Rally Points to bring them in quickly.
• If an enemy is on the warpath, build a Tower! They only take one turn to build, are super powerful, and can be used to take down dangerous creatures like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their whole army, softening them up can make a huge difference in your next encounter.

Artifacts

As you explore, you'll stumble upon tons of Artifacts. Some are amazing, and some... well, not so much. Don't worry if you pick up a 'bad' one; you can always sell it later at an Artifact shop or give it to another Wielder. Keep an eye out for artifact sets too! While they aren't enabled in the base campaigns (Arleon, Rana, Loth & Barya), they can be incredibly powerful, especially early on, so definitely consider aiming for them if you get the chance.