Unit Roles & Formations

Master unit roles and formations in Songs of Conquest! Learn how to build your towns, manage resources, and deploy units effectively to dominate the battlefield. Your ultimate guide to army composition.

Hey there! So, you're diving into Songs of Conquest and want to get a handle on how to best use your units and set up your armies? This guide is going to break down the essentials, from understanding what each unit brings to the table to how to build your towns and manage your resources to support your forces. We'll cover everything you need to know to start building some killer formations and outsmart your opponents.

First off, let's talk about exploring. Seriously, always explore. You want to be grabbing resources whenever you can to boost your economy. Capturing buildings not only gives you more resources but also expands your vision on the map. If you're not looting, your opponent will be, and that's a fast way to fall behind. To make this even more efficient, try to increase your movement stat and get a secondary Wielder. This way, your secondary can grab all the goodies, leaving your main Wielder free to handle more fights each turn. Oh, and a pro tip: use the ALT key, and use it a lot! It shows you what you can interact with, and it's super handy for spotting items hidden behind environmental stuff.

Next up, you need a plan. Decide what units you're aiming for and what research you want to prioritize. Focusing on just a few unit types means your research will be cheaper and you'll reinforce them faster. The trade-off is you'll be less flexible and won't have as many spell options. Don't be afraid to experiment in the early maps of most campaigns (maps 1-3 are usually easier). This is the perfect time to figure out what tactics and units you like, so you can make a solid plan for the tougher final maps.

Town Building and Reinforcements

Your towns are your engines for growth, and how you build them up really matters. Here’s a quick rundown of building slots:

• Towns get: 7 small building slots, 3 medium building slots, and 2 large building slots.
• Large Settlements get: 3 small building slots, 2 medium building slots, and 1 large building slot.
• Small Settlements get: 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 have up to 5). Markets let you trade for better prices, which is key to unlocking your highest-tier units, making upgrades cheaper and faster, and generally just making things happen.
• If you're struggling to reinforce your armies, focus on one or two unit types and use Rally Points to bring in more troops.
• If you see an enemy closing in, build a Tower! They're powerful, only take one turn to construct, and can be used to take down dangerous units like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their whole army, softening them up is a great way to prepare for a future battle.

Artifacts

Keep an eye out for Artifacts as you travel. Some are amazing, some are... less so. Even if you find a dud artifact, it's not the end of the world. You can always sell it later at an Artifact shop or give it to another Wielder. Also, be aware of artifact sets – while they aren't active in the base campaigns (Arleon, Rana, Loth & Barya), they can be incredibly powerful, especially early on, so definitely aim for them if you get the chance!