New Units

Unlock the secrets to mastering new units in Songs of Conquest. Get expert tips on strategy, resource management, and building your army for campaign success.

Alright, so you're diving into Songs of Conquest and wondering about all those new units you're seeing? Let's break down how to make the most of them. This isn't just about knowing what they are, but how to use them effectively to crush your enemies!

Gameplay Basics & Exploration

First off, always, always explore. Seriously, don't be shy about it. You'll find resources to boost your economy, capture buildings for even more goodies, and generally get a better lay of the land. If you don't grab that stuff, your opponent will! Try to increase your movement stat and get a secondary Wielder. This makes looting way faster and more efficient. Your main Wielder can then focus on more fights while your secondary Wielder snags everything.

Pro Tip: Hit that ALT key constantly. It shows you what you can interact with, and it's a lifesaver for spotting items hidden behind environmental objects. You'll see a clear difference when you use it!

Make a Strategy & Stick to It (Mostly)

Before you jump in, have a plan. What units are you aiming for? What research do 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. Don't be afraid to experiment during the first few maps of most campaigns, though. They're usually easier and a great place to figure out what tactics and units you actually enjoy using. This helps you build a solid plan for the tougher, final maps.

Building Smarter with Slots

Your towns and settlements have limited building slots, so use them wisely:

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

Got free slots? Think about your situation:

• Need Resources? If you're short on rare resources, build multiple Markets (up to 5). They offer better trade prices, which unlocks your highest-tier units and makes upgrades cheaper and faster.
• Running Low on Units? Focus on one unit type and reinforce your armies using Rally Points.
• Enemy Approaching? Build a Tower. They're powerful, take only one turn to build, and can help take down dangerous creatures like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their whole army, you can soften them up for your next fight.

Artifacts: Keep 'Em or Sell 'Em

You'll find all sorts of Artifacts during your campaign. Some are great, some... not so much. Even if you get 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. Keep an eye out for artifact sets too – they're not in the base campaigns (Arleon, Rana, Loth & Barya), but they can be incredibly powerful, especially early on. If you see a chance to grab one, go for it!