Learn the ropes of Songs of Conquest! This guide covers essential gameplay basics, movement, strategy, town building, and artifact usage for new players.
Hey there! So you're ready to dive into Songs of Conquest? Awesome! This guide is here to walk you through the absolute basics, kind of like having a friend sitting next to you, pointing things out. We'll cover how to get started, some general tips, and how to make the most of your early game so you can start conquering.
This guide is focused on the PvE experience, so if you're looking to dominate in competitive multiplayer, keep in mind that scene has its own unique strategies and meta. But for now, let's get you set up for success in the campaigns!
Gameplay Basics
General Tips
Movement, Explore!
The first thing you'll want to get the hang of is movement and exploration. Always, and I mean always, explore the map. You'll find valuable resources that boost your economy, capture buildings that grant even more resources, and generally give you more vision of the surrounding area. Remember, if you're not looting, your opponent probably is!
To speed things up, try to increase your movement stat and consider getting a secondary Wielder. This lets you loot more efficiently. If your secondary Wielder is grabbing all the goodies, your main Wielder can focus on managing more fights each turn. Oh, and a pro tip: use the ALT key, and use it often! It shows you what you can interact with, and it's super handy for spotting items hidden behind environmental objects.
Make a Strategy
Before you go charging in, it's smart to have a plan. Think about what units you want to focus on and what research you're aiming for. Focusing on a few key units means your research costs will be lower, and you'll reinforce them faster. The trade-off is that you'll be less flexible and won't be able to cast as wide a variety of spells. For the first few maps in most campaigns (usually maps 1-3), feel free to experiment! It's the perfect time to figure out which tactics and units you enjoy, and it'll help you craft a better plan for the final, tougher maps.
Make Use of Your Build Slots
Understanding how to use your town's building slots is crucial for managing your growth. Here's a quick breakdown:
- 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.
If you find yourself with empty building slots, consider your current situation:
- If you're short on rare resources, think about building more Markets (you can build up to 5). Markets let you trade for better prices, which is key to unlocking your highest-tier units, making upgrades cheaper, and generally speeding up your progress.
- If you're struggling to reinforce your armies, focus on one unit type and use Rally Points to bring in more troops.
- If an enemy is on the move towards you, building a Tower can be a lifesaver. 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 can make a future battle much easier.
Artifacts
As you explore, you'll stumble upon all sorts of Artifacts. Some are fantastic, and some... well, not so much. Don't worry if you pick up a less-than-ideal one; you can always hold onto it to sell 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 in the early game, so they're definitely worth aiming for if you get the chance.
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