Abandoned Mines

Learn essential tips and strategies for navigating Abandoned Mines in Songs of Conquest. Boost your economy, explore effectively, and make smart build choices to dominate your opponents.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon the Abandoned Mines in Songs of Conquest. Don't worry, it's not as scary as it sounds, and with a few pointers, you'll be navigating them like a pro. Think of this as your friendly heads-up on how to make the most of these areas.

Gameplay Basics

First off, always be exploring. Seriously, never stop moving your Wielders around the map. You'll find resources scattered everywhere, and grabbing them is key to boosting your economy. Capturing buildings not only gives you more resources but also expands your vision, letting you see more of the map. Remember, if you're not looting, your opponent might be!

To make looting even more efficient, try to increase your Wielder's movement stat and consider getting a secondary Wielder. If your secondary Wielder can grab all the nearby goodies, your main Wielder can focus on more important things, like battles. Oh, and a super handy trick: use the ALT key! It's a lifesaver for showing you exactly what you can interact with on the map. It even reveals items hidden behind environmental objects, so use it often!

Make a Strategy

Before you dive in, have a plan. Think about which units you want to focus on and what research you're aiming for. If you concentrate on just a few unit types, your research will be cheaper and you'll reinforce them faster. The downside? You'll be less flexible and won't be able to cast as many different spells. For the early maps in most campaigns (like maps 1-3), feel free to experiment! It's the perfect time to figure out what tactics and units you enjoy, and it'll help you craft a solid plan for the tougher, later maps.

Make Use of Your Build Slots

Knowing how to use your town's building slots is crucial. Here's the 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, building multiple Markets (up to 5) can be a game-changer. They offer better trade prices, which in turn unlocks your highest-tier units and makes upgrades cheaper and faster.
• If you're constantly running out of units, focus on reinforcing just one or two unit types and use Rally Points to bring them into your armies.
• If an enemy is on the warpath, build a Tower! They only take one turn to construct and are incredibly powerful for taking down dangerous units like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their whole army, softening them up can give you a significant advantage in the next battle.

Artifacts

Keep an eye out for Artifacts as you explore. Some are amazing, and some... well, not so much. Don't worry if you pick up a less-than-stellar one; you can always sell it later at an Artifact shop or give it to another Wielder. Also, be aware of artifact sets – they're super powerful, especially early on, though they aren't enabled in the base campaigns (Arleon, Rana, Loth & Barya). If you get the chance, definitely aim to collect them!