Celestial Shrines

Learn the secrets of Celestial Shrines in Songs of Conquest! This guide covers essential gameplay tips, faction specialties, and strategies for the official campaigns to help you conquer the battlefield.

Hey there! So you're diving into Songs of Conquest and heard about these 'Celestial Shrines,' huh? While this guide isn't specifically about a single shrine location, it's packed with the kind of foundational knowledge you'll need to understand how these, and pretty much everything else, works in the game. Think of this as your friendly nudge in the right direction to get you started on the right foot.

This guide is all about helping you get a grip on the PvE side of things. The competitive scene is a whole different beast, with its own strategies and meta, so we'll stick to the campaign for now. Let's get you prepped to dominate!

Gameplay Basics & General Tips

Alright, first things first: Explore everything! Seriously, don't be shy about venturing out. You'll find resources scattered all over the map, and grabbing them is key to boosting your economy. Capturing buildings not only nets you more resources but also gives you better visibility of the surrounding areas. Remember, if you're not looting, your opponent probably is!

To make looting even more efficient, try to increase your movement stat and consider getting a secondary Wielder. This allows your main Wielder to focus on more fights while your secondary can scoop up all the goodies. It really helps manage your turns better.

Pro Tip: Hit that ALT key often! It's a lifesaver for showing you exactly what you can interact with on the map. It's not just for loot either; it can reveal items hidden behind environmental objects, so use it constantly.

Make a Strategy

Before you jump into every battle, take a moment to make a plan. What units are you aiming to recruit? What research do you want to prioritize? Focusing on a few key units can make research cheaper and reinforcements faster, but it also means you'll be less flexible and won't have as wide a variety of spells available.

Don't be afraid to experiment, especially in the earlier maps of most campaigns (maps 1-3 are usually a bit more forgiving). This is your chance to figure out what tactics and units you vibe with, which will help you create a solid plan for those tougher final maps.

Make Use of Your Build Slots

Understanding your town's building capacity is crucial:

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

If you find yourself with 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). They offer better trading prices, which is essential for unlocking your highest-tier units and making upgrades cheaper and faster.
• If you're struggling to keep your armies stocked, focus on one unit type and use Rally Points to reinforce your main forces.
• If an enemy is on the move and heading your way, building a Tower is a great defensive move. They only take one turn to build, are quite 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 a future battle.

Artifacts

You'll stumble upon a bunch of Artifacts during your campaign adventures, some good, some not so much. Even if you find a less-than-ideal artifact, it's usually worth holding onto it. You can 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 aim for them if you get the chance!