Learn the best strategies for Battle 03 in Tactics Ogre: Reborn, including unit setup, positioning, and how to maximize stat gains from cards to conquer Amorika Castle.
Alright, buckle up! We're diving into Battle 03 at Amorika Castle. You jump right into this one, but don't worry, you can still tweak your squad before things kick off. Just a heads-up: any damage your units take here sticks around, so keep that in mind. A little tip from me: make sure Vice still has his sword unequipped. Trust me, it helps keep a certain enemy alive a bit longer, which plays into our strategy.
- 1So, my Denim was a bit banged up (around 44 HP), forcing Lans to use a Heal spell. Honestly, this worked out great because it stretched the battle out a bit. If your Denim is in even worse shape, Kachua will step in to heal him, so don't sweat it.
- 2On Denim's first turn, I pushed him straight ahead as far as he could go. Your goal here is to throw a stone at one of your allied Guests. You can't reach the actual enemies yet, so pick whoever has the highest chance of hitting or has their back turned to you. In my case, Mildain took a beating and actually went down, but he managed to use his Escape Stone to survive and live to fight another day.
- 3By now, you'll likely see a Stat Card or two lying around from defeated enemies. Your next move is to get Denim onto the one you need most. I found a Strength Card and a Life Card (HP). Since I'd already leveled up a bit, Denim's Strength was at 31, so I opted for the Life Card, which boosted his HP by 5. Keep in mind this can vary, so you might even want to save your game right before picking up a Card. It's a bit tedious, I know, but it can be super beneficial early on. A good rule of thumb is to accept stat increases of 2-3 for non-HP/MP stats, and 4-5 for those.
- 4After snagging that Stat Card, I tossed another stone at Agres because his back was conveniently turned. When the Boss unit got his turn, he went after Denim, which is exactly what you want so you can counter-attack. Even if you don't take him down right away, with all the stone-throwing and strategic positioning, Denim should probably hit level 2. But hey, if he doesn't, it's not the end of the world, especially if you've managed to snag some sweet Stat Cards.
Once you wrap up this battle, you'll get to name your 'Battalion'. The default name is based on the month you chose for Denim's birth (like 'Fire' for me). You'll get way more satisfaction picking your own name, but remember, you're limited to just 8 characters. I went with 'Fedaykin', a nod to the elite Fremen death commandos from Dune, if that rings a bell!
- Don't forget to unequip Vice's sword before the battle to keep a specific enemy alive longer.
- Use stones to distract enemies and position Denim for counter-attacks or to grab Stat Cards.
- Saving before picking up Stat Cards can let you manipulate stat gains, though it's time-consuming. Aim for good increases!
- Focus on positioning Denim to take advantage of enemy AI and potential counter-attacks.
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