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Episode 6 - A Desert Encounter
Valkyria Chronicles

Episode 6 - A Desert Encounter

Master Episode 6 of Valkyria Chronicles, 'A Desert Encounter.' Learn A-Rank strategies, CP management, sniper tactics, and how to defeat leaders and tanks in this challenging desert map.

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Master Episode 6 of Valkyria Chronicles, 'A Desert Encounter.' Learn A-Rank strategies, CP management, sniper tactics, and how to defeat leaders and tanks in this challenging desert map.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Initial Deployment: Deploy one sniper on the western point of the eastern deploy zone. For the main team, place Rosie and another shocktrooper on the front left and right, Alicia behind them, and Largo in the back. Do not deploy anyone else. This leaves 3 empty slots.
  2. 2
    Sniper's First Turn: Select the sniper. Locate the scout leader northeast of your position (near a sideways T). Save your game. Take out the scout leader with a headshot. This may require multiple attempts; reload if you miss.
  3. 3
    Alicia's Advance: After the scout leader is down, locate the shocktrooper leader and two scouts near a base north of the fallen scout. Select Alicia and have her run northeast into the giant trench. Stop before jumping into the trench and shoot the scout to your left. Continue north in the trench towards the ancient building. End Alicia's turn before she reaches the building. Save your game.
  4. 4
    Sniper's Second Turn: Reselect your sniper. Move them as far northeast as possible on their perch. Aim at the ancient building. Take out the standing sniper and the shocktrooper leader with headshots. Your sniper is now out of ammo and can be moved back to safety.
  5. 5
    Capturing the Middle Base: Select Alicia again. Move her to the ancient building, up the stairs, and throw a grenade at the final sniper. After the sniper is dead, run down the stairs, over a bunker, and occupy the middle base. Move Alicia east to avoid enemy sightlines, especially from the northern lancer. Ensure the Status UP symbol is visible.
  6. 6
    Reinforcements: Use 3 CP to call in your best lancer and two more shocktroopers. This brings your CP usage to 8 out of 10. End the phase.
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    Phase 2 - Shocktrooper Advance: With 12 CP, select your least favorite shocktrooper at the middle base. Move them west past a lancer, avoiding landmines, towards the crouching lancer leader in the western trench. Fire at the leader, then move in and finish them off. Find a defensible spot and end their turn.
  8. 8
    Second Shocktrooper: Select the second shocktrooper you called in. Move them north/northwest towards the enemy shocktrooper in the trench. Eliminate them and continue moving north. The sandstorm will begin.
  9. 9
    Continued Advance: Continue moving your shocktrooper north. This phase will cost 3 CP.
Tips
  • Save frequently, especially before difficult sniper shots and when engaging tanks.
  • The initial sniper deployment is crucial for taking out key targets early.
  • Use the trenches for cover during Alicia's advance.
  • The sandstorm mechanic can be used to your advantage by limiting enemy sightlines.
  • Consider using a scout instead of a lancer for reinforcements when running this map as skirmish 4 and you have access to the 2 CP Damage order (available at lancer level 7).
  • There are very few hidden enemies due to the open terrain.
  • A Rank: 3 phases
  • CP: 10
  • Leaders: 5
  • Aces: 1
  • Tanks: 3

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