Age of Wonders 4
Age of Wonders 4

The Archon King: Valerius — Age of Wonders 4 Walkthrough

Defeat Valerius in Age of Wonders 4: use armor-piercing units and dispel spells against his highly armored, Order-aligned army and powerful spellcasters.

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Valerius is a late-game boss, often representing the pinnacle of Order Affinity. His armies are typically composed of highly armored units, powerful spellcasters, and angelic beings. He excels at defensive strategies, buffing his units, and dealing holy/spirit damage. You'll need units with armor-piercing attacks and ways to dispel buffs. Focus on breaking through his frontline with concentrated attacks, and use anti-magic units or spells to counter his spellcasters. Be prepared for a drawn-out battle of attrition.

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The Archon King: Valerius

Valerius's Typical Army Composition:

  • Frontline: Sentinels, Knights, highly armored units.
  • Ranged/Support: Priests, Archon units, powerful spellcasters.
  • Hero: High defense, strong buffs, holy/spirit damage.

Strategy:

  • Bring armor-piercing units.
  • use dispel spells to remove enemy buffs.
  • Focus fire on his most dangerous spellcasters.
  • Be prepared for a long fight, manage your unit health and mana.