Tactical combat in Age of Wonders 4 is deep and rewarding. Always consider terrain, unit positioning, and line of sight. Utilize flanking bonuses by attacking enemies from the side or rear. Focus fire on dangerous enemy units to eliminate them quickly. Don't forget about your hero's abilities and spells; they can turn the tide of battle. Use defensive stances, overwatch, and retaliatory strikes effectively. Learning to bait enemy units into unfavorable positions is a key advanced tactic.
Advanced Combat Tactics:
- Flanking: Attack from sides/rear for bonus damage.
- Focus Fire: Concentrate attacks on high-threat units.
- Terrain Advantage: Use cover, high ground, and chokepoints.
- Spell Timing: Use buffs, debuffs, and AoE spells at optimal moments.
- Unit Synergy: Combine units with complementary abilities (e.g., unit that applies 'Wet' status followed by a 'Shock' damage unit).