How to Beat Nightmare General

Learn how to defeat the challenging Nightmare General in Diplomacy is Not an Option. This guide provides essential strategies and tips to overcome this formidable boss.

Hey there! So you've run into the Nightmare General and are wondering how to take him down? Don't sweat it, we've all been there. This guy can be a real pain, but with the right approach, you'll be celebrating victory in no time. This guide is all about breaking down his attacks and showing you the best ways to counter them.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Nightmare General is a powerful melee combatant with high health and damage output.
• He is particularly vulnerable to sustained ranged attacks.
• His main weakness is his predictable attack pattern, which can be exploited with good positioning and unit management.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Initial Assault
   The General charges at your base with a small group of elite guards. He uses a powerful cleave attack that hits multiple units in front of him. His movement speed is moderate.
2. Phase 2: Reinforcements Arrive
   After taking some damage, the General calls in more troops, including ranged units and siege engines. His attacks become more frequent, and he may use a special ability to summon spectral units that deal area damage.
3. Phase 3: Desperation
   At low health, the General becomes enraged. His attack speed and damage increase significantly. He might gain a temporary shield or unleash a devastating area-of-effect (AoE) attack that can wipe out unprepared formations.

Strategy:

• Unit Composition: Your best bet is a strong force of ranged units like archers and crossbowmen. Supplement these with a few melee units (like spearmen or swordsmen) to protect your ranged troops from being overrun. Siege units like catapults or ballistae can be effective against his supporting forces and the General himself if positioned safely.
• Economy is Key: You'll be losing units, so make sure your economy is robust. Keep your gold mines and farms running and have barracks and archery ranges producing troops constantly. Don't be afraid to spend gold on reinforcements.
• Positioning: Keep your ranged units on high ground or behind your melee front line. Use choke points to funnel the General and his troops, making them easier targets. Spread out your units slightly during his AoE attacks to minimize damage.
• Kiting: If possible, try to kite the General. This means attacking him with your ranged units and then having them retreat slightly before he can close the distance. This requires good micro-management but can significantly reduce damage taken.
• Prioritize Targets: In Phase 2 and 3, focus on taking down his supporting ranged and siege units first, as they can quickly decimate your army. Once the support is cleared, concentrate fire on the General.
• Use Abilities: If you have access to units with special abilities (like a warrior's charge or a mage's spell), use them strategically to disrupt the General's attacks or boost your own forces.
• Patience: This fight can take time. Don't rush in blindly. Observe his patterns, react accordingly, and keep replacing your losses.

By following these steps and adapting to the General's onslaught, you'll be able to overcome this tough challenge and emerge victorious!