Card Battle Explained

Learn the rules and strategies for the Card Battle minigame in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Discover how to unlock it, the best card sequences, and how to maximize your AP for victory.

Alright, so you want to get into the Card Battle minigame in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes? It's a fun little diversion once you get the hang of it! First things first, you'll need to unlock it, which means progressing through the main story until you reach Euchrisse, the Land of Water. Once you're there, head back to Arenside in Grum County and find Glen. He's chilling on the west side of the village.

Beat him in a duel, and he'll join your Alliance, officially unlocking the Card Battle minigame. You'll be able to challenge other characters you've met back at your Headquarters, but only after you've built the Trade Building and Card Shop using their blueprints. Glen also sells card packs, and the higher your HQ rank, the better the stock will be. Keep in mind that the cards you get can have skills that affect your score in different fields, so pay attention to those!

Card Battle Rules

The main goal in Card Battle is to have the highest AP (Area Points) by the end of the match. You get AP by winning individual fields, and the way to do that is by scoring higher than your opponent in that field. It's a bit like poker, so forming sequences with your cards is key to racking up points. You'll want to aim for hands like Straights, Flushes, Same Kind, and Straight Flushes.

Here's a quick rundown of the sequences and their bonus AP:

Warning: The amount of AP available in each field is random each match, so always keep an eye on which fields offer bonus AP!

Straight

A Straight is formed by playing three cards with consecutive numbers, like 6-7-8 or 4-3-2. This will only give you 1 bonus AP, so it's a decent option if you don't have anything better.

Flush

A Flush is achieved by playing three cards of the same color. Like a Straight, this also only grants 1 bonus AP, so use it when you need to secure a field.

Same Kind

This is where you play three cards that all have the same number, such as three 9s or three 3s. This is a pretty solid move, giving you 2 bonus AP. Aiming for a Same Kind with high numbers like 8s or 9s can really help secure a win.

Straight Flush

This is the ultimate play! A Straight Flush is when you have three cards that are both the same color AND consecutive numbers, like a 7-8-9 of hearts. This gives you a sweet 3 bonus AP, significantly boosting your score. Try your best to aim for this, especially on fields that offer bonus AP, to maximize your chances of winning the entire match.

Overall, Card Battle is pretty straightforward, especially if you're familiar with poker. However, there's a bit of RNG involved, so even with the best strategy, you might still find yourself on the losing end sometimes. Just keep practicing and you'll get the hang of it!