Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom: Guide to Heartlands Skirmish

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This guide covers the first skirmish in the Heartlands, explaining unit types, special tactics, and how to manage your forces to win the battle.

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This guide covers the first skirmish in the Heartlands, explaining unit types, special tactics, and how to manage your forces to win the battle.

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Walkthrough

1
Interact with the flag and select "yes" to begin the skirmish. You will start at level 1.
2
On the briefing screen, you can bolster, inspect, muster, and mobilize your forces. Start the skirmish when ready.
3
Control Evan while your four units surround him. Units attack automatically when encountering enemies. Rotate units with L1 and R1.
4
Defeat the first four enemy units.
5
A tutorial on the might gauge will appear. Hold X for Quick March or Square for All-Out Assault. The gauge depletes when holding these buttons.
6
Defeat the next group of enemies.
7
A tutorial on unit types (weapon triangle) will appear: Sword is strong against Hammer, Hammer against Spear, and Spear against Sword. A blue arrow indicates an advantage, a red arrow a disadvantage.
8
The next four enemy units are Hammer type. Use your Sword unit to defeat them.
9
A tutorial on special tactics will appear. Hold R2 and press the corresponding button when the Special Tactics Gauge is full. This uses military might.
10
Chingis can call an airstrike, Khunbish can freeze enemy units.
11
The next battle is more challenging and features an elite unit. Use special tactics to gain an advantage.
12
Keep an eye on unit health by the number of soldiers remaining. Hold Circle to summon more troops, costing might.
13
Approach the gate to open it, then defeat the enemy units. Be aware of an enemy archer tower nearby.
14
Break through the last wooden gate, defeat the unit guarding the tent, and destroy the tent.
15
A tutorial for Shock Tactics will appear. Press Triangle to make all unit types effective against all others and slow might gauge depletion.
16
A large group of enemy troops will appear. Use Shock Tactics to defeat them and end the skirmish.

Tips

Rotate units using L1 and R1.
Hold X for Quick March or Square for All-Out Assault to use the might gauge.
Understand the weapon triangle: Sword > Hammer > Spear > Sword.
Use special tactics (R2 + button) when the gauge is full.
Summon more troops by holding Circle (costs might).
Destroy the archer tower near the gate.
Use Shock Tactics (Triangle) when overwhelmed or units are in trouble.
Items on the ground replenish Military Might.

Achievement: To Arms! (Awarded for winning your first skirmish)

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