Factions Overview

New to Songs of Conquest? This guide breaks down the basics of gameplay, faction specialities, and offers essential tips for conquering your enemies.

Hey there! So you're diving into Songs of Conquest and want to get a handle on the different factions and how the game works? Awesome! This guide is here to give you the lowdown without spoiling all the surprises. We'll cover the core gameplay mechanics and give you a feel for what makes each faction tick. Think of it as your friendly intro before you jump into the campaigns.

This guide is focused on the PvE experience, so keep in mind that competitive play has its own set of strategies and nuances. For now, let's get you up to speed on the basics!

Gameplay Basics

Movement, Explore!

First things first: always, always explore the map. You'll want to be on the lookout for resources to boost your economy and capture buildings to gain more income and map visibility. Remember, if you're not grabbing those resources, your opponent will be! To make looting faster and more efficient, try to increase your Movement stat and get a secondary Wielder. This way, your secondary Wielder can handle picking up all the loot, freeing up your main Wielder to engage in more fights each turn.

Pro Tip: Hit that ALT key frequently! It's a lifesaver for showing you exactly what you can interact with on the map. Seriously, use it all the time. It doesn't just highlight interactable objects; it can even reveal items hidden behind environmental clutter.

Make a Strategy

Before you charge headfirst into battle, take a moment to plan your approach. Decide which units you're aiming to recruit and what research you want to prioritize. Focusing on a few key unit types means your research costs will be lower, and you'll reinforce your armies faster. The trade-off is that you'll be less flexible and won't be able to cast as wide a variety of spells.

Don't be afraid to experiment during the first few maps of most campaigns (usually maps 1-3). These are typically easier and serve as a great testing ground. Use them to figure out which tactics and units you enjoy most, so you can form a solid plan for the challenging final map.

Make Use of Your Build Slots

Understanding how to best utilize your town and settlement building slots is crucial for managing your resources and army. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Towns offer: 7 small building slots, 3 medium building slots, and 2 large building slots.
• Large Settlements provide: 3 small building slots, 2 medium building slots, and 1 large building slot.
• Small Settlements come with: 2 small building slots and 1 medium building slot.

Got some free building slots? Think about your current situation:

• If you're short on rare resources, consider building multiple Markets (you can build up to 5). Markets significantly improve trading prices, which is essential for unlocking your highest-tier units, making upgrades cheaper and faster, and generally enabling more advanced strategies.
• If you find yourself running low on units, focus on reinforcing a specific unit type and use Rally Points to quickly bring more into your armies.
• If an enemy is on the move and approaching your territory, building a Tower is a smart defensive move. Towers take only one turn to construct and are incredibly powerful for taking down dangerous creatures like Cheluns or Necromancers. Even if you can't wipe out their entire army, softening them up can make a future battle much more manageable.

Artifacts

As you explore, you'll stumble upon a variety of Artifacts. Some will be incredibly beneficial, while others might be less so. Don't worry too much if you find a