The Shadow Assassin — Songs of Conquest Walkthrough

Learn how to effectively use Sassanids and their upgraded form, Shadows, in Songs of Conquest. Master their stealth, high damage, and strategic placement for victory.

Alright, let's talk about the Sassanid unit in Songs of Conquest. These guys are pretty cool and can be a real game-changer if you know how to use them. They're a melee unit from the Barya faction, and you can recruit them from a Fortalice. Upgrading to Shadow Your Sassanids can be upgraded to Shadows. This upgrade costs 300 gold and 1 glimmerweave. Shadows get better stats and, importantly, they can ignore zones of control, which is huge for flanking or getting around tough enemy lines. Lore and Flavor The Sassanids are known as deadly killers for hire, often associated with the Harima. They're described as swift and silent, thanks to special velvet shoes. Their reputation is well-earned; they have to be lethal to survive in their dangerous profession. The deadliest among them are called Shadows. They also serve as scouts and spies for the Merchant Houses of Barya. There's a cool bit of lore about them being hired by the Council of Merchants to deal with a trade tariff issue with the Barony of Pinecoast. Apparently, a Sassanid was sent, and the Baron of Pinecoast had an 'accident,' leading to the tariff being removed and profits increasing for Barya. There's also a mention of a group called the Stone Pact, led by Darktongue, who were Sassanids that worked to destroy undead monuments. They were eventually wiped out by a Wielder named Kastus Maal. Strategy Tips These units have high movement and a trait called Backstabber. This means you can use them to dodge enemy formations and hit their vulnerable backlines. Once they're upgraded to Shadows, they gain Stealthy, letting them move through enemy units without taking damage. Combined with their high damage potential, Shadows are a really potent offensive option. A Word of Caution: Sassanids and Shadows aren't as tough as units like Brutes. They can't really take a beating. It's crucial that you either buff them up with support or make sure they can eliminate enemies quickly, in one or two strikes. If they get caught in prolonged battles or take a lot of ranged damage, they can be wiped out pretty fast. Army Synergies Because they have a mix of Order and Destruction essence, Sassanids can offer more magical utility than Brutes, making them flexible for different army compositions. However, they are most commonly seen in Harima builds. Recruitment and Upgrades To get Sassanids, you'll need a Fortalice in your town, which requires a Piper's Post first. You'll also need Glimmerweave to recruit them. To upgrade the Fortalice to unlock Shadows, you'll need a Sawmill and some Celestial Ore.