Unicorn Overlord's combat is a blend of real-time strategy and turn-based tactics. On the overworld map, you move your units in real-time. When your unit encounters an enemy unit, a tactical battle begins. Each unit consists of multiple characters arranged in a formation. Before battle, you'll set 'Tactics' for each character, dictating their actions based on specific conditions (e.g., 'Attack highest HP enemy', 'Heal lowest HP ally'). During battle, characters automatically execute these tactics. Understanding unit types (infantry, cavalry, flying, armored) and their strengths/weaknesses is paramount. For example, cavalry units are strong against infantry but weak against spearmen. Flying units ignore terrain penalties but are vulnerable to archers. Pay attention to the initiative order, which determines when each character acts. Valor Skills, consumed from your 'Valor' gauge, are powerful abilities used on the overworld map to gain an advantage, such as deploying new units or calling for support.
