Order of Kings beginner's guide - 6 tips to prosper your civilisation

There’s a lot going on in Order of Kings. In between upgrading your base and battling foes, remember to keep an eye on chapter goals. Completing a chapter goal nets you some resources, while finishing an entire chapter nets you a good haul that sometimes includes new commanders.

Not only is completing chapters a good way to get free resources, but they also serve to familiarise you with the various mechanics.

Order of Kings features 200 commanders you can summon to lead your troops. You can assign up to three commanders to a troop, assigning them the roles of Commander, Deputy General, and Strategist. You’ll want to fill all positions to give your troops a better chance of survival.

Pay attention to each commander’s stats and abilities. It’s worth noting that when assigned to the Strategist position, a Commander’s combat skill can’t be utilised. I recommend using your rarest Commanders since they tend to have better stats and skills. Also, if you use a commander enough, you’ll get to level up stats.

If you want to win battles, don’t just deploy your troops willy-nilly. Pay attention to what type of soldiers you’re attacking and whether they can counter yours. Your basic troop types include Spearmen, Archers, Calvary, and Swordsmen.

For the best results, edit troops before each battle and switch to a troop type that says ‘Counter’ in green beside it. Swordsmen are good in close-quarters combat and excel against spearmen and archers. Calvary move quickly and are strong against swordsmen. Archers perform well against other troop types from a distance but are vulnerable if enemy forces draw too close. Always be sure to check that your troops are at max strength before deployment.

It probably goes without saying, but let our Order of Kings beginner's guide reiterate it anyway - pay attention to the terrain when in battle, as it can have a huge impact on your army’s survival. Conceal troops in forests and ambush opponents for an advantage. Placing Archers on high ground helps give them an edge. You can even use narrow passages to bottleneck enemy armies.

Your army's strength may not always compare to that of your enemy, but by using the terrain tactically, you can gain significant advantages in battle.

As with most entries in the RTS genre, you should join an alliance as soon as possible. Joining an alliance will not only help ensure your safety but also allow you to access specialised units like Battering Rams. Only your alliance leader can launch a siege during which you’ll want to use Bettering Rams and Trebuchets to break through the city’s defences.

Building and upgrading your base is an important aspect of Order of Kings. To keep things running smoothly, you’ll want to unlock new areas in your base as soon as possible. Unlocking these areas will allow you to place more structures, which in turn help your civilisation thrive. Be sure to upgrade your farm and lumberyard whenever possible, as you’ll need grain for your armies and lumber for building.

You can also expand your influence by taking over villages. Once you’ve taken over a village, you can develop it to earn even more influence. Developing villages also nets you some resources, which you can use to further improve your base.

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