In a content-rich game like Unicorn Overlord, you may find that there is a lot of information being hurled in your direction. But Unicorn Overlord isn't just filled with things to consider and manage, it also contains a considerable amount of mechanical depth and nuance.
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PostsThis guide is primarily focused on everything outside of the combat in Unicorn Overlord. So, we'll be delving into what you should invest in first to how you get gold quickly to explaining the resource system and how to get the most out of it.
How To Get Money Early
There are a number of ways to acquire money quickly. You will acquire Travis very early in the game, and he comes with the Plunder ability, which will let you earn a sizable amount of money off of every troop you encounter in battle. You can also use the Golden Egg accessory to double the amount of gold you earn in a fight. However, this style of grinding for gold isn't particularly time-efficient. The real money in the early parts of the game will be obtained by way of mining.
The first mining spot you will encounter in the game is Cornia Quarry in the southern section of Cornia. Once you reach Cornia, you will land in Ouvrir Harbor. Head southeast and you will find the quarry. You should be able to reach the quarry in about five battles. The quickest way is through the Walled City of Barbatimo, but that battle may be a bit much to take on right away, so you will probably want to go around it. Once you reach the Cornia Quarry, you will need to pay 200G in order to mine. You can cover this cost by finding a single Iron Ore. Just keep mining Iron Ore and selling it, and you'll be loaded with gold in no time.
Remember, if you are trying to get to the quarry as quickly as possible, you aren't obligated to engage with every quest encounter on your way there.
We are advising you to sell Iron Ore because it is easily obtained through mining, don't sell any other resources, they can be a pain to get, and you will need a ton of them.
How To Grind
While grinding isn't particularly important in Unicorn Overlord, as there are always tons of things to do in order to strengthen your units, obtain gold, and earn renown, there is a way to grind. You will locate Sigils around the world. Interacting with these Sigils will initiate a Sigil Trial. These are set battles that you can repeat to your heart's content.
The first Sigil you will be able to find is in the southeast corner of Cornia, east of the Cornia Quarry.
Unicorn Overlord never punishes you for repeating these battles, either. So, the rewards never diminish. Alongside the experience you gain from defeating enemies, Sigil Trials will provide you with Military Treatises, Gold, Honors, and Renown. All your stationed troops will also generate resources.
Once you get further into the game, you can go back to earlier Sigil Trials and complete them effortlessly. While you won't be able to get much in the way of EXP by doing this, it will allow you to get absurdly quick clear times, which will not only enhance the rewards earned but also make it effortless to complete dozens of battles in a matter of minutes. You will generate a frankly game-breaking amount of renown and honors in the process.
Sparring
Not to be confused with Mock Battles, Sparring Battles are special encounters that are located near Forts. These encounters are indicated by a speech bubble with a weapon above their head. If you speak to these troops, they will tell you about their class, and then invite you to engage in a sparring session. Sparring serves two purposes...
- These battles will allow you to witness a class's abilities firsthand.
- Defeating your sparring partner will reward you handsomely (with 2000 Gold).
It is important to note that these encounters won't be exclusively against a single unit type, they are often accompanied by troops that they synergize with. If you want to win these sparring matches, you will need to defeat every enemy unit in a single turn. In that way, these sparring matches can act a little like puzzles. Naturally, you can come back later in the game, and just bludgeon your opponents with your overpowered units, but if you construct your teams smartly, you should be able to overcome these battles by taking advantage of your opponent's weaknesses.
When you come up against a tricky sparring match, take note and play around with a similar formation the next time you enter into battle.
Resources, Deliveries, And Stationing Guards
Once you complete a battle, you will liberate a nearby town. Now, the next step is to restore it to its former glory. You will do this by completing the "Restoration Requests", which will require resources. You'll find those resources all around the world; they are indicated by a beam of light. If you are looking for fish, they will be located near bodies of water, lumber will be found near trees, flowers in patches of grass, ore in mines, timber from dilapidated buildings, and plants from fields. Over time, these resources will replenish.
By the time you read this guide, the issue may have been fixed, but we did find that a few locations never regenerated for us, even dozens of hours into the game.
Once you have obtained all the necessary resources, turn them in through the "Deliveries" tab. You will now be rewarded with some treasures, gold, and renown. You will also be able to station a guard in the town. Make sure you do this! There is no downside to doing this; they don't leave your party or anything, they just generate additional resources after you complete a battle. You want to restore towns and station guards as quickly as possible!
Choosing The Right Leaders
When constructing a unit, you'll need to choose a leader. Which leader you choose will determine a number of important factors ranging from how quickly a unit moves to certain innate abilities. Archers, Witches, and Wizards can all provide assists in battle, which can be invaluable, but to balance that out, they tend to have the worst movement. Mounted units—such as the Knight, Radiant Knight, and Paladin—provide far better mobility while moving around the battlefield, though their ability is a relatively unimpressive one (they get HP back a little quicker while stationed at a base). It is worth noting that while Gryphon Riders are able to fly over obstacles, they aren't always the fastest troop. Horseback units are faster on stages where there are fewer obstructions.
Additionally, some units have specialized roles. The Housecarl, for example, can destroy barricades quickly and efficiently. This isn't typically a highly sought-after Leader Effect, but on certain maps, it can be extremely valuable. The best approach is to survey the battlefield before you deploy any units, that way you can choose the leader that makes the most sense for that given map.
Thankfully, there is a great deal of flexibility in Unicorn Overlord. If you mess up, and choose the wrong leader, you can spend one Valor Point to swap out said leader. Additionally, it costs nothing to change a unit's leader at a garrison, which is an even better approach. Just withdraw the unit, select a new leader, and redeploy them.
Save Often
Unicorn Overlord provides you with one hundred save slots! Moreover, if you aren't actively in combat, and you aren't in the middle of a cutscene, there is no limitation on where you can save.They didn't do that as a lark. You will want to make good use of these. For starters, there are a number of different choices you can make throughout the game, so, before you start a mission, you may want to save just in case you are unhappy with the result of a choice you made.
It isn't a bad idea to save just before you engage with the boss of a stage as a number of stages will end by giving you a choice of some sort.
Similarly, battles can turn on you pretty quickly. Some encounters even include ambushes partway through. All of this intensifies if you are playing on a more difficult setting, or taking on a mission that is a higher level than your current armada of troops. However, if you are saving regularly, you can always rewind time and approach situations differently. It'll save you a whole lot of heartache.
Prioritize Purchasing Accessories
While building your troops, you'll find that your gear can play a pretty substantial role in determining how each unit plays. However, while weapons and shields can be impactful, we found that we stumbled upon enough of them to outfit our troops while only having to purchase the odd sword or shield. The same cannot be said for accessories.
Many of these accessories can provide you with skills, many of which boost certain stats by a substantial amount, while others will even increase the amount of AP or PP you take into battle. This is all substantial stuff. And we constantly found ourselves running low on great accessories. Basically, as a rule of thumb, you will want to buy accessories as you encounter them. They should be your top priority. Don't hesitate simply because you already own them, you are going to be managing massive amounts of troops, and sometimes you will want several units wearing a specific accessory. Give yourself an advantage and buy them when you see them.
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