Hey Commanders!
In today’s devlog, we want to share some insides about Characters and Bonding System which are an integral part of a game progression. Let’s jump right in!
Expanding Your Ranks: Heroes, Creatures, and Bosses
As you venture through dungeons, you’ll encounter over 130 unique heroes and creatures—each with their own strengths, abilities, and battle styles.
These encounters vary widely. You might face a lone, fearsome beast, a team of creatures controlled by skilled Handlers, or even Heroes fighting for their own cause. And be prepared—your Rival Commander may challenge you with their own team of powerful heroes, determined to stand in your way.
The Power of Elements
Every hero and creature is attuned to one or two elements, which influence how their attacks interact in battle. Elemental strengths grant bonuses to certain moves, while weaknesses can leave them vulnerable to enemy strikes.
Binding & Recruitment
In dungeons, you have the opportunity to expand your forces by forming bonds with the creatures and heroes you encounter. However, binding isn’t as simple as throwing a net—you’ll need a strategy:
- Creatures: First, isolate them from their allies. Then, weaken them in battle before using a Binding Orb to complete the process.
- Heroes: Rather than capturing them outright, you must engage in a recruitment negotiation, convincing them to join your cause once they’re weakened.
There’s no limit to how many creatures or heroes you can recruit, as long as they aren’t already loyal to another Commander or Handler. In fact, you may even want to capture the same creature or hero multiple times to Ascend them, unlocking greater potential.
Unlike standard dungeon loot, once you successfully bond with a creature or hero, they are immediately sent to your barracks, ready to fight by your side in future battles.
Ascension & Promotion: Unlocking True Potential
Ascension is a powerful way to enhance your heroes, boosting their stats and making them even stronger in battle. This process requires one of two resources:
- Duplicate Heroes – Combine a hero with another copy of themselves to increase their power.
- Soul Fragments – Obtained by breaking bonds with previously recruited heroes or creatures, these fragments serve as a valuable alternative for ascension.
Meanwhile, Promotion allows heroes and creatures to evolve beyond their initial form. Every unit has at least one promotion, with many offering multiple upgrade paths. These promotions do more than just improve stats—they can:
- Unlock new skills and talents
- Alter or add elemental affinities
- Transform a hero’s appearance, reflecting their newfound strength
Through careful ascension and promotion, you can mold your forces into an unstoppable army. Choose wisely, and watch your heroes rise to greatness!
Are you prepared to build the ultimate squad?