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Start with one durable frontline hero, one consistent damage dealer, one support hero and one flexible control or ranged hero. Soren works well near the front because he can contribute damage while supporting the resistance's main battle line.

Review the turn timeline before committing to an attack. Target enemies that are about to act, protect allies who will remain exposed and save interruption or control skills for dangerous upcoming turns.

Use movement to create safe attack angles, block narrow paths and keep fragile heroes behind the frontline. Positioning a hero correctly is often more valuable than using the strongest available ability immediately.

Concentrate several heroes on a single dangerous enemy instead of spreading damage across the battlefield. Removing one enemy from the initiative order reduces the total number of attacks your squad receives.

Combine setup skills with abilities that exploit the resulting condition. Movement control supports area attacks, defensive buffs protect heroes preparing slow abilities and damage-over-time effects work best during longer encounters.

Give defensive statistics to heroes who regularly hold the frontline. Prioritize damage and accuracy on dedicated attackers, while support heroes benefit from equipment that improves survival and repeated skill use.

Preventing an enemy attack is usually more efficient than repairing the damage afterward. Stuns, displacement, movement restrictions and defensive effects reduce pressure on your support hero.

Complete accessible encounters and useful side activities before advancing major story objectives. Exploration provides experience, equipment and resources that make later Act 1 battles easier.

Treat Citadel development as part of squad progression. Improvements support recruitment, preparation and the resistance's long-term ability to operate across Statera.

Create a manual save before major battles, important decisions and large equipment changes. Separate saves make it easier to test different hero combinations and tactical approaches.

Read the Initiative Order

Check which hero or enemy acts next before selecting a move. A strong attack can become a mistake when it leaves the hero exposed to several enemy turns.

Inspect Movement and Attack Ranges

Use the grid to confirm where every hero can move and which tiles can be targeted. Plan the final position before spending movement or committing to an ability.

Use Elevation and Clear Angles

Higher ground and unobstructed attack lines can improve offensive opportunities. Low ground, obstacles and poor angles can reduce the effectiveness of an attack.

Check Hit Chance Before Attacking

Accuracy is influenced by positioning and battlefield conditions. Compare the displayed hit chance with the value of the action before spending an important skill.

Control Choke Points and Terrain

Narrow paths, obstacles and interactive terrain can limit how many enemies reach the squad at once. Position durable heroes where they can block or redirect enemy movement.

React to Moving Battlefields

Some encounters change while the battle is in progress. Platforms, hazards, safe zones or useful positions may move, disappear or become dangerous.

Balance Combat and Side Objectives

Optional objectives can provide strategic value but may split the squad. Assign a mobile hero to the objective while the rest of the team maintains a stable formation.

End Each Turn in a Safe Formation

Before confirming an action, check enemy ranges, nearby allies and the next several initiative positions. Heroes should finish their turns where the squad can protect or support them.