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Combat and ranks
Understand skill reach, turn order, movement, and formation recovery.
Updated 10/5/2026Source-backed editorial base · v1
Overview
Every skill has usable hero ranks and valid enemy targets. Speed influences order without making every round deterministic. Plan for enemies that push, pull, stun, or disable key actions.
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| Term | Practical meaning |
|---|---|
| Ranks 1–4 | 1 is front; 4 is back. Hero and target rank requirements are separate. |
| Speed (SPD) | Helps initiative but does not guarantee a fixed turn order. |
| Accuracy (ACC) | Large damage is not enough if an important attack misses. |
| PROT | Protection reduces direct damage; consider damage over time or specific armor-piercing skills. |
| Bleed / blight | Damage-over-time effects check resistance and can threaten a hero at Death's Door. |
| Stun | Prevents an action when applied; watch resistance and recovery effects. |
Action priorities
Compare threats rather than health bars alone. Stunning an enemy that acts before your healer can be worth more than hitting the front target. After a shuffle, look for movement skills that also create value; manually moving four heroes may give the enemy several free actions. Marks are an investment: they work best when multiple attacks exploit the target before it dies.
Before the expedition
- Check usable and target ranks for every equipped skill.
- Bring attacks that can reach the enemy backline.
- Keep at least one way to recover formation order.
- Use control when preventing an action is worth more than immediate damage.
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