Triangle Strategy Beginner Guide (PC Release)
Oct. 18, 2022Triangle Strategy Beginner Guide (PC Release)
Triangle Strategy Beginner Guide (PC Release)– In this Triangle Strategy Beginner Guide (PC Release), I’m going to share with you the top tips that have worked for me to progress effectively in the game in terms of controlling the battlefield, selecting the best units to fight alongside you, and gaining additional XP. If you have just started playing and you are not sure what to do next, then this Guide is for you!
Triangle Strategy has numerous gameplay mechanics that can confuse players. In this Beginner Guide, my goal is to point out the techniques you should familiarize yourself with when it comes to combat, units, essential items and materials, and more. Let’s begin by talking about the importance of proper positioning.
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Triangle Strategy is a tacticalTurn-Based RPGwhere your unit’s positions will determine your effectiveness at completing every combat encounter. Similar to D&D 5E, you gain advantage when you attack targets from a higher elevation such that the damage you deal is going to be more significant. This is ideal for Roland and Hughette who both have mounts. The former character has a better Movement stat whereas the latter is a ranger who can shoot arrows from afar.
Alternatively, if you are unable to position yourself any higher, there are ways to perform better at the same ground level as your enemies. These include executing back and follow-up attacks. Targeting them from behind will let you deal critical damage so you should make sure that they do not position their backs against a wall. At the same time, you need to be wary yourself since they are also capable of dealing the same critical damage.
Next are follow-up attacks in which you and then another unit flanks an enemy on the other side. Doing so will yield two hits in a single turn, letting you kill them at once. For this to work, however, you both need to inflict physical damage so none of your range and magic characters ought to be involved.
As you are progressing in the game, you will gain what’s known as “Inaction Bonus”. If you do not move and initiate any commands, your Speed increases by 20%, thereby raising initiative. This pushes you above in the turn order. Because of it, however, you do not gain experience points, which is more detrimental to your units in the long run, especially if you have selected a higher difficulty mode. So you should always make it a habit to perform any action, whether you are using a potion on another character or simply moving toward another grid.
One of the best units to bring in combat is none other than Erador the Shieldbearer because of his tank abilities like Provoke and Steelback. Provoke lets him temporarily taunt all enemies within a certain range whereas Steelback lowers the critical damage he receives every time his back is targeted. You will want to utilize both of these to protect those who are glass cannons such as Geela the Physician and Frederica the Pyromancer.
Since he is also heavier, his Speed is subpar, which means that he will likely attack in the later parts of combat. The only way to utilize Erador’s Provoke Ability is by having him wear the Vanguard Scarf. This item can be obtained through exploration in the mines. The scarf places him at the very start of the turn order in every encounter to gain the upper hand right away. As such, the rest of your units can freely move as they want without the fear of getting hit.
In addition to taunting enemies, you also have the power to delay their turn. This is very potent against a strong target so you can effectively plan out your units’ actions for that round to effectively chip away at their HP. To do so, be sure to bring Serenoa and make use of his Delaying Strike Ability, which not only alters their turn but also deals decent damage up close.
Another way to manipulate turn order in your favor is by using Benedict’s Bird of Prey Ability. This is a great skill, which boosts the target’s Movement and Jump stats, essentially allowing them to hop onto a higher elevation to amplify damage. Additionally, both of these abilities do not cost as much since they only consume 1 TP each, which can automatically be earned at the beginning of every turn.
Triangle Strategy is very big on status effects that are inflicted as part of terrain modifiers or a unit’s abilities. It is for this reason that you will want to include two of your best characters to execute such moves. You can include 1-2 Mages in the party such as Frederica and Corentin who specialize in pyromancy and cryomancy, respectively. Or you can opt for Narve the Sage who can also heal allies. Either way, these spells deal targeted and AoE damage, the latter of which is important since other characters only focus on inflicting damage against a single target. Furthermore, their respective range is also decent so they do not have to be within point-blank range of the enemies.
I especially favor Corentin over Frederica because of his Frost Spells, thereby reducing the enemy’s Movement and hit rate, making them miss more often than they should. He also has Frosty Fetters, which can potentially silence them, as well as Wall of Ice to protect allies from taking open damage.
If you go for the single Mage option in your party composition, another unit you should include is Hughette due to her Blinding Arrow Ability to also lower the target’s Accuracy. You will definitely want to inflict enemy archers with this one.
After setting up the units that deal significant damage and inflict various status effects, you need to add those who provide sufficient support, specifically Benedict and Geela. Benedict may deal lower-than-average damage but he has several abilities at his disposal that considerably buffs allies on top of granting them additional Movement. He immediately gains access to Raging Beast and Bulwark, which are powerful spells that amplify damage and defense, respectively. If a unit’s HP is below 50%, using Bulwark will save them from perishing.
Meanwhile, Geela is your classic healer. She has a Passive Skill called For Those in Need, which lets her restore extra HP. She can also improve Movement right away by casting Haste. To keep both characters alive, invest in their Evasion and Defensive Stats.
In Triangle Strategy, going all out on the offensive will mostly likely get you killed because enemies are spread out. Their numbers can also be overwhelming. Because of this, I recommend setting foot in the tile that will alert them to your presence rather than immediately charging in their direction. Additionally, it is better to divide your party into two groups to surprise targets by attacking them from two angles. Remember to divide your support characters accordingly to continue casting healing and buffs as needed.
Should things go sideways, you do not have to worry about your units dying because unlike in Lost Eidolons, they do not permanently perish. Experience points will not be gained but you can still include them in the party in succeeding battles.
On top of coins, the other currency you should be aware of is Kudos, which are earned by performing specific maneuvers in combat such as attacking enemies from behind. When you have enough, you can go to the Encampment’s Sundry Shop. For 50 Kudos, you can choose from a selection of three but among these, the ones you should prioritize are In Tandem and Critical Blow.
In Tandem is extremely powerful because it lets you control another ally’s turn right after yours. You can use it to either deal extra damage, inflict status effects, or heal as needed. Critical Blow, on the other hand, guarantees that you inflict critical damage even without positioning yourself by the enemy’s back, making it useful when they are facing against a wall. But remember to trigger Quietus by hitting Esc before activating your abilities, otherwise, you will have to wait for your turn.
Mental Mock Battles can be accessed in the Encampment by speaking with the Spirited Barkeep. This is the training ground section of the game that lets you practice multiple combat moves to succeed in actual encounters. Unlike other titles, these battles provide materials, coins, Kudos, and extra XP even if you keep engaging in them. Although the rewards are not as hefty as your regular combat encounters, the loot you gather will eventually accumulate. Use Mock Battles to gain XP, especially if the level of succeeding missions is much higher than any of your units.
Last but not least in our Triangle Strategy Beginner Guide is hoarding materials. Oftentimes, you will be given the chance to explore certain areas, and in doing so, you can acquire glinting items lying around. They are also obtained from Mental Mock Battles and combat rewards. To make sure that you have enough of them in your inventory, it is good practice to keep buying them from the Provisioner in the Encampment every time they are available.
The materials I am referring to are those that allow you to upgrade your units’ weapons and stats. Examples include Iron, Stone, and Timber. Furthermore, they are cheap so you will not have money issues. They are also replenished regularly so checking in with the merchant and buying them often should allow you to improve your characters sooner rather than later.
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Reiku
Writer at Fextralife. I enjoy playing RPGs, narrative-driven games, and platformers. Outside of gaming, I like watching meaningful movies and reading sci-fi and dystopian books.
