My rankings of the Doom Sand units! Doom Sand is a faction based on unpredictability and the potential to change to course of the battle quickly. Doom Sand is among the best factions when it comes to spell power, specializing in multi-target arcane attacks. Spells are not the only way they can be victorious though. … Continue reading TIER SERIES – DOOM SAND
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TIER SERIES – IHALABAN
My rankings of the Ihalaban units! The second-newest faction, Ihalaban, is a faction of extremes. Ihalaban boasts some of the biggest monsters, most powerful spellcasters, speediest units, and highest ranked units. All of this comes at a cost- as Ihalaban is among the most expensive factions. The statistical dominance allows Ihalaban to have the potential … Continue reading TIER SERIES – IHALABAN
TIER SERIES – KRAGG
My rankings of the Kragg units! Kragg is a very straightforward faction. Simply charge into battle and mash your enemies. While that is Kragg's best tactic, they enhance it with abilities that reward you with more points for more carnage. Kragg also mixes in an underrated group of ranged attackers and aerial units as well … Continue reading TIER SERIES – KRAGG
TIER SERIES – MOONSHADOW
My rankings of the Moonshadow units! Moonshadow is a faction of mysterious warriors and assassins (known as Mishnari) that lurk in the shadows and strike with lethal precision. An often forgotten facet of Moonshadow is that they also have a secondary undead theme, which provides an element of horror. Josh Baldwin (the primary Moonshadow illustrator) … Continue reading TIER SERIES – MOONSHADOW
TIER SERIES – PARADA
My rankings of the Parada units! I am keeping the tier series rolling and today it's Parada's turn. Parada is a faction that has a pair of clear strengths, ranged attacks and a variety of high-powered melee units each with different strengths. Parada is a relatively terrain-tile dependent faction, meaning that where you place your … Continue reading TIER SERIES – PARADA
Combining Factions – taking battles to the next level!
Combining two factions makes warband building extremely strategic and fun! Now that the 10th and final Faction, Vitawaasi, has been released, our "official rules" allow for players to combine 2 factions to build their 5 terrain tile, 12 unit warband! By combining factions, players can forge their own personal strategies and build warbands with their … Continue reading Combining Factions – taking battles to the next level!
COUNTDOWN: The Top 10 Abilities! (Part 4- #2-#1)
We have reached the top 2 abilities in Factions: Battlegrounds!! We have reached the pinnacle! Abilities play a big part in Factions: Battlegrounds, from providing a temporary nuisance to breaking the game wide open. Most of the top 10 list showcases abilities that can have a definite impact on the outcome of battle, but our … Continue reading COUNTDOWN: The Top 10 Abilities! (Part 4- #2-#1)
Triple U’s: Put some respect on their name!!
There are a few outstanding units that are underrated- at least in the battles I have been a part of! Throughout my numerous (literally hundreds) of Factions: Battlegrounds games, it seems to me that there are some clear "fan favorites" that often see the battleground. Some players like powerful melee point scorers and some love … Continue reading Triple U’s: Put some respect on their name!!
Expanding the Basics- Movement and Diagonal Movement
Recognizing diagonal movement, and more importantly diagonal attack opportunities, can give you a significant edge. In order to properly understand and establish battle plans that include diagonals, it is important to understand MOVEMENT. MOVEMENT BASICS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PORTION ON MOVEMENT: 4:00-4:34 RULEBOOK SCREENSHOTS ON MOVEMENT: Units also can attack enemies diagonally (melee attacks), but ONLY … Continue reading Expanding the Basics- Movement and Diagonal Movement
Expanding the Basics-Aerial Units
Aerial units can take over the Battleground, but understanding the best way to implement their ability can make them even more effective. There are some counter-attacks to Aerial units, and learning to identify threats can help you preserve your flyers. AERIAL UNIT BASICS: INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PORTION ON AERIAL UNITS: 9:25-10:11 RULEBOOK SCREENSHOTS FOR AERIAL In … Continue reading Expanding the Basics-Aerial Units
Conquering Graviterrus 