Discover the Ultimate Faction Guide for Age of Darkness: The Final Stand!

In “Age of Darkness”, you experience a fusion of tower defense, settlement construction, role-playing, and real-time strategy (RTS) gameplay. Notably distinct within this RTS mix are the three diverse factions that gamers can select prior to embarking on a fresh journey. Although these factions share some similarities, they provide varying playstyles to accommodate different gaming preferences.

In Age of Darkness, while the number of factions might not be as extensive as in games like StarCraft, they still offer enough diversity to provide a fresh experience if you’re seeking variety. If you’re new to these factions, here’s a quick rundown of each one.

The Order

Defense and Siege Experts

Age of Darkness: The Order Faction
Core Traits	Siege units are cheaper and can be obtained earlier. Emboldened Order units have higher health than their counterparts.
Heroes	Edwin – Flame-based warrior with strong and persistent AOE damage. Merek – Tanky fighter who can heal allies and buff their armor.

As a fan, I often find myself drawn towards the Order in games that require heavy defensive strategies, given their proficiency in fortifying positions with robust troops and formidable siege weapons. The Order is an excellent choice for beginners in the Age of Darkness due to their defensive prowess. Heroes like Edwin and Merek excel at repelling smaller waves of Nightmares, but when faced with stronger ones, they benefit significantly from support within the faction.

As the Order excels with its siege weaponry, players might need some time to fully exploit this faction’s potential. Yet, when you eventually acquire the ability to create siege units, progress should become easier and more straightforward.

The Rebellion

For Expansionists and Tacticians

Age of Darkness: The Rebellion Faction
Core Traits	Ranged infantry move faster and deal more damage. They also require less upkeep. Emboldened Rebellion units deal more damage than their counterparts.
Heroes	Aelis – Buffs allies and debuffs enemies; can summon Loyal Guard followers. Cyrus – Archer with strong AOE damage; can shred enemy armor.

In contrast to the Order, the Rebellion favors an aggressive playstyle over a defensive one. Instead of adopting a ‘turtle’ approach, they promote active map exploration and territory expansion through their powerful units that deal significant damage. Just like in many real-time strategy games, expanding your territory in Age of Darkness strengthens and stabilizes your economy for the later stages of the game.

This group primarily appeals to those who enjoy a well-rounded selection of playable characters. While the Rebellion initially favors long-range strategies, it’s crucial for players to utilize all their units effectively during the mid-to-late stages of gameplay in order to ensure victory.

The Volatists

Aggressive Melee Faction

Age of Darkness: The Volatists Faction
Core Traits	Melee infantry move faster, deal more damage, and are faster to train. All Volatist units deal more damage and are less penalized when Horrified.
Heroes	Vizargo – Aggressive melee fighter with group healing and a transformation ability. Aurelia – Melee fighter who can cripple enemies and buff allies.

The Volatists group excels in close-quarters fighting, and every unit they construct is designed to perform optimally under the toughest circumstances. They are particularly resilient against Nightmares due to their faction ability, which reduces the impact of the Horrified status effect on them. Moreover, both their heroes possess area-of-effect healing skills, ensuring Volatist units survive longer than average compared to similar units in other factions.

If you’ve previously played other factions, adapting to the Volatists might require some time. You may find defending with them more challenging, if not potentially more expensive compared to other factions. To make the most of this faction’s unique advantages, you’ll need to think creatively.

2025-01-21 13:23