Shields of Loyalty News

[p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][h2][/h2][p]🛡️ Countdown to Release: 19 Days Left![/p][p]🧭 Which battlefield mindset fits your soul — and which Mantarian faction matches your command style best?[/p][p]The battle for Mantaria begins soon.
Here’s how your journey might begin:[/p][hr][/hr][p]🐎 The Spearpoint – Fast, noble, relentless.
Best Match: ⚜️ Knight Faction – The Cavalon Ascendancy
🪖 Style: Honour-bound cavalry charges and swift domination
🛡️ Starting Army:[/p]

• [p]4x Light Cavalry[/p]
• [p]3x Heavy Cavalry[/p]
• [p]1x Skirmisher[/p]
• [p]1x Flying Unit[/p]
• [p]1x Ranged Unit
  🎯 Crush enemy lines with speed and tactical flanking.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]⚔️ The Iron Wall – Unshaken. Unbroken.
Best Match: ⚔️ Warlord Faction – The Stonebear Clans
🪖 Style: Infantry superiority and unrelenting presence
🛡️ Starting Army:[/p]

• [p]3x Heavy Infantry[/p]
• [p]2x Ranged Units[/p]
• [p]2x Skirmishers[/p]
• [p]2x Siege Engines[/p]
• [p]1x Flying Unit
  🎯 Outlast and overpower with brute strength and grit.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🔥 The Flame Within – Arcane. Divine. Decisive.
Best Match: 🔮 High Priest Faction – The Sunscale Covenant
🪖 Style: Mystic control and elemental punishment
🛡️ Starting Army:[/p]

• [p]2x Spellcasters[/p]
• [p]3x Flying Units[/p]
• [p]2x Ranged Units[/p]
• [p]2x Skirmishers[/p]
• [p]1x Heavy Infantry
  🎯 Break minds and bodies with sacred fury and magic.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]NOTE: Don't forget these are all imaginary army setups. There are already different starter army setups implemented to the game. These are all subject to change until the release and the ones in this post are just imaginary builds that you can focus on for the early-mid game. Just imagine your own army setup and share which type of soldiers would be the main focus for your army.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🧠 Fun Fact:
Before patching, Heroes of Might and Magic II's AI could “cheat” by accessing spells it hadn’t researched — giving it an unpredictable tactical edge![/p][hr][/hr][p]📅 Shields of Loyalty launches on 12 August!
👉 Wishlist now: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]👇 Which faction will you command when war begins?[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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Games like Fantasy General (1996), Panzer General (1994), Heroes of Might and Magic II (1996), and X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) taught us that every decision matters, every unit has a story, and patience wins wars.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]🧠 Fun fact: Panzer General was so successful it became the first TBS game added to the Smithsonian's video game collection as a cultural icon.[/p][p][/p][p]These legendary titles laid the foundation for what we’re building in Shields of Loyalty — a modern love letter to old-school tactics, layered combat, and strategic storytelling.[/p][hr][/hr][p]📢 Don't forget mthat the release is on 12th August. Mark your calenders.[/p][p]🛡️ Prepare your armies — and your curiosity.[/p][p]👉 Stay tuned. Stay tactical.[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][h2][/h2][h2]🛡️ Shields of Loyalty Full Release Date Revealed![/h2][h3]Mark Your Calendars: August 12th[/h3][p]The strategic war for Mantaria is about to begin in full.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]After years of dedication, feedback from our incredible community, and countless battles fought during Early Access — we’re proud to announce the official full release date of Shields of Loyalty:[/p][h3]🎉 August 12, 2025 🎉[/h3][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🗓️ What's Coming with the Full Release?[/h3][p]The final version of Shields of Loyalty brings the complete campaign experience, the finalised third faction, and numerous improvements that elevate the tactical gameplay you've come to know:[/p][p]🛡️ Third Faction Fully Playable – Recruit mighty Highpriests and their elite magical troops
🗺️ Three Unique Campaign Islands – Explore and conquer with new story content and rebalanced levels ⚔️ Mercenaries and Mini-Bosses – Hire new units, survive new threats like the Goatking
🎨 New UI & Soundtracks – Updated visuals, battle music per faction, and fresh sound effects
🔧 Improved Balance & Polish – Refinements across the board, thanks to your feedback[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]💰 Price Update ahead of Full Release[/h3][p]With all the new content and features, the the price has increased ahead of the full release version of Shields of Loyalty. It's now priced at:[/p][p]💵 $19.99 USD / €19.99 EUR[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][h3]✨ Thank You[/h3][p]We couldn’t have made it here without your support, feedback, and patience. This full release is a major milestone for our small team, and we can’t wait to share the finished journey with you.[/p][p]Get ready for war. Mantaria awaits. 🌍[/p][p]🛡️ Shields of Loyalty – Full Release: August 12, 2025[/p][p][/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[/p][p][/p]

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Midweek Poll[/h2][p]In Shields of Loyalty, each faction offers a distinct visual and thematic style — from their units and buildings to their battle philosophy and homeland.

Take a look at the images below, then let us know:[/p][h3]👉 Which faction style speaks to you the most?[/h3][h3]⚔️ 1. Knight Faction (The Empire)[/h3][p]A classic medieval knightly faction with a disciplined army, honour-bound leadership, and well-armoured soldiers. Their castles and cities reflect the chivalric traditions of old Europe.

[/p][h3]🐺 2. Warlord Faction (The Warlords)[/h3][p]Savage, primal, and untamed. This faction is a mix of barbaric warriors and beasts, surviving the harsh barrenlands with sheer strength, rage, and unity between man and monster.

[/p][h3]🏯 3. Highpriest Faction (The Eastern Alliance)[/h3][p]Inspired by the cultures of the Middle and Far East, this faction features elite units such as samurais, desert warriors, and camel riders, with a blend of Hammurabi-era discipline and mysticism.

[/p][p]💬 Drop your vote and tell us why! Whether it’s the aesthetics, culture, or lore — we want to hear your thoughts.
[/p][p]—The Shields of Loyalty Team
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[/h3][p]IMPORTANT NOTE: This post was scheduled for yesterday but it is postponed because of a setting in the post schedules. Sorry for the inconvenience. Now I will share this post with today's post together. Have fun blogging.

Let’s take a closer look at one of the unique passive abilities in Shields of Loyalty — the Formation skill of Light Cavalry (Noblemen units).

🎥 \[See GIF]: In this short moment, the Light Cavalry is attacked — but instead of taking damage, it falls back by one tile and completely avoids the hit (damage does show but doesn't apply). That’s the power of Formation.
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[/h3][p]🔍 \[See Screenshot]: You’ll notice the Formation Count displayed on the unit info panel (top right of the screen). Each Light Cavalry has a limited number of these passive evasions per battle.
[/p][h3][/h3][h3]🧠 How it works:[/h3]

• [p]Passive trigger – No need to activate manually.[/p]
• [p]When attacked and the Formation is available:
  → The unit falls back 1 tile
  → Receives no damage[/p]
• [p]If the Formation can’t trigger (e.g. it’s used up, no space to retreat, or the unit is heavily damaged):
  → The unit still falls back like any other,
  → But takes the full damage.[/p]

[p]💡 Use Light Cavalry wisely — they’re mobile, quick, and can slip out of danger... but not forever. Keep an eye on that Formation count!
[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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