Shields of Loyalty News

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🧿 Wishlist Wednesday – 12 Days Until Release![/p][p]The final island has risen, the third faction has entered the battlefield — and the final countdown begins.[/p][p]Shields of Loyalty 1.0 launches on 12 August, and we’re down to the last 12 days before release. Every wishlist and share right now plays a huge role in helping us reach more players who love turn-based strategy.[/p][hr][/hr][p]📸 Sneak Peek: The High Priest Faction Enters the Fray[/p][p]Today we’re sharing new screenshots from the recently completed third island, new faction in play and many more...

⚡ Expect powerful support units
🌋 Dynamic environments
🧙‍♂️ Complex combos with spellcasters
🛡️ All wrapped in a dark, hand-painted style[/p][p]Check out the screenshots below for a glimpse of what’s coming![/p][p]
[/p][hr][/hr][p]💡 Why Wishlisting Matters So Much Right Now[/p][p]✅ Steam uses wishlist data to recommend games to players
✅ More wishlists = higher visibility on release day
✅ You’ll get notified the moment the game is out
✅ It shows support for indie devs like us[/p][p]And honestly? Every time someone shares the game, we’re one step closer to building a stronger strategy community around it. 💚[/p][hr][/hr][p]📅 Release Countdown:
🕛 Just 12 days until Shields of Loyalty leaves Early Access and launches as a full 1.0 release![/p][p]🛒 🎯 Wishlist Now & Be Ready for 12 August![/p][p]🗺️ Join us in the final push — and help bring strategy back where it belongs.[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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Ruins, towns, and castles provide defensive bonuses. Beware though — siege units deal extra damage to enemies inside these fortified tiles.[/p][p]⚡ Weather Isn’t Just Cosmetic Lightning strikes, fire, and ice rain change battlefield conditions. They can hinder movement, reduce visibility, or even damage units — plan ahead![/p][p]🧭 Choke Points and Flanks
Use bridges and narrow valleys to control enemy movement. Place durable infantry to block — then send fast units around the side for devastating flanks.[/p][p]🧱 Height = Advantage
Ranged units on elevated ground get an increased attack range. High ground isn’t just cinematic — it’s tactical.[/p][p]🌲 Terrain Affects Unit Types
• Cavalry thrives on open plains, allowing better mobility and charge effectiveness.
• Infantry performs better in forests, where movement is slower, but cover is greater.
• Different tiles affect different units — so explore, experiment, and adapt.

🛩️ Flying Units Bypass Terrain
Ideal for surprise attacks and quick retreats, flying units are your best bet when the battlefield gets messy.

[/p][p]📌 Tip: Hover over tiles during gameplay to learn about their effects. Mastery of the land could be your winning edge.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🛡️ So, tactician... how do YOU use the terrain to dominate your foes?
Tell us your best battlefield manoeuvres and terrain tricks in the comments![/p][p]🎯 Don’t forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty – launching 12 August:
👉 [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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Strengths: Defence, endurance, front-line strength
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to ranged pressure, slow movement[/p][p]🐎 Option B: Mobile Assault – 10x Light Cavalry[/p][p]Speed and flanking power. Can zip across the battlefield and pressure weak units.
Strengths: Speed, flanking, mobility
Weaknesses: Fragile, suffers in prolonged combat[/p][p]🏹 Option C: Rain of Arrows – 10x Ranged Units[/p][p]Hit enemies from afar before they can reach your formation. Excellent in open terrain.
Strengths: Damage output, kiting, support
Weaknesses: Vulnerable when isolated, needs protection

[/p][hr][/hr][h3]🧭 Which would YOU choose — and why?[/h3][p]Would you play it safe and tanky, go for lightning-fast pressure, or control the battlefield from a distance?[/p][p]💬 Share your thoughts in the comments.
💥 Bonus: Tell us which faction you’d pair with your choice![/p][hr][/hr][h2]⚔️ The Three Factions at Launch[/h2][p]🔵 The Knightly Order – Honour-bound cavalry lords trained in fast, decisive strikes.
Best with: Cavalry-heavy tactics, high movement synergy.[/p][p]🔴 The Warlord Clans – Brutal tacticians who value strength and discipline in close combat.
Best with: Infantry-focused formations, siege coordination.[/p][p]🟣 The High Priests – Arcane masters weaving destruction and restoration.
Best with: Magical support units, hybrid builds, terrain control.[/p][hr][/hr][h2]🗓️ Launching 12 August – Strategy Awaits[/h2][p]🛡️ Shields of Loyalty is a love letter to the golden age of turn-based tactics, shaped by classics like Fantasy General and X-COM. If you love planning your battles, customising armies, and discovering faction synergies — this game is for you.[/p][hr][/hr][p]🎯 Wishlist the Game Today
📌 Release Date: 12 August 2025
🔗 Steam Store Page
💬 Join our Discord to continue the conversation and vote in upcoming polls![/p][p]—[/p][p]Let us know below: How would you deploy your army? And who would lead them?[/p][p]Stay tactical,[/p][p]— The Shields of Loyalty Team

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🎯 Keep your archers safe behind the frontlines?
🧙 Or plan a surprise with spellcasters on the flank?


Here's your army roster:[/p][p]🔹 2x Tier 2 Skirmishers
🔹 2x Tier 2 Flying Units
🔹 2x Tier 2 Siege Engines
🔹 2x Tier 2 Heavy Infantry
🔹 2x Tier 2 Ranged Units
🔹 3x Tier 2 Heavy Cavalry
🔹 4x Tier 2 Light Cavalry
🔹 2x Tier 3 Spellcasters[/p][p]Tell us your opening strategy — what would be your first move?
👇 Drop your tactics in the comments![/p][p]📅 We’ll be posting more “What would you do?” scenarios every Saturday until launch on August 12th. Let’s hear your best plays![/p][p]🛒 Don’t forget to wishlist Shields of Loyalty:
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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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