Community Update Sneak Peek #1 - New combat rework

Ohoi, Vikings!
The public beta is ending soon, and as we get closer to the Community Update, it's time to recap everything coming to the game!
Today, we'll present the new additions and the rework of the combat system—ranging from the military path to some more specific changes.

[h2]Remaking the power triangle[/h2][hr][/hr]
The main change in the update is a rework of the “power triangle” between the different military units. Depending on your playstyle and chosen game mode, you might notice it less—but there’s no denying that many of you rely solely on warriors, and we decided it was time to address that.

With numerous changes (detailed in the patch notes at release), we've made multi-unit armies viable again. Bonuses for one unit type are now shared across all fighters. This applies to camps and relics as well, making specialized military units even stronger in their respective roles.

Shield Bearers charge Axe Throwers | Axe Throwers weaken Warriors from afar | Warriors’ attacks pierce Shield Bearers’ defenses

[h2]Other mechanical changes[/h2][hr][/hr]
These changes affect all clans, and for that reason, many tweaks have been made to maintain balance across all factions. While some required only minor adjustments (like Ox warriors keeping their charge), here are the three most important ones:

[h3]A new Legion[/h3]
The Legion path has been completely reworked in response to your feedback. It’s now designed to support the creation and evolution of a versatile, multi-unit army more effectively. Here’s the new version:


[h3]New Clan of the Dragon[/h3]
Since the clan has its own unique units, it also needed a dedicated military path. For that reason, a unique progression has been created for Surtr and his followers.
This military path allows you to tailor your experience with specific choices that best align with your playstyle.

Be sure to experience it in the public beta!

[h3]Kingdom forge[/h3]
To balance the changes affecting the Northern clans, the Southern Kingdoms are also receiving new features, including a new military upgrade to unlock:

When landing a hit, this unit has a chance to reduce Defense and Projectile Resistance its target for 2 seconds[hr][/hr]
We hope you’ll enjoy all these changes, most of which were requested by (and tested with) the community!
Another blog post will be available later this week, and the update will be released... soon.👀

- Northgard Team

https://store.steampowered.com/app/466560/Northgard/