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Drop Duchyis a strategic, hybrid roguelike game that implements war card games and the drop block mechanic ofTetristhat has multiple rounds of play with main bosses that get progressively harder as the game progresses. In this guide, you will take control of theDuchy factionagainst theAct 1 Boss,theWalland learn the tricks and tips needed to obtain the achievement:Wall Mastery, and learn one of the better approaches to the beginning of your next round.
Drop Duchywill require you to play through the game a few times to gather the necessary cards and unlocks for this to work.
Preparing For The Next Run
Suggested Cards
Production Buildings include the Farm and Wood Clearer.
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Going For Wall Mastery
Preparation Phase
Now that you are properly prepared for the battle ahead, it’s time for the game preparation phase. Be wary of the red line that comes fromThe Wallas if any block hard lands within it,The Wallcard will immediately descend, throwing you into the battle phase of the game. While the cards that you draw will be random, if theStrategic Pavilionappears on the enemy side, drop them at the far right of the board and begin blocking them off to prevent them from gaining extra soldiers for their side.
The Wooden Fortressfor the enemy side may also show up. If you have already built a forest area, move them to the far side, the furthest away from their range, or else they’ll gain more sword users per tile of forest. Usually a secondPavilionfollows up right after theFortress, so shelve it on the side in reserves until you are sure that it won’t be near any other enemy buildings on the tile map. It will be key to rid your forest tiles as much as possible of enemy forces, as their buildings can tear your forests down to strengthen their own reserves. Instead, use your ownWooden Fortressto clear the land before the enemy gets the chance to obtain the buff. Pairing this with aFarmwill heighten the effects as cleared plains will offer no benefit from the cleared plain tiles.
Play to your strengths in your deck and watch where you place your buildings, build your wooden foretresses within gathered forest areas and place your farm nearby to turn any plain tiles intoFieldtiles to heighten your watchtowers nearby.Watchtowersat level 1 only take up only one square and have a small radius, so placing them as close as possible to yourFarmwill allow them to reap benefits from the Field squares as much as possible.
You will be able to pushThe Wallback as far as the second to last line of the tile map. Once you use up the rest of your tiles, be prepared for the battle phase and mark your routes carefully.
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Battle Phase
For theBattle Phase, you will determine where your troops attack and in what order. While numbers may differ, using the above screenshot as an example for this guide, this is how theBattle Phasepanned out:
No matter what your final numbers end up being, always do the math beforehand. If you have at least 30 left of any troop, you will be able to defeatthe Wallwith no enemy standing, granting you theWall Masteryachievement and access toAct 2.
In the case that your layout can’t defeat every enemy in one round, you are able to reload your last save just beforethe Wall Boss Fightto try again. This does not hinder your achievement as it will still count at the end of your round.
You have now completed this guide and beatenThe Wallwith no enemy left standing, obtaining theWall Masteryachievement and a deeper understanding of how to playDrop Duchy. Now you’re ready to take on theAct 2 Bossand beyond.
