Queen's Hand - Revision history

76561198288930593: Fixed a typo, added a couple words for clarification

2026-09-02T03:11:29Z

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	== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ==		== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ==

	There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+1 Embarkation" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll. Please note, '''Faction-related''' upgrades will stop rolling after 4 successful settlements.		There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+2 Embarkation Point" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage Capacity to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll. Please note, '''Faction-related''' upgrades will stop rolling after 4 successful settlements.
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fixed headings, changed </br> to {{clear}} in most places. removed mention of the QHT achievement

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	[[File:QHContract.png\|thumb\|360px\|The Queen's Hand Trial]]		[[File:QHContract.png\|thumb\|360px\|The Queen's Hand Trial]]
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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	[[File:QHprofile.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Seperate QH Profiles]]		[[File:QHprofile.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Seperate QH Profiles]]
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	If players abandon a settlement or fail to reforge the [[Seal]] in time, all unlocks are reverted and the whole meta progression resets. Those who emerge victorious will be awarded the title of Queen's Hand and will be granted a rare audience with the Scorched Queen herself.		If players abandon a settlement or fail to reforge the [[Seal]] in time, all unlocks are reverted and the whole meta progression resets. Those who emerge victorious will be awarded the title of Queen's Hand and will be granted a rare audience with the Scorched Queen herself.
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	== Unlocked Upgrades: ==		== Unlocked Upgrades: ==
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	This game mode features a revamped Upgrade system, with Viceroys only being able to choose 25 Upgrades for the entire run. Two types of Upgrades exist, Re-Rollable and Fundamental. The Re-Rollable Upgrades will follow a tier-based system explained below. Each Fundamental Upgrade can only be upgraded once, meaning a Viceroy can for example, only choose "Blueprint Reroll" once, and "Cornerstone Pool Increase" twice.		This game mode features a revamped Upgrade system, with Viceroys only being able to choose 25 Upgrades for the entire run. Two types of Upgrades exist, Re-Rollable and Fundamental. The Re-Rollable Upgrades will follow a tier-based system explained below. Each Fundamental Upgrade can only be upgraded once, meaning a Viceroy can for example, only choose "Blueprint Reroll" once, and "Cornerstone Pool Increase" twice.
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	== Fundamental Upgrades ==		== Fundamental Upgrades ==
	These upgrades can only be bought '''once''' per choice of Upgrade. Costs scales upwards with each Upgrade you acquire.		These upgrades can only be bought '''once''' per choice of Upgrade. Costs scales upwards with each Upgrade you acquire.

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	== Re-rollable Upgrade Draw Pattern ==		== Re-rollable Upgrade Draw Pattern ==
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	== Lori Dialogue ==		== Lori Dialogue ==
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	== Unique Achievement ==		== Unique Achievement ==

	[[File:QHach.png\|54px]]   After meeting the Queen, Viceroys will ~~achieve~~ a new ~~Steam Achievement~~ and unique in-game decoration for their [[Home]]. This achievement can only be won by those who have ventured and proved their worth.		[[File:QHach.png\|54px]]   After meeting the Queen, Viceroys will complete a new main profile [[Deed]] and unique in-game decoration for their [[Home]]. This achievement can only be won by those who have ventured and proved their worth.

	== Strategy ==		== Strategy ==
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	Prizes included Steam Decks for the first 5 winners, if 5 winners could not be achieved, their Seal Fragments would be counted and a winner would be selected from the creator with the highest amount of fragments at the end of the competition.		Prizes included Steam Decks for the first 5 winners, if 5 winners could not be achieved, their Seal Fragments would be counted and a winner would be selected from the creator with the highest amount of fragments at the end of the competition.
	[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyyyY6LRDGI The Queen's Hand Trials Announcement Video]		[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyyyY6LRDGI The Queen's Hand Trials Announcement Video]
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	[[File:QHTresults.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Winners]]		[[File:QHTresults.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Winners]]
	The Winners were as follows:		The Winners were as follows:
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	https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2001975606		https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2001975606

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	== References ==		== References ==

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	[[File:QHprofile.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Seperate QH Profiles]]		[[File:QHprofile.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Seperate QH Profiles]]
	The Queen's Hand is a new perma-death mode specially crafted for the most experienced Viceroys. In this mode, players have only one Cycle (92 Years) to reforge the [[Adamantine Seal]]. Viceroys need to have completed the [[Adamantine Seal]] on [[Prestige 20]] to unlock this game mode. The trial is accessible via the Profiles button in the main menu, and contains 3 slots. '''These profiles are entirely ~~seperate~~ from your Main Game Profiles.'''		The Queen's Hand is a new perma-death mode specially crafted for the most experienced Viceroys. In this mode, players have only one Cycle (92 Years) to reforge the [[Adamantine Seal]]. Viceroys need to have completed the [[Adamantine Seal]] on [[Prestige 20]] to unlock this game mode. The trial is accessible via the Profiles button in the main menu, and contains 3 slots. '''These profiles are entirely separate from your Main Game Profiles.'''

	These slots each have a unique seed map. Players '''can only reset the seed if they have won at least 3 settlements''' in that seed - so if they fail on the 3rd Settlement, they will not be able to reroll a seed upon resetting the profile slot.		These slots each have a unique seed map. Players '''can only reset the seed if they have won at least 3 settlements''' in that seed - so if they fail on the 3rd Settlement, they will not be able to reroll a seed upon resetting the profile slot.
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	* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[Trade Routes]], [[Trading]] and all [[Traders]]		* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[Trade Routes]], [[Trading]] and all [[Traders]]

	= Upgrades Menu =		== Upgrades Menu ==
	[[File:QHUpgradesScreen.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Upgrade Window]]		[[File:QHUpgradesScreen.png\|400px\|left\|border\|Upgrade Window]]

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	= Fundamental Upgrades =		== Fundamental Upgrades ==
	These upgrades can only be bought '''once''' per choice of Upgrade. Costs scales upwards with each Upgrade you acquire.		These upgrades can only be bought '''once''' per choice of Upgrade. Costs scales upwards with each Upgrade you acquire.

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	= Re-rollable Upgrade Draw Pattern =		== Re-rollable Upgrade Draw Pattern ==
	The re-rollable picks will roll in the ~~followig~~ Tier pattern:		The re-rollable picks will roll in the following Tier pattern:

	There are 4 Tiers:		There are 4 Tiers:
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	=== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ===		== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ==

	There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+1 Embarkation" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll. Please note, '''Faction-related''' upgrades will stop rolling after 4 successful settlements.		There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+1 Embarkation" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll. Please note, '''Faction-related''' upgrades will stop rolling after 4 successful settlements.
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	= Lori Dialogue =		== Lori Dialogue ==
	[[File:LoreSad.png\|54px\|Aunt Lore]] Aunt Lori's dialogue changes when attempting the Queen's Hand. She becomes strangely hostile and ~~melancolic~~ during conversation. This could be because of her tragic history. Speak with her to find out more.		[[File:LoreSad.png\|54px\|Aunt Lore]] Aunt Lori's dialogue changes when attempting the Queen's Hand. She becomes strangely hostile and melancholic during conversation. This could be because of her tragic history. Speak with her to find out more.

	= Meeting the Queen =		== Meeting the Queen ==
	[[File:Citadel.png\|54px\|left]]		[[File:Citadel.png\|54px\|left]]
	After reforging the [[Seal]], Viceroys should visit the city and '''enter the [[Citadel]]''' to meet the Scorched Queen.		After reforging the [[Seal]], Viceroys should visit the city and '''enter the [[Citadel]]''' to meet the Scorched Queen.
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	= Unique Achievement =		== Unique Achievement ==

	[[File:QHach.png\|54px]]   After meeting the Queen, Viceroys will achieve a new Steam Achievement and unique in-game decoration for their [[Home]]. This achievement can only be won by those who have ventured and proved their worth.		[[File:QHach.png\|54px]]   After meeting the Queen, Viceroys will achieve a new Steam Achievement and unique in-game decoration for their [[Home]]. This achievement can only be won by those who have ventured and proved their worth.

	= Strategy =		== Strategy ==
	Viceroys are advised to follow the following guidelines when ~~attmepting~~ the Queen's Hand:		Viceroys are advised to follow the following guidelines when attempting the Queen's Hand:
	* Map out settlements and ~~caluclate~~ the years you have for each settlement.		* Map out settlements and calculate the years you have for each settlement.
	* Treat reserve Embarkation Points sparingly, as you will always find yourself short.		* Treat reserve Embarkation Points sparingly, as you will always find yourself short.
	* Do not attempt to embark new settlements on the highest difficulty, look at difficulty vs rewards. Higher Prestige is not always worth it.		* Do not attempt to embark new settlements on the highest difficulty, look at difficulty vs rewards. Higher Prestige is not always worth it.
	* Be very cautious when attempting world events, not all world events will be ~~achieveable~~ with the years you have left.		* Be very cautious when attempting world events, not all world events will be achievable with the years you have left.
	* There are 4 seals per map, when attempting to re-do a seed map, you do not have to follow the same path.		* There are 4 seals per map, when attempting to re-do a seed map, you do not have to follow the same path.
	* Don't give any traders arms or legs in a trade, you will need them when you meet the Queen.		* Don't give any traders arms or legs in a trade, you will need them when you meet the Queen.

	= Queen's Hand Trials =		== Queen's Hand Trials ==
	[[File:QHTrials.jpeg\|400px\|left\|border\|Queen's Hand Trial Announcement]]		[[File:QHTrials.jpeg\|400px\|left\|border\|Queen's Hand Trial Announcement]]
	On Dec 4th 2023, the Queen's Hand Trials were announced. Running from December 4 - 8 2023, this competition was created to showcase the release of Version 1.0 of Against the Storm.		On Dec 4th 2023, the Queen's Hand Trials were announced. Running from December 4 - 8 2023, this competition was created to showcase the release of Version 1.0 of Against the Storm.
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	https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2001975606		https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2001975606

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	= References =		== References ==
	Thank you to Erbamat, Jhazrun, KushMaster and RonEmpire for the help in setting up this page, as well as Tel Hurin!		Thank you to Erbamat, Jhazrun, KushMaster and RonEmpire for the help in setting up this page, as well as Tel Hurin!

	= Trivia =		== Trivia ==
	The first person to lose the Queen's Hand trial, as confirmed by the devs, was Discord user Doomleika.		The first person to lose the Queen's Hand trial, as confirmed by the devs, was Discord user Doomleika.

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	=== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ===		=== Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers ===

	There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+1 Embarkation" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll.		There are multiple Upgrades that can stack, for example the "+1 Embarkation" appears multiple times, as does "+5 Storage to all Buildings" etc. It is important to note that '''each Tier will have randomized picks within that Tier''' when they Roll. Please note, '''Faction-related''' upgrades will stop rolling after 4 successful settlements.
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	\| Pioneers Gate Expansion:<br />+2% Villager Speed		\| Pioneers Gate Expansion:<br />+2% Villager Speed
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	\| +10% Villager Speed		\| +10% Villager Speed
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	\| Vanguard Spire:<br />+1 Charge to Resource Nodes		\| Vanguard Spire:<br />+1 Charge to Resource Nodes
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	\| Pioneers Gate Expansion:<br />+2% Villager Speed		\| Pioneers Gate Expansion:<br />+2% Villager Speed
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	\| +20% Resources to Embarkation Resources		\| +20% Resources to Embarkation Resources
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	\| +10% Villager Speed<br />+1 Embarkation Point		\| +10% Villager Speed<br />+2 Embarkation Point
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	\| Vanguard Spire:<br />+1 Charge to Resource Nodes		\| Vanguard Spire:<br />+1 Charge to Resource Nodes

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	* [[File:QHRainpunk.png\|20px]]  [[Rainpunk]]		* [[File:QHRainpunk.png\|20px]]  [[Rainpunk]]
	* [[File:Icon OrdersButton.png\|20px]]  Timed Orders		* [[File:Icon OrdersButton.png\|20px]]  Timed Orders
	* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[Trade Routes]], [[Trading]] and all [[Traders]] ~~(except Dullahan Warlander)~~		* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[Trade Routes]], [[Trading]] and all [[Traders]]

	= Upgrades Menu =		= Upgrades Menu =

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	= References =		= References =
	Thank you to Erbamat, Jhazrun, KushMaster and RonEmpire for the help in setting up this page, as well as Tel Hurin!		Thank you to Erbamat, Jhazrun, KushMaster and RonEmpire for the help in setting up this page, as well as Tel Hurin!

			= Trivia =
			The first person to lose the Queen's Hand trial, as confirmed by the devs, was Discord user Doomleika.

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	== Unlocked Upgrades: ==		== Unlocked Upgrades: ==

	* [[File:QHBuildings.png\|20px]]  All [[Buildings]] except ~~Species~~ Housing (As essential Blueprints) and {{bl\|Field Kitchen}}		* [[File:QHBuildings.png\|20px]]  All [[Buildings]] except [[Complex Housing]] (As essential Blueprints) and {{bl\|Field Kitchen}}
	* [[File:QHCornerstones.png\|20px]]  All [[Cornerstones]]		* [[File:QHCornerstones.png\|20px]]  All [[Cornerstones]]
	* [[File:QHRaces.png\|20px]]  All [[Species]]		* [[File:QHRaces.png\|20px]]  All [[Species]]

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	== Unlocked Upgrades: ==		== Unlocked Upgrades: ==

	* [[File:QHBuildings.png\|20px]]  All [[Buildings]] except Species Housing and {{bl\|Field Kitchen}}		* [[File:QHBuildings.png\|20px]]  All [[Buildings]] except Species Housing (As essential Blueprints) and {{bl\|Field Kitchen}}
	* [[File:QHCornerstones.png\|20px]]  All [[Cornerstones]]		* [[File:QHCornerstones.png\|20px]]  All [[Cornerstones]]
	* [[File:QHRaces.png\|20px]]  All [[Species]]		* [[File:QHRaces.png\|20px]]  All [[Species]]

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	* [[File:QHRainpunk.png\|20px]]  [[Rainpunk]]		* [[File:QHRainpunk.png\|20px]]  [[Rainpunk]]
	* [[File:Icon OrdersButton.png\|20px]]  Timed Orders		* [[File:Icon OrdersButton.png\|20px]]  Timed Orders
	* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[~~Traderoutes~~]],[[Trading]] and all [[Traders]]		* [[File:QHTrading.png\|20px]]  [[Trade Routes]], [[Trading]] and all [[Traders]] (except Dullahan Warlander)

	= Upgrades Menu =		= Upgrades Menu =

Queen's Hand - Revision history

76561198288930593: Fixed a typo, added a couple words for clarification

76561198076668423: fixed headings, changed to {{clear}} in most places. removed mention of the QHT achievement

76561198076668423: corrected heading levels and a bunch of typos

76561198197284346: /* Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers */

76561198197284346: /* Re-rollable Upgrade Tiers */

76561198197284346: /* Unlocked Upgrades: */

76561198197284346 at 13:35, 22 December 2023

76561198197284346: /* Unlocked Upgrades: */

76561198197284346: /* Unlocked Upgrades: */

76561198355568530: add note that loot box trader is not unlocked

76561198076668423: fixed headings, changed
to {{clear}} in most places. removed mention of the QHT achievement