Tactics

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Tactics is a skill that increases the area in which the hero can arrange their army before battle.

Levels

Basic Tactics
In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 3-line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 1 line(s).
Advanced Tactics
In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 4-line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 2 line(s).
One for All
Friendly creatures gain +2 Attack for each adjacent enemy. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Offense”.
Easy Prey
Once per round, when an enemy waits, friendly creatures gain +2 Initiative until the end of round. This effect does not stack.
Energizing Mana
Generate +1 Focus Charge each time your enemy uses a spell.
Expert Tactics
In the Tactics Phase, creatures can be placed within a 5-line area. If the enemy also knows “Tactics”, their area of placement reduces by 3 line(s).
All for One
Friendly creatures gain +2 Defense for each adjacent ally. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Defense”.
Riposte Mastery
Whenever a friendly creature kills an enemy with a counterattack, their counterattacks are refreshed for the round.
Spellcaster Tactics
Whenever friendly creatures or the hero spend Focus, they gain 4 temporary mana.

Skill Synergies

Knowing Tactics will give the following benefits to other subskills:

Elite Guards
Tier-1, tier-2 and tier-3 friendly creatures gain 25% of the hero’s Attack and Defense as Attack and Defense. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Tactics.”
Endless Charisma
+1 Attack, Defense, Spell Power, and Knowledge. This bonus is doubled if the hero knows “Tactics.”

Artifact Effects

Holy Sigil of Insara  — Epic Relic
While worn, grants all unlearned Subskills of the following Skills: Leadership, Insight, Diplomacy, Tactics.