Overview
The Companion Commander build focuses on summoning and empowering loyal companions to fight alongside you. This beginner-friendly strategy allows you to build a formidable army that does the heavy lifting while you focus on positioning and survival.
Core Strategy
Summon System
Based on the game's companion mechanics, this build prioritizes:
- Maximizing summon count through Talent Shop upgrades
- Enhancing companion damage and durability
- Positioning companions strategically for maximum coverage
Playstyle
- Let your companions engage enemies first
- Focus on survival and positioning
- Collect gold to unlock more powerful summons via Totem Sacrifices
Talent Shop Priorities
Early Game (Levels 1-10)
- Companion Slots - Unlock additional summon capacity
- Companion Damage - Boost their offensive power
- Companion Duration - Keep them active longer
Mid Game (Levels 11-20)
- Companion Health - Make them more durable
- Gold Collection - Fund your Totem Sacrifices
- Movement Speed - Better positioning
Late Game (Level 20+)
- Companion Evolution - Unlock powerful transformations
- Synergy Skills - Buffs that affect all companions
- Boss Damage - Prepare for colossal boss encounters
Item Shop Recommendations
Essential Items
- Companion Command Stone - Increases max summons
- Rally Banner - Boosts all companion stats
- Gold Magnet - Faster resource accumulation
Optional Items
- Defensive Amulet - Personal survival
- Movement Boots - Better positioning
- Revival Charm - Second chance in boss fights
Totem Sacrifices
Priority Skills
- Mass Summon - Call forth multiple companions at once
- Companion Resurrection - Auto-revive fallen allies
- Shared Damage - Distribute damage among your army
Boss Strategy
Preparation
- Ensure maximum companion count before engaging
- Stock up on defensive items
- Position companions in a circle around you
During Fight
- Let companions tank damage
- Focus on dodging boss abilities
- Resummon companions as they fall
Strengths
✅ Beginner-friendly - companions do most of the work
✅ Safe playstyle - stay behind your army
✅ Great for farming - efficient gold collection
✅ Strong in boss fights - distributed damage
Weaknesses
❌ Slow start - weak until summons are upgraded
❌ Resource dependent - needs gold for Totem Sacrifices
❌ Positioning critical - poor placement = wasted summons
Tips
- Always prioritize Talent Shop upgrades for companions
- Save gold for crucial Totem Sacrifices
- Learn boss patterns to protect your summons
- Position near gold drops for faster upgrades
Recommended for
- New players
- Solo progression
- Boss farming
- Resource gathering
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