Age Of Wonders 4is the latest installment in theAge Of Wondersfranchise. It brings a fresh, exciting rendition of the 4X experience to next-gen gamers. The latest release from Paradox Interactive is much like their other games: a strategy-based RPG that requires tactical thinking.
One of the key elements to developing a sound strategy inAge Of Wonders 4is to utilize spells. There are two main types of spells in the game: Strategic and Tactical. There are plenty of Tactical spells to choose from, most of which fall into a few basic categories: buff, debuff, enchantments, summons, damage and healing. Here are some of the most useful Tactical spells that players can use and cast from those categories.
13Arcane Bond
This fifth-tier spell from theTome of Summoningis designed to be targeted at enemy Magic Origin units. When cast,the target has a90% chance ofbecoming Mind Controlledfor two turns. If this fails, the target will take30 Lightning Damageinstead.
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This spell is especially useful because even if the Mind Control status fails, the target still takes damage, making this a great spell to use in most combat scenarios. This spell costs45 mana and 30 operation pointsto cast.
12Awaken Instincts
Awaken Instincts is a seventh-tier spell from theTome of Nature’s Wrathand, when cast, affects all friendly units. This spellheals units with +15 Temporary Hit Points, allows them to regain all their Action Points, and grants them the Berserk statusfor two turns.
This is a perfect spell to use when players find themselves in a sticky situation and need a quick burst of energy to take back control. Casting this spell costs150 mana and 60 operation points.
11Battlefield Reanimation
This tier-ten spell from theTome of the Eternal Lordis an incredibly powerful spell that is guaranteed toshift a battle in the user’s favor. When cast,all friendly Undead units come back to life with half their total Hit Points.On top of that, enemy corpses will come back to life as Tier One Zombies, and are under the player’s control until the end of the battle.
This spell can be used towards the end of a fight to make quick work of any remaining opponents. Because of the power of this spell, it costs50 Souls and 100 operation pointsto cast.
10Chain Lightning
Chain Lightning is a tier-four spell from theTome of Amplification. When targeted on an enemy unit, they will sustain 20Lightning damage.The effect can even be passed on to another enemy within three hexes of the first target. The Lightning can pass on a total of two times.
This is a great damage spell for enemy units that are close together, so the spell can be used to its fullest potential. Its casting cost is30 mana and 20 operation points.
9Crushing Earth
This tier-five spell from theTome of Terramancyis a great damage spell to use on enemy units that are Tier Three or lower. If the targeted enemy unit is of such a tier, they have a60% chance of instantly dying. If the unit resists this effect, it isstunned and takes 40 Physical damageinstead.
Crushing Earth can land a devastating blow on enemy forces. The casting cost of this spell is45 mana and 30 operation points.
8Demonic Onslaught
This ninth-tier spell from theTome of the Chaos Lordis designed to make attacking units more ferocious in battle. When cast, this spellgrants all attacking units the Killing Momentum status,and they’re hastened for three turns.
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This can grant players a significant advantage against their opponents. If utilized strategically, players may be able to take out a few enemy units with the buffs granted. This spell costs150 mana and 60 operation pointsto cast.
7Disruption Wave
Disruption Wave is a tenth-tier spell from theTome of the Arch Mageand can seriously disrupt the course of a battle. When cast,enemies will have Unit Enchantments disabledfor three turns. Additionally, all their positive status effects will be removed, and all negative status effects from the player’s units will be removed too.
This spell can give players the upper hand in an instant, and can be a saving grace when players are debilitated in battle. It costs300 mana and 100 operation points.
6Exalted Champion
This ninth-tier spell from theTome of the God Emperoris designed to buff a friendly unit of the player’s choice. For three turns, a targeted unit willdeal +100% damage, and will gain+5 bolstered defense, +5 bolstered resistance, and +5 status protection.
This is perfect to buff units that are on the frontlines, consistently taking or dealing damage. Casting this on multiple units will give players a significant advantage. Casting this spell costs150 mana and 60 operation points.
5Mark Of Invulnerability
Mark of Invulnerability is a tier-two spell from theTome of Warding.Despite being a lower level, this spell is extremely useful in the heat of battle. When targeted on a friendly unit, theygain the Invulnerable statusfor one turn and all theirnegative status effects are removed.
Unfortunately, this spell can’t be used on the same unit more than once per battle. It will be very useful in getting rid of nasty effects that might hinder friendly units. This spell only costs15 mana and 15 operation pointsto cast.
4Mass Rejuvenation
Having a healing spell on hand is always a great idea to gain a tactical advantage. This tier-ten spell from theTome of the Goddess of Natureis one of the best, especially for armies that have plants and animals in their ranks.
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When cast,all friendly units gain +40 Temporary Hit Points, and alldead friendly animals and plants are brought back to lifewith half their total Hit Points. This super handy healing spell costs150 mana and 60 operation points to cast.
