GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot session
Our independent guide breaks down the core elements of Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot—army building, formation tactics, post‑battle choices, enemy adaptation, and controller use—so you can craft resilient legions and push deeper into each run.
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Balanced Recruitment
Run two tests: one starting with two tanks, another with two mages. Record early survivability and note which recruitment order offers the most flexible mid‑game options.
- Prioritize early upgrades that improve frontline durability.
- Add a mage early to diversify damage sources.
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Formation Testing
Try three distinct formations against the same enemy wave. Track damage taken and how positioning influences enemy targeting to identify the most effective layout.
- Place tanks at the front when facing many melee enemies.
- Keep mages behind cover to protect them from direct attacks.
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Gear Allocation
Allocate a fixed amount of gold to either frontline defense or mage offense in separate runs. Observe the impact on win rate against mixed enemy groups.
- Save Gems for permanent upgrades that benefit multiple runs.
- Spend gold on gear that fills current role gaps.
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Gem Upgrade Prioritization
Unlock a permanent upgrade each run, alternating between health boosts and damage increases. Compare which permanent perk extends overall run length the most.
- Scout enemy composition before committing to a formation.
- Swap gear quickly between battles to match new threats.
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Controller Efficiency
Play identical runs using keyboard versus controller. Measure preparation speed differences and note any UI advantages offered by controller support.
- Enable Cloud sync to keep progress across devices.
- Check Leaderboards to gauge how your runs compare.
