GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Shards of Order session
Our independent guide breaks down Shards of Order’s core systems, offering observations that help you align deck choices, gear, and timing without relying on hidden mechanics. By comparing each element, you can craft a playstyle that feels natural while still exploiting the game’s strategic depth.
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Timing Mastery
Run a short combat encounter focusing solely on how each card shifts enemy timers. Note which cards give the biggest pushes and adjust your deck to prioritize them.
- Watch enemy timers closely and plan cards that push dangerous actions further away.
- Prioritize cards that affect multiple timers when facing groups of enemies.
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Deck Balance Test
Create two decks: one hero‑centric and one evenly spread. Play identical fights with each and compare survival rates to see which approach suits your style.
- Test how new cards shift draw probabilities before committing to a focused build.
- Include a mix of timer‑altering and damage cards to stay flexible.
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Gear‑Card Synergy
Equip a hero with gear that adds a new card, then observe how that card changes draw odds and combat flow. Repeat for each hero to map effective combos.
- Select gear that adds cards complementing your current deck strategy.
- Balance stat upgrades with the card effects gear provides.
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Law Restoration Impact
Restore a Law in a safe area, then track any new dialogue or enemy behavior changes. This helps gauge the narrative cost of each restoration.
- Consider the narrative impact of each Law you restore; it may attract divine attention.
- Explore dialogue options to uncover hidden aspects of the world’s decay.
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Controller Comfort
Play a session using a DualShock or DualSense controller, noting any ergonomic advantages. Adjust button mappings if needed to improve card selection speed.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress synced across multiple PCs.
- Use a DualSense controller to take advantage of full controller support.
