GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Stoneshard session
Our independent guide breaks down Stoneshard’s core systems into observable steps you can track without hidden tricks. By focusing on exploration, caravan upkeep, economic choices, character building, and tactical combat, you can develop reliable habits that lower accidental deaths and improve long‑term progress.
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Mapping Landmarks
When you first enter a region, pause to note ruined villages, dungeons, and abandoned roads. Recording these features helps you locate future save spots and choose safer routes.
- Mark visible landmarks before traveling farther.
- Plan routes that pass known save spots.
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Caravan Planning
Before setting out, open the caravan screen to view available upgrades and follower options. Choose upgrades that match the distance you intend to travel and select followers whose knowledge aligns with expected challenges.
- Review available upgrades before setting out.
- Choose followers whose expertise matches upcoming challenges.
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Contract Evaluation
List all active contracts, note their rewards and required travel zones, then compare those figures to your current supplies. Prioritizing contracts with higher payouts and shorter routes conserves resources.
- Check market prices before buying bulk items.
- Prioritize contracts that match your current resources.
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Ability Synergy
Pick a small core of abilities that complement each other, test them in a low‑risk fight, and adjust based on which skills most effectively counter the enemy type you face.
- Test ability combos in low‑risk encounters.
- Swap equipment to counter upcoming enemy types.
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Health Management
Before each expedition, ensure you carry items for cauterizing bleeding, pain relief, bloodletting, and concoctions. Treat wounds promptly during combat to keep your actions available and morale stable.
- Carry items for bleeding and pain relief.
- Use terrain features to gain defensive advantage.
