Mastering Another Prince in Unicorn Overlord

The Another Prince stage in Unicorn Overlord represents a critical turning point in the main storyline, challenging players to manage multiple fronts amid relentless enemy waves. This mission demands smart unit positioning, resource control, and adaptive tactics to either swiftly defeat the commander Anton or grind down 50 enemy units for alternative rewards.

Understanding the Battlefield Layout

The map features a central colosseum flanked by bridges, catapults, watchtowers, and mantlets, with strongholds scattered across northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast sectors. Enemy reinforcements spawn continuously from multiple directions, testing your ability to hold chokepoints while pushing objectives. Key terrain like bridges funnels foes into kill zones, while elevated positions such as watchtowers enable area denial.

Victory hinges on either toppling Anton in the northeast or eliminating 50 units total, with the former offering speed and the latter boosting scores. Defeat looms if your Liberation Command Post falls or time expires, so early fortifications are essential.

Optimal Unit Deployment and Roles

Success begins with precise initial placements. Prioritize deploying high-mobility or defensive units to secure catapults and towers immediately.

• Alain’s Unit (High Lord setup): Position northeast to spearhead the main push. Pair with a stamina-restoring ally like Aubin for sustained frontline pressure. Alain excels against infantry, generating Valor Points rapidly for reinforcements.
• Hodrick or Defensive Tank: Northwest bridge guardian. His robust defense absorbs waves, ideal for chokepoints.
• Cavalry like Clive or Gilbert: Southwest and catapult control. Their speed allows lane sweeping and artillery dominance.
• Ranger (e.g., Rolf): Watchtower left of colosseum for Arrow Rain barrages, thinning herds en route.
• Healer in Mantlet: Near Amalia or key defenders to sustain prolonged engagements.

Reserve Valor for deploying elite squads like Radiant Knights or Griffin Riders once initial lines stabilize.

Step-by-Step Conquest Strategy

Divide your approach into phases for map dominance.

Phase 1: Secure Perimeter and Artillery

Rush eastern strongholds with Alain’s team while Hodrick locks down the northwest bridge. Use Clive’s cavalry to seize the southern catapult, targeting incoming waves to safeguard your left flank. Rangers in watchtowers unleash Arrow Rain to soften clusters before they engage.

Phase 2: Fortify and Thin the Herd

Garrison healers and wizards in mantlets for sustained fire—Blaze from a wizard devastates bridge-crossers. Radiant Knights with Warriors hold southwest against Wyvern Knights and Swordbreakers. Amalia’s northeast hold, bolstered by NPC support, buys time for offensives.

Phase 3: Advance and Eliminate

With lanes secured, advance Alain toward Anton, using Valor Skills for breakthroughs against Wyverns and armor. Berengaria’s burst and Yahna’s magic shred flanks. For the 50-kill route, cycle units through bottlenecks, leveraging catapults for mass kills until auto-victory triggers.

Enemy Breakdown and Counters

Level 14 foes include Witches, Sellswords, Wyvern Knights, Dark Knights, Arbalists, Rangers, and Hoplites. Prioritize arbalests for their assist damage, then armored bosses.

• Wyvern Knights: Mobility threats; counter with anti-air like Griffin Riders or true-hit gear (e.g., Heaven Wyvern’s Reigns).
• Arbalests/Rangers: Ranged chip damage; Arrow Rain or catapults neutralize from afar.
• Armored Units/Anton: Frontline absorbers; burst with magic and Valor cheese tactics like undodgeable double-hits.

Bruno’s melee sustain and Josef’s Pursuit excel at infantry cleanup.

Treasure Hunt: Essential Loot Locations

Scour the map for upgrades before finale.

1. 5000G: Southwest ground sparkle.
2. Idealist Handmirror: Defeat Wyvern Knight at Goelfleul Ruins (respec tool!).
3. Dew of Kindness: Garrison at Goelfleul Ruins.
4. Hallowed Corne Ash: Northeast ground—top priority.
5. Searing Shield: Anton defeat reward.

Prioritize mirrors and ash for long-term builds.

Advanced Tips for High Scores and True Zorian Mode

In harder modes, promote units early and stack accessories: Lapis Pendant for buffs, Angel’s Plume for initiative. Deploy four squads via Valor from boss kills. Cheese Anton with timed Valor after archer waves pass.

• Use colosseum catapults non-stop for 50-kill efficiency.
• Train diverse squads; over-reliance on one unit fails here.
• Grab all items without overextending—rush garrisons first.

Main story context: Follows The General in Black, precedes Heir to the Dragonlands. Side stages like A Solitary Resistance unlock synergies.

Common Pitfalls and Fixes

Avoid spreading thin early; focus catapults over wandering. Don’t ignore stamina—stamina healers prevent collapses. Time archer waves before northeast pushes.

FAQ

Q: Does choosing Anton or 50 kills impact the story?
A: No, both lead to the same progression; pick based on speed vs. score.

Q: Best unit levels for this stage?
A: Around 14; promote key leaders like Alain to High Lord.

Q: How to handle endless waves?
A: Catapults and garrisons reduce spawns; hold until objectives complete.

Q: Worth recruiting Hilda here?
A: She’s optional but strong; cheese if unrecruited.

Q: Item priority order?
A: Handmirrors first for respecs, then Ash and Shield.