When both armies meet, you’ll see a panel with basic information.
Pay attention to the Banners section above the units and the name of the lord, though.
You ca receive Banners for the battles you’ve won.
It will give them various bonuses.
Choose carefully, as it only affects one unit.
The most useful information are in the center of the panel.
Below, in the bottom middle, there are 3 buttons.
From the left:
In addition, there are two more smaller buttons to the left and right.
The former will display the battlefield preview, the latter will allow you to quickly save the game.
This “roulette” determines your starting mana.
Then, the deployment phase begins.
It allows you to deploy troops precisely without worrying about an incoming attack.
Battle screen
The top left corner contains various options.
Next to it, you’ve got the option to see the battle scales.
It shows the overall dynamic of the fight with respect to the strength of the units and their numbers.
The scales only count the units that are currently on the map.
This means that any reinforcements don’t count.
In the top right corner you’re free to see the time manipulator.
Use these buttons to slow down, stop or speed up the course of the battle.
Slightly below there is a minimap that it’s possible for you to zoom in and out.
Your unit tabs are at the bottom of the screen.
Below the unit portraits there are buttons that allow you to give orders to your troops.
Its position largely depends on how the armies were deployed on the campaign map.
Some units can also hide in the forest from the enemy.
This allows for ambushes and more complex tactical maneuvers.
If you’re positioned on a hill, you’ll have a significant advantage over the enemy.
It will give you a bonus to defense and to your shooting units.
Morale
Most units have morale.
It is represented by a white bar below the unit’s health.
TheLeadershiptrait is responsible for its value.
If your units' morale drops to 0, they will start fleeing.
Fatigue
Fatigue is another statistic that you should keep an eye on.
you’re free to see its status by hovering over a unit.
The more tired your units are, the worse they will perform in battle.
They will also become increasingly slower.
Therefore, it is worth saving units if possible.
Don’t make them run if they are far from the opponent.
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