Tyrant's Blessing

Tyrant's Blessing is a tactical, turn-based game set on Tyberia, an island conquered by the Tyrant. He promised a paradise without war, suffering or death, but Tyberians could enter it only by dying at the hands of his Dead Army. Thousands perished and were bound by magic as undying thralls. The few surviving warriors are scattered across their homeland, seeking a way to resist. You lead their Uprising, fight the undead hordes and try to drive the Tyrant back into the sea.

Choices across Tyberia

Each day, you choose whether to fight, rescue living people from the Undying or gather strength. Battles and choices shape the Uprising, and random encounters present difficult decisions. You might intervene against highwaymen and put your warriors at risk, or try to save a child at the cost of valuable time and resources. Your morals and ideals guide these choices as you try to reclaim the island and survive long enough to face the Tyrant.

Tactical battles

Planning and adapting matter more than min-maxing units or finding the sharpest weapon. You place warriors around the battlefield to gain strategic advantages, and use the surroundings to evade attacks or turn them against enemies. Kicking up dust can obscure enemies’ sight; you can hop over stones or dodge into bushes to avoid attacks. Enemy attacks are telegraphed, but moving away leaves behind a shadow that can still be hit if it has nowhere to evade.

You can knock enemies into obstacles, shield weaker heroes with tougher ones and chain elemental attacks through the environment. Brute force is possible, but victory depends on using your warriors and the battlefield cleverly. Defeating the Tyrant also means destroying an army of the Undying.

Heroes and their abilities

You can enlist 20 hallowed heroes, each with a distinct personality, properties and abilities that can change the course of a battle. Not every hero appears in each playthrough, and some may not survive to the end of the quest. Choose a team suited to the fight: an assassin may excel in confined spaces, while an archer can struggle at close range. Some heroes bring pets that may give the group an advantage.