
We were overconfident more than once and that led us to losing matches we really should have won. Pick Your Battles Carefullyĭon’t let the simplicity of an auto-battler fool you into thinking you can just throw whatever gladiators you have into the arena. Replaying some tournaments can be a good proving ground for some of your lower-level gladiators before you send them up against tougher opponents. You unlock more portions of the in-game map and story by winning monthly tournaments, which are usually fought against higher level gladiator teams. Success will be determined by how well you prepare your gladiators against their opponents. Study your gladiators and their skill sets carefully before you start the carnage. That means there is no micromanaging during the ten or fifteen-second fights. In auto-battlers, all you have to do is hit the “fight” button and your fighters will do the work for you. We don’t know about you, but we’re hoping for a Maximus Decimus Meridius unlockable character in a future update. You’ll have to spend resources to open up more gladiator- and item slots, but all three will come naturally as you progress through the game. Beware, this feature will put a dent in your in-game pocketbook. Clicking this option will ensure your gladiators will stay dead if they die once.

If you really want to punish yourself, you can click a perma-death option in the GGM main menu. When your gladiators die (and die they will), they will revive after a short time. These can be very helpful in bridging the level gap between your gladiators and the enemy’s. Consumables will boost a certain attribute or two for the very next battle only, hence the term. Gear will apply to your gladiator (even if they die and are revived) and boost their attributes. Gear and consumables will also help your gladiator overcome tougher opponents. Rounding out your gladiator’s total points is key to their survivability. However, don’t feel like you're obligated to just pour in points to your gladiator's favored attributes. For example, archers and marksmen will benefit greatly from additions to their agility, while knights and brawlers will be able to hold their own with high health and stamina. Some attributes are better suited to some gladiators than others.

Who are the noble gladiators that will fight on your behalf? Veterans of fantasy games like Warcraft will notice some familiar, returning races and fighter types:
