Battles use a top-down, grid-based perspective. The objective is generally to defeat the opposing force or complete the scenario’s stated mission while protecting important units.

Players move individual characters, choose attacks or abilities, and manage positioning during alternating turns. Maps and enemy formations create different tactical problems, while campaign progression links battles with narrative scenes and provides opportunities to strengthen the party.

Use terrain, formation, and turn order to avoid exposing weaker units. Concentrate attacks when possible instead of scattering damage across several enemies.

Before committing to an advance, check the likely range of enemy attacks and preserve support or recovery abilities for the later stages of a scenario. Reassess the formation after every turn because a favorable position can be lost quickly on a grid map.