The game uses an isometric tactical perspective. Players move a party of heroes across grid-based battlefields, defeat enemy units, complete scenario objectives, and protect important characters or locations when required.

Each unit takes actions during its side's turn. Characters can move, attack, cast magic, use items, change equipment, and sometimes promote into stronger classes. Experience, weapons, armor, spells, and class changes provide the main progression between missions.

Use terrain, elevation, and chokepoints to limit enemy attacks, and avoid leaving fragile healers or spellcasters exposed. Focus attacks to remove one enemy at a time rather than spreading damage across the battlefield.

Plan class promotions around the party's needs, keep several weapon types available, and save healing items for missions that restrict access to shops. Check equipment and spell charges before every scenario.