Battles use a top-down tactical perspective on grid-based maps. Players issue orders to individual units, maneuver through terrain, attack opposing forces, and work toward scenario-specific objectives such as destroying enemy formations or holding key locations.

The game is organized around prepared scenarios and custom battles. Victory depends on positioning, line of sight, weapon range, unit capability, and careful use of movement and fire rather than reflexes.

The construction tools allow players to alter battlefield layouts and define opposing forces and other scenario parameters, then play and refine the resulting engagement.

Use terrain and range to limit enemy return fire, and avoid exposing isolated units without support. Reconnaissance and deliberate movement are more reliable than advancing every unit at once.

Before building a custom scenario, test the map with small forces. Check objectives, deployment areas, and opposing unit strength so that the battle remains playable and produces a clear tactical challenge.