Hey Guardians! Are you ready to jump into Sunderfolk?
No? Well good thing you stopped by here first!
Here you’ll find everything you need to know to get ready to leap into the Sunderlands and save Arden!
Starting Your Campaign
Once you’ve chosen your friends to party with you (or are undertaking this adventure solo) you’ll start up Sunderfolk, and create a new campaign by scanning the QR code shown with your Sunderfolk Controller App!
Tip: Playing remotely with friends and need some help? Check out our handy Remote Guide for those Sunder-friends who are physically apart!
Once everyone has connected to the game by scanning their phone or tablet with the Controller App, then you’re ready to watch the intro cutscene and begin your Sunderfolk journey!
Choose Your Character
The playable characters of Sunderfolk have many titles, but they all share the same mission—to protect the townsfolk of Arden. There are six different characters to choose from, all with their own unique playstyle that fills a vital role within a party.
- The Arcanist - Master the intricacies of the arcane!
- The Bard - Inspire and deceive with MUSIC!
- The Berserker - Channel your Rage and demolish foes!
- The Pyromancer - Engulf everything in red-hot flames!
- The Ranger - Hunt your opponent from a distance!
- The Rogue - Devastate prey with devious attacks!
Tip: Need a thorough guide on all of the heroes before making your decision? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Combat in Sunderfolk
Sunderfolk utilizes party turn-based, strategy combat separated into Rounds. Each Round of combat encompasses:
- Character Turn - You and your party members take their turns
- Monster Turn - Your foes take their actions
- Ally Turn - If you have NPC allies, they’ll act here
There are no turn orders for your and your party, allowing for flexibility in your strategies!
We’ve Put a Hex On You(r grid)
As you may have noticed above, Sunderfolk utilizes a hexagonal grid for the battlefield! This opens up a lot of possibilities, namely for the term “adjacent”! You’ll see that a lot in your character Skill Cards!
An enemy (or ally) can be adjacent to you as long as the hex tile that they are on is touching your hex tile!
These tiles can also have environmental hazards (sometimes caused by party members), and some are baked into the map itself!
Tip: When you move, each hex tile counts as one movement! Pushing an enemy or swapping with an ally also counts as one movement.
Mission Guide
Once you’re in a Mission, you can view your character Skill Cards, passives, equipped items, and remaining Fate Cards all in one place! The guide will also show enemy abilities, their own Skill Cards, and any environmental hazards such as Lava and Slime!
Town and Upgrades
The town of Arden is where our heroes reside, and your main focus is to defend it from forces that seek to destroy it. However, within its walls await colorful residents who are happy to provide services and conversation! Think of it as your refuge in-between combat missions.
Once in town, you’ll be able to:
- Befriend and deepen relationships with the townsfolk.
- Rebuild and upgrade Buildings.
- Craft and purchase equipment.
Each building you rebuild and upgrade will offer a new bonus for your adventuring needs!
Equipment
Equipment in Sunderfolk is focused between 3 core types:
- Trinkets
- Trinkets offer extra boosts for combat. They range from dealing damage to nearby foes, buffing, or even healing you.
- You can earn Trinkets by looting them after they’re dropped by defeated enemies, crafted in the Workshop, or purchased in the Market.
- The Workshop must be built in order to craft and upgrade Trinkets.
- Meals
- Meals offer extra buffs for combat missions, such as gaining 1 Shield buff if you end your turn next to an ally.
- You can purchase Meals at Sinclair’s Tavern once it’s rebuilt.
- The menu will change each time a Mission is completed, so don’t expect the same one each time.
- Weapons
- Weapons are powerful tools that you receive once you’ve leveled up and rebuilt the Smithy.
- Weapons can only be activated after completing their “Energize” requirement. These can range from dealing a certain amount of damage or having an ally take damage near you.
- Weapons can offer different options for your build, such as giving you an extra movement if you complete their Energize requirement.
Once you’re equipped with your gear, you can take on any challenge in the Sunderlands!
Now you’re geared, equipped, and ready for an adventure! Have more questions? Find us and our friendly community in the Sunderfolk Discord. Hope to see you there!
The Sunderfolk Team
