Graveguard Potion

Offensive

A specialized safeguard against zombies from the Lady of Decay that is only worthwhile in large event attacks, but there it saves a lot of units.

Quick overview

Type	Offensive

The Gravekeeper's Potion is a siege tool that addresses one specific problem: zombies from the Lady of Decay. When you attack her, some of your fallen soldiers will not rise again but will turn into zombie units against you. This potion significantly mitigates that effect. Consider it a specialized item for your backpack against the Lady of Decay, not a universal siege tool. Outside of this event battle, it is useless to you, but in it, it can save you a lot of nerves and units.

How to use it

Use it exclusively in the attack against the Lady of Decay; it makes no sense elsewhere. Include it in your siege equipment before sending a wave so that the effect applies for the entire battle. It works by significantly reducing the number of fallen soldiers that turn into zombies after the clash, so you won't start the next boss or wave with an army infected from within. Logically, you want it where you expect higher losses and where a horde of resulting zombies would hurt you the most. The longer and harder you drag out the fight, the more it pays off.

What to combine it with

It belongs to the classic siege setup against the Lady of Decay, where you already have tools that increase attack strength and reduce the target's defense. It does not strengthen the attack itself, so do not consider it a replacement for offensive siege tools, but as a supplement that saves your army. Combine it with a commander and tools tailored to the specific Lady of Decay, so you come out of the battle with the least losses. During a series of consecutive attacks during the event, this soldier-saving is the most valuable, as you enter the next round with a full army.

Pro player tipRemember that the value of the potion increases with the size of your army and expected losses. Don't waste it on a small attack with a few units; you'll only save a few zombies, and it's not worth it. Save it for large, costly waves where every saved elite unit counts. Before the event, stock up on a few in advance so you're not caught off guard by not having them halfway through the event.

Common mistakeThe most common mistake is to throw it into regular sieges of castles and stomp where there is no Lady of Decay and no zombies are created. There it is completely dead. The second mistake is to count on it as an offensive tool and skip something that actually adds strength or breaks the target's defense because of it. It will only win you the battle indirectly by not worsening your situation, not by increasing damage.

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