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The village

The village is where progress between runs is spent. Most buildings start locked, and the game only shows the unlock hint once you walk up to them.

Barracks38 purchases

Upgrade and strengthen your Army.

Unlocked by: Earn Statues

In the game files: 2 Statuesbuyable once you have earned StatuesOWN_CURRENCY

ItemPriceRequires
Recruitment Drive

Select +1 additional Commander unit before a Campaign.

5 Statues
Recruitment Drive II

Select +1 additional Commander unit before a Campaign.

15 StatuesRecruitment Drive
Call to Arms

Select +2 additional Commander units before a Campaign.

75 StatuesRecruitment Drive II
Call to Arms II

Select +2 additional Commander units before a Campaign.

100 StatuesCall to Arms
Companion Trust

Bring one extra Companion on a Campaign.

75 StatuesCall to Arms II
Noble Backgrounds

Increases the odds of finding higher ranking Commander units during a Campaign.

75 StatuesCall to Arms II
Scout Badge

Increases the odds of receiving a Commander with an Ally Moniker as a reward during a Campaign.

75 StatuesCall to Arms II
Call to Arms III

Select +2 additional Commander units before a Campaign.

125 StatuesCall to Arms II
Companion Devotion

Bring another extra Companion on a Campaign.

125 StatuesCompanion TrustCall to Arms III
Noble Backgrounds II

Increases the odds of finding higher ranking Commander units during a Campaign.

150 StatuesNoble Backgrounds
Scout Badge II

Increases the odds of receiving a Commander with an Ally Moniker as a reward during a Campaign.

150 StatuesScout Badge
Noble Backgrounds III

Increases the odds of finding higher ranking Commander units during a Campaign.

175 StatuesNoble Backgrounds II
Military Advantage

Increases the number of Commander units you can keep in your Roster by 2.

10 Statues
Military Advantage II

Increases the number of Commander units you can keep in your Roster by 2.

50 StatuesMilitary Advantage
Military Advantage III

Increases the number of Commander units you can keep in your Roster by 2.

125 StatuesMilitary Advantage II
Infantry Training

Increases Infantry Ally Command Damage by 20%.

10 Statues
Infantry Training II

Increases Infantry Ally Command Damage by 20%.

50 StatuesInfantry Training
Infantry Training III

Increases Infantry Ally Command Damage by 20%.

75 StatuesInfantry Training II
Spearmen Training

Increases Spearmen Ally Command Damage by 20%.

10 Statues
Spearmen Training II

Increases Spearmen Ally Command Damage by 20%.

50 StatuesSpearmen Training
Spearmen Training III

Increases Spearmen Ally Command Damage by 20%.

75 StatuesSpearmen Training II
Archer Training

Increases Archers Ally Command Damage by 20%.

10 Statues
Archer Training II

Increases Archers Ally Command Damage by 20%.

50 StatuesArcher Training
Archer Training III

Increases Archers Ally Command Damage by 20%.

75 StatuesArcher Training II
Scrappy Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Scrappy Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Sanguine Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Sanguine Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Crafty Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Crafty Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Charmer Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Charmer Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Fiddler Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Fiddler Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Medic Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Medic Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Duelist Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Duelist Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
The Specialist Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the The Specialist Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Dirty Fighter Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Dirty Fighter Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Prudent Mouse Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Prudent Mouse Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Knife Juggler Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Knife Juggler Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Heavy Hitter Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Heavy Hitter Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Thick-Skinned Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Thick-Skinned Ally Moniker.

5 Statues
Roach Encouragement

Unlocks advanced versions of the Roach Ally Moniker.

5 Statues

Castle Records

See all your accomplishments and personal statistics, and read the Codex to learn more about the world.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: in the village from the start

Trials of the Mother10 purchases

Enable special modifiers for your Campaign to unlock greater rewards.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: cannot be boughtunlocks when you clear Act 3NEVER · COMPLETE_ACT3

ItemPriceRequires
Trial 1

Fodders and Captains Max HP +100%

0 METEORTrial 1
Trial 10

Threat Level is locked at maximum

0 METEORTrial 10
Trial 2

Reduce player Max HP by -33%

0 METEORTrial 2
Trial 3

Elites and Bosses Max HP +100%

0 METEORTrial 3
Trial 4

--40% Coins. Spawn 75% more Captains

0 METEORTrial 4
Trial 5

Fodders and Captains Dmg +100%

0 METEORTrial 5
Trial 6

Reduce player Healing Power by -50%

0 METEORTrial 6
Trial 7

Enemies attack more aggressively

0 METEORTrial 7
Trial 8

Elites and Bosses Dmg +100%

0 METEORTrial 8
Trial 9

Can be targeted by more enemies at once

0 METEORTrial 9

Companion House30 purchases

Upgrade and manage each unlocked Companion.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: 20 Statuesbuyable once companions are unlockedUNLOCK_COMPANIONS

ItemPriceRequires
Feathered Heart of Wood

Once per Campaign, survive a lethal blow and recover 25 HP

50 StatuesCompanion_Charger1
Caolàn's Keepsake - Omenbearer's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 3

75 StatuesFeathered Heart of Wood
Rugged Celtic Spear

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability

75 StatuesFeathered Heart of Wood
Pristine Celtic Spear

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability further

150 StatuesCaolàn's Keepsake - Omenbearer's Blessing UpgradeRugged Celtic Spear
Caolàn's Heritage - Omenbearer's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 5

175 StatuesCaolàn's Keepsake - Omenbearer's Blessing UpgradeRugged Celtic Spear
Prophetic Heart of Wood

Once per Campaign, survive a lethal blow and recover 40 HP

200 StatuesCaolàn's Heritage - Omenbearer's Blessing UpgradePristine Celtic Spear
Threaded Black Dagger

For each Threat Level, add 4% Strike damage

50 StatuesCompanion_Doomsayer1
Clare's Keepsake - Soulbinder's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 3

75 StatuesThreaded Black Dagger
Whispering Bow

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability

75 StatuesThreaded Black Dagger
Wailing Bow

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability further

150 StatuesClare's Keepsake - Soulbinder's Blessing UpgradeWhispering Bow
Clare's Heritage - Soulbinder's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 5

175 StatuesClare's Keepsake - Soulbinder's Blessing UpgradeWhispering Bow
Unraveling Black Dagger

For each Threat Level, add 5% Strike damage

200 StatuesClare's Heritage - Soulbinder's Blessing UpgradeWailing Bow
Reinforced Purse of Greed

At the end of every battle, earn 8% interest on your accumulated Coins

50 StatuesCompanion_Gambler1
Callista's Keepsake - Gambler's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 3

75 StatuesReinforced Purse of Greed
Rugged Blade

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability

75 StatuesReinforced Purse of Greed
Golden Blade

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability further

150 StatuesCallista's Keepsake - Gambler's Blessing UpgradeRugged Blade
Callista's Heritage - Gambler's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 5

175 StatuesCallista's Keepsake - Gambler's Blessing UpgradeRugged Blade
Luxurious Purse of Greed

At the end of every battle, earn 12% interest on your accumulated Coins

200 StatuesCallista's Heritage - Gambler's Blessing UpgradeGolden Blade
Reinforced Flask of the First Blow

Gain 35% Heavy damage for the first 45 seconds of each battle

50 StatuesCompanion_Ravager1
Mariott's Keepsake - Ravager's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 3

75 StatuesReinforced Flask of the First Blow
Reinforced Hammer

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability

75 StatuesReinforced Flask of the First Blow
Perfected Hammer

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability further

150 StatuesMariott's Keepsake - Ravager's Blessing UpgradeReinforced Hammer
Mariott's Heritage - Ravager's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 5

175 StatuesMariott's Keepsake - Ravager's Blessing UpgradeReinforced Hammer
Pristine Flask of the First Blow

Gain 35% Heavy damage for the first 60 seconds of each battle

200 StatuesMariott's Heritage - Ravager's Blessing UpgradePerfected Hammer
Sanctified Iron Targe

The first 2 hits received in a battle deal 10 less damage and do not interrupt actions.

50 StatuesCompanion_Vortex1
Aodh's Keepsake - Crusader's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 3

75 StatuesSanctified Iron Targe
Tarnished Quarterstaff

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability

75 StatuesSanctified Iron Targe
Blessed Quarterstaff

Increases Companion Atk. Damage and Survivability further

150 StatuesAodh's Keepsake - Crusader's Blessing UpgradeTarnished Quarterstaff
Aodh's Heritage - Crusader's Blessing Upgrade

Increases Companion Ally Emblem to level 5

175 StatuesAodh's Keepsake - Crusader's Blessing UpgradeTarnished Quarterstaff
Seraphic Iron Targe

The first 3 hits received in a battle deal 10 less damage and do not interrupt actions.

200 StatuesAodh's Heritage - Crusader's Blessing UpgradeBlessed Quarterstaff

Cosmetic

Unlock new uniforms and facades for characters and buildings.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: cannot be boughtNEVER

Royal Bank13 purchases

Purchase items that increase your ability to earn and maintain currencies during your Campaign.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: 5 Scrollsbuyable once you have earned ScrollsOWN_CURRENCY

ItemPriceRequires
Meager Campaign Funds

Start each Campaign with 50 Coins.

50 Scrolls
Decent Campaign Funds

Start each Campaign with 50 more Coins.

100 ScrollsMeager Campaign Funds
Abundant Campaign Funds

Start each Campaign with an extra 50 Coins.

150 ScrollsDecent Campaign Funds
Locksmith's Tips

Reduces the cost of opening a Treasure Chest.

100 Scrolls
Locksmith's Guide

Further reduces the cost of opening a Treasure Chest.

150 ScrollsLocksmith's Tips
Coins Prospecting

Purchased Reclaimers will affect Coins rewards.

100 Scrolls
Reclaimers

|/Region| and |/Battle Rewards| for the Currency selected below are increased by 5%.

100 Scrolls
Professional Reclaimers

Region and |/Battle Rewards| for the Currency selected below are further increased by 5%.

150 ScrollsReclaimers
Expert Reclaimers

Region and |/Battle Rewards| for the Currency selected below are increased by another 5%.

200 ScrollsProfessional Reclaimers
Triskeles Prospecting

Purchased Reclaimers will affect Triskeles rewards.

150 Scrolls
Statues Prospecting

Purchased Reclaimers will affect Statues rewards.

150 Scrolls
Gems Prospecting

Purchased Reclaimers will affect Gems rewards.

175 Scrolls
Scrolls Prospecting

Purchased Reclaimers will affect Scrolls rewards.

200 Scrolls

Smuggler's Alley4 purchases

Exchange currencies for different ones in the underbowels of the Smuggler's Alley.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

ItemPriceRequires
Triskeles For Gems

Trade 2 Triskeles for 1 Gems.

2 Crosses
Gems For Statues

Trade 3 Gems for 1 Statues

3 Gems
Statues For Scrolls

Trade 4 Statues for 1 Scrolls.

4 Statues
Scrolls For Dragonstone Shards

Trade 5 Scrolls for 1 Dragonstone Shards

5 Scrolls

Spear Warrior

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Mr. Wolf.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

Dr. Corvinus

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Dr. Corvinus.

Unlocked by: Earn 20 Shards

Mr. Wolf

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Mr. Wolf.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

Brienne

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Brienne.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: cannot be boughtunlocks when you unlock Brienne IronlegNEVER · UNLOCK_CHARACTER

Ruadh

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Ruadh.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: cannot be boughtunlocks when you unlock Ruadh StonecrusherNEVER · UNLOCK_CHARACTER

Wallace

Unlock and manage new weapons, equipments and skills for Wallace.

Unlocked by: Start your first Campaign

In the game files: in the village from the startunlocks when you start your first runSTART_RUN

Cartographer's Lair13 purchases

Purchase items that affect map generation and navigation.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: 5 Gemsbuyable once you have earned GemsOWN_CURRENCY

ItemPriceRequires
New random event

Rumors of a delicious aroma drifting on the wind.

25 Gems
New random event

Gossip regarding a wealthy traveler.

35 Gems
New random event

Oddly numerous sightings of a familiar face.

35 Gems
Hinterlands Sketch

Increases the odds of finding the Wytch's Den.

50 Gems
Hinterlands Map

Further increases the odds of finding the Wytch's Den.

125 GemsHinterlands Sketch
New random event

Fables of an eccentric hermit.

60 Gems
New random event

Scribbles that speak of a mysterious door.

70 Gems
New random event

Whispers of destruction.

80 Gems
Shrine Hunter

Find a Shrine during battles, and choose to activate a challenge for great rewards.

0 Gems
Pilgrim's Itinerary

Increases the odds of finding a Shrine on the battlefield.

35 Gems
Pilgrim's Journal

Further increases the odds of finding a Shrine on the battlefield.

100 GemsPilgrim's Itinerary
Painful Shrine Hunter

Find a Shrine during battles, and choose to activate a harder challenge for better rewards.

50 Gems
Mortal Shrine Hunter

Find a Shrine during battles, and choose to activate the hardest challenge for the best rewards.

100 GemsPainful Shrine Hunter

Market10 purchases

Improve the Travelling Merchant caravan or purchase single-use items for your next Campaign.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: 10 Gemsbuyable once you have earned GemsOWN_CURRENCY

ItemPriceRequires
Wooden Crates

The merchant can stock one additional Tier 1 Charm.

25 Gems
Ornate Shelves

The merchant can stock one additional Tier 2 Charm.

50 GemsWooden Crates
Gilded Display

The merchant can stock one additional Tier 3 Charm.

125 GemsOrnate Shelves
Special Discount I

Chance of getting a 30% discount on a random item during a Campaign.

25 Gems
Special Discount II

Chance of getting a 30% discount on another item during a Campaign.

50 GemsSpecial Discount I
Special Discount III

Chance of getting a 30% discount on a different item during a Campaign.

100 GemsSpecial Discount II
Traveler's Cookware

Gain a special discount on food from the merchant.

35 Gems
Exotic Spices

Gain a better discount on food from the merchant.

100 GemsTraveler's Cookware
Friendly Barter

Special Discount items are now 50% cheaper.

150 Gems
Amicable Haggling

Special Discount items are now 70% cheaper.

250 GemsFriendly Barter

Zaro's Emporium15 purchases

Alter the randomized odds of your Campaign.

Unlocked by: Defeat Gilles, The Hog

In the game files: 5 Scrollsbuyable once you have earned ScrollsOWN_CURRENCY

ItemPriceRequires
Crude Dyes

Increases the odds of getting higher-level Emblem rewards by 4%.

50 Scrolls
Colorful Dyes

Increases the odds of getting higher-level Emblem rewards by another 3%.

150 ScrollsCrude Dyes
Vibrant Dyes

Increases the odds of getting higher-level Emblem rewards by an extra 3%.

200 ScrollsColorful Dyes
Mismatched Earrings

Increases the odds of receiving HighTier or Synergy Emblem rewards by 20%.

150 Scrolls
Mismatched Gloves

Increases the odds of receiving HighTier or Synergy Emblem rewards by another 20%.

200 ScrollsMismatched Earrings
Silver Bell

Increases the odds of finding an extra Currency Chest.

150 Scrolls
Dowsing Rod

Increases the odds of finding an extra Healing Fountain.

150 Scrolls
Divination Incense

Increases the odds of finding an extra Special Structure.

150 Scrolls
Lockless Keys

Increases the odds of finding an extra Treasure Chest.

150 Scrolls
Granite Die

Allows you to reroll Emblem rewards once per Campaign.

50 Scrolls
Calcite Die

Allows you to reroll Emblem rewards once more per Campaign.

150 ScrollsGranite Die
Serpentine Die

Allows you to reroll Emblem rewards one more time per Campaign.

200 ScrollsCalcite Die
Squinting Trinket

Allows you to reroll the inventory of the Travelling Merchant once per Campaign.

50 Scrolls
Spiral Trinket

Allows you to reroll the inventory of the Travelling Merchant once more per Campaign.

150 ScrollsSquinting Trinket
Mesmerizing Trinket

Allows you to reroll the inventory of the Travelling Merchant one more time per Campaign.

200 ScrollsSpiral Trinket

Wytch's Den3 purchases

Purchase upgrades and items to help you on your current Campaign.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

ItemPriceRequires
Dainty Shortbread

Slightly recovers HP.

125 Coins
Hearty Stew

Moderately recovers HP.

175 Coins
Scrumptious Haggis

Greatly recovers HP.

200 Coins

Travelling Merchant3 purchases

Purchase upgrades and items to help you on your current Campaign.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

ItemPriceRequires
Dainty Shortbread

Slightly recovers HP.

75 Coins
Hearty Stew

Moderately recovers HP.

100 Coins
Scrumptious Haggis

Greatly recovers HP.

125 Coins

Tutorial

Learn all you can about the combat systems.

Unlocked by: Not stated in the game files

In the game files: cannot be boughtunlocks when you start your first runNEVER · START_RUN

The two lines can differ, and neither is wrong. “Unlocked by” is the hint the game shows you at the building; “in the game files” is the rule the game runs on. Zaro's Emporium tells you to defeat Gilles, The Hog, while the table asks for 5 Scrolls — you get the Scrolls for winning that fight. The codes in grey are the game's own identifiers, printed so you can check our reading of them.

Where no condition appears above, the game files do not state one — the in-game hint for those buildings is still a demo-era “Coming soon.” placeholder, which this site filters out rather than reprint as fact. A missing condition says nothing about availability: several of these buildings can be unlocked in the current build. Until 13 August 2026 this page claimed the opposite; corrected after a reader pointed it out.

Prices are the base values from the game files. Currency icons in game are the same order as listed here.

Verified from game files · EA 1.0 (2026-07-22)