My Journey Through Triangle Strategy's Battle System

When I first booted up Triangle Strategy, I expected another charming JRPG with political intrigue. What I didn't anticipate was getting schooled in tactical warfare by AI opponents who seemed to read my every move. The game's intricate balance between narrative choices and military strategy quickly consumed my weekends, especially when I realized how progression systems worked.

Leveling vs. Upgrading: The Eternal Dance

During my third story battle, I noticed Serenoa gaining XP from simply positioning himself near enemies. "Wait," I muttered, watching the +12 XP pop-up after a defensive stance. The game taught me through failure - units gain experience from:

• Dealing/receiving damage

• Using items

• Successful buffs/debuffs

• Surviving turns in combat

But here's the kicker: Leveling only increases base stats, while Upgrading (through Medals) unlocks new abilities. I wasted three Medals of Bravery before realizing you can't promote units below Level 10!

Class Evolution: Fixed Paths, Flexible Strategies

Serenoa's transformation from Recruit to Swordmaster felt epic, but limiting. His upgrade path:

Level	Class	New Abilities Unlocked
1-9	Swordsman	Basic slash, counter
10-19	Swordfighter	Lightning Strike (Active), Parry Boost (Passive)
20+	Swordmaster	Aerial Assault (Game-changer!)

"People Also Ask: Can I make healers into DPS roles?" The answer stung - no. When I tried forcing Medic Cordelia to frontline, she became EXP fodder. The game forces you to:

1. Master each unit's niche

2. Build synergistic teams

3. Adapt strategies to map layouts

The Unspoken Truth About 30 Playables

At Chapter 7, I hit a wall until discovering:

• Quahaug's time manipulation could reset enemy turns

• Decimal's probability magic turned RNG into a weapon

• Piccoletta's decoy saved my mages from archers

Yet customization comes through team composition, not individual builds. My dream team needed:

• 2 tanks (Erador + Flugie rider)

• 3 DPS (Hughette + Archibald + Corentin)

• 1 healer (Geela)

• 1 wildcard (Narve for elemental coverage)

A Tactician's Regret

I once dismissed Medina as "just another apothecary" - until her double-item throw enabled my mage corps to nuke entire platoons. This taught me: Every unit shines in specific scenarios. The game's beauty lies in discovering:

• Terrain advantages

• Turn order manipulation

• TP management

"People Also Ask: Is grinding necessary?" Surprisingly, no. Smart positioning often outweighs raw levels. My Level 18 team once defeated Level 22 enemies using choke points and bait tactics.

Open Questions That Keep Me Awake

1. Does limiting customization actually enhance strategic diversity?

2. Are fixed class identities better than build-your-own systems?

3. How would permadeath (Fire Emblem style) change the risk-reward calculus?

At 2AM, staring at the Chapter 17 boss' health bar, I realized Triangle Strategy isn't about perfect builds - it's about making imperfect plans work through sheer tactical grit. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to test if ice magic can extinguish flame traps...