Atre: Dominance Wars Wiki

Release Information

Core Pillars

• Explore and expand across four coexisting worlds: Wud, Haad, Erol, and Men
• Build cities, research mutations, and forge Glagolitic-named artifacts
• Command Immortal Avatars leading evolved armies in tactical battles
• Research Elder and God spells that reshape regions of the map
• Survive The Merge — a cataclysm that permanently deletes unbound territory
• Win through conquest, diplomacy, or ascension while managing betrayal

First Steps Checklist

• Complete the Prologue to understand story choices and consequences
• Learn manual combat controls before entering Dominance Campaign
• Identify your Throne location immediately when a match begins
• Scout adjacent regions with your Envoy before committing armies
• Read event text carefully — choices have hidden consequences
• Bind captured regions to your Throne before The Merge reaches them

UI Essentials

The interface separates strategic map view from tactical battle view. On the world map, manage cities, research queues, diplomacy, and spell casting. During combat, focus on Avatar positioning, unit composition, and pre-battle buffs. Enable sticky selection in options if you prefer persistent unit selection between commands.

Demo vs Full Release

The demo includes the Prologue, Battle for Dominance (PvE/PvP), and online co-op, PvP, and mixed modes. Demo progress does not carry over to the full game. The full release adds the complete campaign, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, and a level editor.

How The Merge Works

• The Merge progresses over time, targeting disconnected map regions
• Affected regions are removed permanently from the playable area
• Only Throne-bound territory is protected from deletion
• The four worlds (Wud, Haad, Erol, Men) shift and recombine unpredictably
• Dominance Campaign mode in the demo includes the Merge mechanic in skirmish

Throne Binding Strategy

Your Throne is your seat of power. To become an Elder, a Sorcerer must sacrifice their body to activate a Throne, gaining immortality but tying their existence to that structure. Every region you capture must be connected and bound to your Throne to survive The Merge.

Prioritize territorial continuity over scattered conquests. A chain of connected regions is far easier to protect than isolated pockets. Expand methodically toward strategic resources while maintaining a safe path back to your Throne.

• Capture regions adjacent to your existing bound territory when possible
• Never overextend beyond what you can bind before the next Merge wave
• Secure chokepoints that protect multiple regions simultaneously
• Monitor Merge timers on the map UI and plan expansion accordingly

Progression Stages

Ascension Tips

• Research spell trees that complement your chosen magical affinities
• Secure a strong economic base before pursuing Godhood
• Prepare defenses before opening the Gate — external entities will arrive
• Balance offensive God spells with territorial protection needs

Unit Class Counter System

Avatar Management

• Level Avatars through combat victories for stat growth
• Equip artifacts tailored to each Avatar's army composition
• Apply pre-battle buffs to Avatars before engaging
• Avoid sending underprepared Avatars against counter-heavy armies
• Use Envoys to scout enemy compositions before committing

Mutation Strategy

• Identify your primary Avatar's combat role before choosing mutations
• Counter enemy compositions with targeted mutation branches
• Balance mutation research with city upgrades and spell research
• Mutations are irreversible investments — commit deliberately
• Combine mutations with artifact gems for maximum army power

Spell Categories

Advanced Magic Tactics

• Co-cast with allies for faster high-tier spell completion
• Use deny chains in PvP to drain enemy mana during critical moments
• Save annihilation spells for regions you no longer need to bind
• God spells can destroy land — ensure you won't need that territory later

City Building Priorities

• Upgrade core city structures before expanding to new settlements
• Build special structures that complement your magical affinities
• Construct monoliths in strategically connected regions
• Maintain resource production to fund research and armies
• Avoid building heavily in regions with weak Merge protection

Envoy Usage

Your Envoy is your eyes across the map. Use it to discover resources, trigger events, and gather intelligence on enemy movements. In later stages, Envoys can participate in battles directly, adding a reconnaissance-to-combat progression path.

Crafting Process

• Collect gems from conquered regions and events
• Bind gems magically to create artifact bases
• Assign artifacts to Avatars or personal equipment slots
• Name artifacts in Glagolitic script for immersion
• Match gem properties to your army mutation path

Artifact Tips

Prioritize artifacts that fix your army's weaknesses rather than amplifying strengths. An artifact granting backline protection helps burrower-vulnerable compositions more than a flat damage boost.

Victory Conditions

Betrayal Mechanics

• Once victory counting begins, expect betrayal from empire members
• Temporary peace agreements can buy time for Merge preparation
• Coordinate co-casting alliances carefully — partners may deny your spells
• Monitor victory progress of all players to anticipate betrayal timing
• Keep reserve armies near your Throne during endgame

The Four Worlds

Detective-Style Events

Events present multiple choices steeped in Atre's lore. Unexpected consequences punish players who choose without understanding context. Read all available information, cross-reference faction behaviors, and treat ambiguous events as puzzles rather than obvious moral choices.

• Note recurring themes in event descriptions for pattern recognition
• Magical affinity affects which events appear — replays differ
• Some consequences manifest several turns after the initial choice
• Steam community discussions may help decode obscure event chains

Available Modes

Advanced Tips

• Reroute armies around multi-battle regions instead of joining unfavorable fights
• Use prosperity spells during peaceful expansion phases
• Deny enemy spellcasting during their Merge expansion windows
• Keep at least one mobile army near your Throne at all times
• Name artifacts meaningfully — tracking Glagolitic-named gear helps inventory management