How to Play
Master the battlefield. Every position, every angle, every decision matters.
⚔ The Basics
WarChesst is a turn-based tactical game played on a 10×10 grid. Each player commands an army of units — one moves per turn. The goal is simple: destroy the enemy Commander.
Build Your Army
Pick units from your collection. You must include exactly one Commander — your most important piece.
Place Your Units
Deploy your army in your starting rows. Position matters — front line tanks protect back line marksmen.
Take Turns
Each turn, select one unit. Move it, attack an enemy, use an ability, or a combination.
Kill the Commander
The first player to destroy the opponent's Commander wins. Protect yours at all costs.
🧭 Facing Direction
Every unit faces a direction. Attacking from the right angle is critical:
Frontal
Standard damage. The enemy sees you coming.
Side Attack
+15% bonus damage from flanking.
Backstab
+30% bonus damage — devastating ambush.
💡 Tip: After your unit acts, you choose which direction it faces. Position defensively to avoid exposing your back to the enemy.
💥 Combat
Damage is calculated as:
Units have Attack, Defense, Health, and Movement Range stats. Melee units attack adjacent tiles; Marksmen can attack at range 2-3.
✨ Abilities
Most units have a unique ability. Abilities fall into three categories:
Active
Manually activated with a target. Has a cooldown. Examples: Fire Bomb, Reality Tear, Blood Sacrifice.
Passive
Triggers automatically in certain conditions. Examples: Berserk Charge, Phase Strike, Deathless.
Aura
Affects nearby allies or enemies continuously. Examples: War Drums, Inspiring Presence, Void Shield.
🎮 Game Modes
PvE (vs AI)
Battle three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, and Brutal. Perfect for learning units and strategies.
PvP (Ranked)
Server-authoritative competitive matches. Climb from Bronze to Legend on the ranked ladder.