Dungeon Keeper Gold combat, Possession and hero defense guide
Respond to invasions without sacrificing the creatures and workers that sustain the dungeon.
Edition covered
Original Dungeon Keeper (1997) and The Deeper Dungeons in the Gold PC package. This guide covers the original dungeon systems; Dungeon Keeper 2 and the mobile game use different rules.
Fight on terrain you control
Your ability to pick up and place creatures is tied to the dungeon and current conditions. Prepare a claimed staging area near the defense line rather than discovering too late that reinforcements cannot be placed where needed.
| Task | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Staging area | Claim useful ground near the front | Bring defenders into position |
| Creature condition | Feed, rest and train beforehand | Avoid weakened fighters |
| Spell budget | Keep gold available | Use critical support when needed |
| Heart route | Inspect approaches | Prevent a direct uncontrolled attack |
Use spells to support a battle
Available spells can heal, damage or otherwise influence the fight, with costs and level restrictions. Choose the spell for the immediate problem and keep enough gold for the rest of the dungeon.
| Tool | Useful role | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Hand of Evil | Move eligible creatures | Placement depends on valid territory |
| Possession | Direct creature control | Diverts attention from management |
| Healing or damage spell | Support the active battle | Costs and availability vary |
| Traps and doors | Prepare the approach | Require functioning installation and layout |
Use Possession for a different view
Possession lets you control a creature directly and use its perspective and abilities. It can help in a specific fight, but the rest of the dungeon still needs attention while you are occupied.
Recover after the invasion
Inspect surviving creatures, damaged routes and Imp losses. A victory that leaves the economy idle and fighters hungry can become a defeat when the next group of heroes arrives.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | retrogamer.biz |