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Overlord II Guide

2009 · Minion-command action adventure

Digital cover

Overlord II digital cover
The new Overlord and four minion colors appear below the Overlord II title.

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GuideWhat you will find
The Overlord stands amid red magical flames as minions move across a stone path.Minions, mounts and formationsCombine the four minion roles with mounts that add combat and traversal options.
The Overlord and minions face a large fallen armored opponent near autumn-colored trees.Possession and war machinesUse possession stones, siege equipment and ships as distinct interaction systems.
A large war machine overlooks a settlement and a line of distant soldiers.Domination, destruction and magicUnderstand how campaign choices influence towns and the Overlord’s spells.
A huge panda charges through a green forest clearing toward minions.Netherworld, forging and resurrectionSpend gold, gems, crystals and lifeforce without exhausting the army’s reserves.
The Overlord stands amid red magical flames as minions move across a stone path.CharactersIdentify the principal Overlord II characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Use mounts for their terrain abilitiesWolves, spiders and salamanders give specific colors new routes and attacks.
Choose domination or destruction consistentlyThe route affects towns and the behavior of dark magic.
Protect equipped veteransThe Graveyard can restore favorites at a cost in other minions.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The OverlordPlayer rulerA new Overlord who grows from the Nordberg prologue into a conqueror.
GnarlReturning minion adviserGuides the new ruler through the Netherworld’s systems.
KeldaNordberg companion and potential mistressConnects the ruler’s early life with the later household.
JunoEmpire-associated potential mistressBecomes involved during the conquest of Everlight.
Queen FayElven queenA major figure connected with the Sanctuary and magical creatures.
Emperor SolariusEmpire rulerLeads the power opposing magical beings and the Overlord.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
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Minions, mounts and formationsColor roles still define the horde →

Pictures All pictures →

The Overlord stands amid red magical flames as minions move across a stone path.
The Overlord stands amid red magical flames as minions move across a stone path.
The Overlord and minions face a large fallen armored opponent near autumn-colored trees.
The Overlord and minions face a large fallen armored opponent near autumn-colored trees.
A large war machine overlooks a settlement and a line of distant soldiers.
A large war machine overlooks a settlement and a line of distant soldiers.
A huge panda charges through a green forest clearing toward minions.
A huge panda charges through a green forest clearing toward minions.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Overlord II: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com