Overlord II Netherworld, forging and resurrection: preserve a strong horde
Spend gold, gems, crystals and lifeforce without exhausting the army’s reserves.
Edition covered
Original Overlord II campaign and PC publisher pictures. The first Overlord’s corruption and forging rules are different; this page uses the sequel’s domination/destruction, mounts, possession and Netherworld systems.
Veteran equipment increases horde value
Minions collect better weapons and armor as they explore. Keep trained-looking, well-equipped groups alive when possible, because replacing a body does not instantly recreate all the equipment it carried.
| Resource | Use | Practical check |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Purchases and forging | Keep enough for the chosen recipe |
| Fairy Gems | Equipment requirements | Compare recipe cost |
| Dark Crystals | Rare equipment requirements | Spend on a deliberate upgrade |
| Lifeforce | Recruitment, upgrades and resurrection costs | Preserve a replacement reserve |
| Forge Stones | Unlock forge recipes | Recover before planning that item |
The Graveyard offers a costly second chance
Dead minions can be resurrected through the Graveyard by sacrificing others. Compare the value of a favorite veteran with the replacement stock needed for the next mission before restoring every loss indiscriminately.
| Decision | Benefit | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Recall a threatened veteran group | Protect equipment and experience of use | May slow the assault |
| Resurrect a favorite minion | Recover a valuable member | Requires sacrificing other minions |
| Forge an upgrade | Improve the ruler’s equipment | Uses resources also needed elsewhere |
| Farm an earlier domain | Rebuild lifeforce and gear | Requires a return trip |
Forging uses several resource types
Forge Stones unlock recipes, while gold, Fairy Gems, Dark Crystals and lifeforce support equipment creation. Read the individual recipe rather than assuming every sword uses the same mixture of resources.
Deliver upgrades before leaving the area
Netherworld objects need the indicated carriers and a cleared route to a gate or holder. If carriers stop, inspect the route for obstacles before recalling the entire group and abandoning a persistent improvement.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Overlord II publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |