Overlord II Possession and war machines: take direct control
Use possession stones, siege equipment and ships as distinct interaction systems.
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.
Possession begins at a special stone
Send minions to a Possession Stone and use the prompted action to transfer control. The Overlord’s body remains vulnerable, and the effect has a limited range, so secure the immediate area before committing.
| System | Requirement | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Possession Stone | Assigned minions and the possession action | Control a minion directly |
| Catapult | Enough crew at a cleared machine | Bombard structures or formations |
| Ballista | Enough crew at a cleared machine | Fire large projectiles through enemies |
| Ship | Crew and navigation controls | Travel, transport and ram |
The possessed minion follows minion-sized routes
Direct control lets the player enter places the Overlord cannot normally reach. Pay attention to color abilities and the route’s exit rather than treating possession as an ordinary view change with the same movement limits.
| Stage | Check | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Before possession | Overlord’s surroundings | The unattended body needs safety |
| During possession | Color ability and range | The route may need a specialist |
| Before using a machine | Crew requirement | Minions must operate it |
| Before ramming | Clear aligned approach | Speed helps only if the ship hits correctly |
War machines need a crew
Clear hostile operators, then send enough minions to the machine and activate it. The displayed labor requirement matters; a machine with too few assigned minions will not become useful just because the Overlord stands beside it.
Ships combine transport and combat
Ships can carry the group and Netherworld objects across water, and their ramming behavior depends on building speed. Line up the approach before accelerating so the target is in the ship’s path.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Overlord II publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |