Overlord Commands and guard markers: split the horde effectively
Use send, sweep, recall and guard orders to solve fights and machinery puzzles.
Edition covered
Original Overlord campaign and publisher pictures from the base-game PC listing, including a labeled multiplayer arena scene. Raising Hell adds Abyss areas and later content; Overlord II has different tyranny, mount and resurrection systems.
Send and sweep serve different precision needs
Sending directs minions toward a target, while sweeping guides the group through a path. Use the sweep to route around hazards or collect nearby objects, and use target lock when an exact interaction matters.
| Command | Best use | Common check |
|---|---|---|
| Send | Attack or interact with a target | Use target lock for precision |
| Sweep | Guide a route through space | Avoid hazards for the selected colors |
| Recall | Bring a group back | Check which color is selected |
| Guard marker | Hold a useful position | Place fragile groups away from melee |
A guard marker creates a position to defend
Place selected minions at a marker to stop them following every movement of the Overlord. This allows a ranged group to remain on high ground while the ruler and Browns draw enemies below.
| Group | Suggested position | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Browns | Narrow approach | Hold ordinary enemies |
| Reds | High or protected ground | Deliver ranged fire |
| Greens | Ambush route behind the target | Exploit their back attack |
| Blues | Safe area behind the battle | Recover fallen minions |
| Object carriers | Cleared route to the gate | Deliver the Tower object safely |
Check the selected color before recalling
Commands act on the currently selected group. If a minion appears to ignore recall, inspect the selection and whether it is assigned to a task or marker before assuming it is trapped.
Heavy objects need enough free minions
Tower objects, wheels and obstructions show their labor requirement. Minions already carrying or guarding cannot do another job simultaneously, so temporarily reassign a group when a mechanism lacks workers.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Overlord publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |