Pokémon Conquest / Warlords and Early Partners

Pokémon Conquest Warlords and Early Partners

Identify the main Ransei leaders and their practical battle roles.

Edition covered

Original 2012 Nintendo DS release. Uses Conquest links, one-move Pokémon and Ransei battle rules; main-series levels and four-move sets do not apply.

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Warlords and Early Partners

Aurora leader

Begins the story with Eevee.

Early ally

Helps introduce Warriors, Pokémon and kingdom management.

Rival conqueror

A central Warlord in the struggle for Ransei.

Ignis Warlord

Associated with Fire-type Pokémon.

Nixtorm Warlord

Associated with Ice-type Pokémon.

Start with the Hero and Eevee. The protagonist begins in Aurora with Eevee.
Use Oichi as an early anchor. Oichi helps explain the link between Warriors and Pokémon.
Distinguish Warlords from regular Warriors. Named Warlords have special roles and transformation conditions.
Build teams around partners and terrain. A famous character does not guarantee the correct move shape for a narrow map.

Main leaders
Leader	Connection	Planning note
Hero / Heroine	Aurora and Eevee	Flexible long-term evolution direction
Oichi	Early companion	Useful introduction to Warrior support
Nobunaga	Central rival	Major story and episode role
Hideyoshi	Ignis	Fire-oriented opposition
Mitsuhide	Nixtorm	Ice-oriented opposition

Team selection reference
Check	Reason	Example decision
Link strength	Determines current effectiveness	Train an underdeveloped partner
Move shape	Controls reachable attack squares	Bring an attacker for a narrow lane
Movement	Controls objective access	Use mobility for banners
Warrior Skill	Adds one tactical option	Keep healing or movement support available

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Nintendo instruction manual	csassets.nintendo.com
Conquest reference	www.serebii.net