Dragon Force Database

Battle Formations

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Special

	This is the most basic battle strategy. It places the general behind all of the troops. This strategy is used mainly as a straight forward attack.
Generals who can use it: All

Offensive

	Mixes offensive and defensive battle strategies. It devides the troop so that 70% will be on offense and 30% will be on defense.
Generals who can use it: All

Defensive

	Heavy emphasis is placed on a defensive battle strategy. It devides the troop so that 30% will be on offense and 70% will be on defense.
Generals who can use it: All

Breach

	This offensive formation is a breakthrough style that devides the troop into two unit: front and rear. The fighting ability is concentrated on the front unit.
Generals who can use it: Gongos, Mikhal, Aisha, Baghib, Bastion, Crawford, Diablo, Dugglar, Duran, Enya, Erin, Fiina, Garyus, Gator, Gaul, Graggel, Gunter, Hagar, Hilga, Kharhaz, Marina, Mistal, Neil, Ortega, Piper, Razor, Rudger, Rykker, Ryskim (1), Slate, Sliver, Sylphia, Uryll, Wriph, Zado

Protect

	This battle formation creates a wall in front of the general by dividing the troop into two units: offensive and defensive. A soldier's defensive ability will be increased.
Generals who can use it: Goldark, Ayrios, Cher, Gulen, Jackal, Katis, Kilrein, Kodiak, Kulien, Kyoem (1), Link, Madruk, Nelson, Raizak, Ramzal, Rog, Saharzad, Santana, Saul, Shadow, Shirox, Sierra, Skugg, Slythis, Slytt, Tsugal, Tzuvan, Varshyl, Veltarna, Yuug

Raid

	This battle divides the troop into two different units: a raid unit that goes to attack the enemy's general, and a defensive unit that protects that general. Attack speed is increased with this formation.
Generals who can use it: Leon, Reinhart, Alex, Ardor, Bagril, Fynn, Galam, Gasper, Gilette, Golem, Gorudias, Gyzzdark, Karakk, Katt, Livion, Mileen, Milishea, Narrak, Ogredd, Paine, Presto, Raitt, Ramda, Reiner, Rock, Ruix, Sayaka, Scar, Scythe (1), Silva, Yanna, Zakk, Zanon

Squad

	Prevents fighting ability to be consumed by dividing the troops into different units. This will increase their offensive ability. The general will be placed behind the offensive units.
Generals who can use it: Junon, Teiris, Atakin, Bardal, Barat, Barrat, Borgon, Cinna, Faliel, Fern, Fyffer, Gaul(1), Grog, Grudar, Gunner, Hagane, Ishtar, Kidd, Krystiss, Kumonn, Kyoem (2), Manoa, Mea, Myria, Nyvkall, Phylla, Randolph, Rygar, Shione, Scythe (2), Talon, Tazzax, Vlad, Vangal

Surround

	Used to round up all enemies by dividing the troop into two different units; an offensive unit and a raid unit. A soldier's defensive power will be increased. The general will be placed behind all of the soldiers.
Generals who can use it: Wein, Agonni, Beykall, Blakk, Dayn, Farilis, Gekai, Gigg, Gustav, Hayate, Helm, Hikkis, Nina, Norse, Laine, Klaww, Lone, Lyria, Phylicia, Rufas, Ryskim (2), Shaia, Sophie, Stegalt, Taulus, Viper, Voitt, Yuni, Yuri, Zagat, Zatai