Welcome to NGB and our Unicorn Overlord guide on the Shield to the Sacred side quest! Learn how to begin and finish the quest, discover the rewards you’ll earn and the strategy we applied to conquer the battle stage. Keep in mind that we prioritized tasks like freeing forts, capturing bridges, and clearing watchtowers before meeting the victory conditions to maximize experience points, war funds, Honors, and renown, all crucial for strengthening the Liberation Army.
How to Start the Shield to the Sacred Quest
To begin the Shield to the Sacred quest in Unicorn Overlord, you must first complete The Faithless Knight side quest. Afterwards, head south to find an abbey, which will trigger a cutscene.
Battle Prep Phase
For this battle, you’ll mainly be facing Featherbow, Legionnaire and Swordmaster enemies so plan your units accordingly.
| Enemy Units | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Berserker | Calvary / Thieves |
| Bishop | Hunters |
| Breaker | Thieves / Gladiators |
| Doom Knight | Flying foes |
| Druid | Clerics |
| Featherbow | Archers |
| Great Knight | Flying foes / Thieves |
| Gryphon Master | Archer classes / Swordfighters |
| Landsknecht | Thieves |
| Legionnaire | Witches / Wizards / Warriors |
| Rogue | Hunters / Swordfighters |
| Sainted Knight | Flying foes |
| Sergeant | Hoplites / Fighters |
| Sniper | Fighters / Hoplites |
| Swordmaster | Archers |
| Vanguard | Warriors / Magick attacks – Witches / Sorceress / Wizards / Sorcerers / Elven Fencers |
| Viking | Fragile – No weaknesses |
| Witch / Sorceress | Radiant Knights / Hunters |
Battle Stage
When you load into the map, you’ll find yourself in the southwestern corner of the area on an island surrounded by a ton of enemies and 5 enemy Command Posts.
Be on the lookout for shiny objects on the ground throughout the battle stage. You’ll be able to receive the following items: Mantlet Kit, Conveyance Crystal x2, Healing Tonic (L) and Healing Font (L).
Southwestern Command Post
This post is guarded by a ballista which is within range of your Command Post.
Northwestern Command Post
This post has 2 watchtowers and a catapult within range.
Northern Command Post
This post has a watchtower that almost reaches it. It also has an archer unit out front that provides ranged support.
Liberation Rewards
- Hunter’s Claymore / Conveyance Stone
Northeastern Command Post
This post is within range of 2 watchtowers.
Citytail Ruins
This ruins can be found in the northeastern corner.
Liberation Rewards
- Dew of Strength
Eastern Command Post
There is a nearby Sorcerer that provides magick assist and is in range of a watchtower.
Liberation Rewards
- Stardust Hourglass
Shield to the Sacred Quest Rewards
For completing Shield to the Sacred in Unicorn Overlord, you’ll receive the following rewards:
- Spellsteel Sword
- Conveyance Stone
- Noble Albion Alliance
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