BRIGANDINE ABYSS Monsters Guide

How Do Monster Troops Work?

Each leader can command up to five monsters within a command-cost limit. Monsters bring different movement, attributes, attacks, recovery, and support skills. The new Support & Deploy system can remove one monster from active formation to grant its support trait to the leader.

Key Takeaways

• Five monsters is a slot maximum, not always the optimal count.
• Command cost determines legal composition.
• Balance damage, recovery, range, and movement.
• Compare a support trait with the lost field unit.

Building a Troop

Start with the leader's job and terrain. Add a monster that covers the leader's weakest range, then recovery or support, then damage and attribute coverage. Keep enough mobility to maintain formation on the actual map.

Before using Support & Deploy, ask whether the leader bonus changes the battle more than another body, action, and target on the field. The answer varies by objective and enemy composition.

Monster Squad Role Check

Check	Ready when...	Fix when...
Command cost	Every assigned monster fits the leader's displayed limit	Remove or replace the least essential role
Frontline	The leader is not the only unit able to hold space	Add a durable role without breaking cost
Range and recovery	The troop can contribute without stacking every unit on one hex line	Rebalance with support or ranged coverage
Support & Deploy	The support effect beats the removed monster's active turn	Keep the monster deployed when field presence matters more

Run this check during Organization Phase, then refine the formation with the monster squad-building guide.

FAQ

Can every troop field five monsters?

Only if the total remains within the leader's command cost.

Can monsters class change?

Yes, after meeting the relevant live requirements.

Is a rare monster automatically best?

No. Cost, role, attributes, and formation value determine usefulness.

Monster Roles and Recruitment Checks

Role	Formation job	Recruitment check
Frontline	Occupy safe hexes and protect the leader	Cost must leave room for support
Ranged/support	Contribute without blocking movement	Range and terrain access must fit the troop
Mobile finisher	Reach exposed targets or pressure a retreat	Do not outrun leader support
Durable anchor	Hold a border or contested objective	High cost must justify the Organization Phase slot

Recruitment and troop changes are handled during organization. The official overview confirms troop strengthening and task management but not a complete named monster recruitment table, so exact monster names, costs, and expedition rewards are Not Confirmed here. Use Monster Squad Building for formation decisions.

Monster Roles and Command Tradeoffs

Role	Deployment job	Squad-building check
Frontline	Absorb pressure and hold space	Do not consume all healing/support capacity
Ranged	Attack behind the leader/frontline	Protect its firing lane
Healer/support	Extend troop endurance	Confirm it still fits command cost
Mobile/flanker	Reach exposed targets or territory	Avoid isolation outside leader support

A leader troop can contain up to five monsters, but command capacity—not the slot cap alone—determines the legal composition. Monsters available for recruitment vary by base.