Written by Michael Owen | He is Coming

Survival in He Is Coming hinges on clever navigation, preemptive combat tactics, and synergistic builds. With limited time, randomized loot, and strategic map exploration, players must prioritize efficiency over brute force.

Time and Movement Mechanics

Runs are divided into **weeks** (3 days + 3 nights) capped by a boss fight:

• Day: 50 tile steps
• Night: 30 tile steps
• Sight radius: 5 tiles (day) vs. 3 tiles (night)

Enemies remain stationary during daylight but chase if spotted at night—**you can’t outrun them**. Triggering bosses early via the pause menu preserves movement tiles and skips ambushes.

Map Navigation Strategies

Daytime Tactics

Scour graves, merchants, and cauldrons while enemies are idle. Optimize routes to avoid dead-ends after dark.

Nighttime Survival

Use walls and terrain to break enemy line-of-sight. Avoid direct paths where possible.

Game Modes Overview

• Woodland: Default mode. Unlocks Swampland upon completion.
• Swampland: Features poison mechanics and tougher foes.
• Kingmaker: Battle player-crafted builds. Collect crowns by defeating 5 bosses to unlock skins.

Core Combat Mechanics

Turn-based battles rely on:

• Health (critical for survival)
• Armor (blocks damage; replenishes post-fight)
• Attack (base damage per turn)
• Speed (determines turn order, not movement)

Advanced Build Strategies

Speed Build

• Prioritize Saffron Talon set and speed-enhancing forges.
• Pair with on-hit effects (acid, thorns).
• Falls off against armor-heavy enemies.

Tank/Regen Build

• Fuse Rock Roast or Vampiric Wine with Honeycomb.
• Stack armor regeneration and healing triggers.

Stone-Cold Challenge

Use **Stone-tagged items** exclusively. Start with Ore Heart or Stoneslab Sword. Farm Rock Roasts and Ironstone gear.

Item Fusion & Triggers

Merge food in Cauldrons for hybrid effects. For example:

• Stone Steak + Redwood Roast = **Rock Roast**
• Rock Roast + Honeycomb = **Double Armor**

Arrange items strategically—triggers like **Exposed** (armor loss) or **Wounded** (half health) activate in slot order.

Boss Fight Checklist

• Fill all item slots before engaging.
• Position armor/healing items early.
• Fuse food preemptively.
• Adapt for Kingmaker’s player-made synergy builds.

FAQ

Does Speed affect movement?

No—only battle turn order.

How does triggering bosses early work?

Use the pause menu. Unused tiles carry over.

Are bomb builds viable late-game?

No—armor/poison counters them.