How to Fight the Blackwing Legion in the War of the Stone Dragon: A Beginner's Guide

The Blackwing Legion is at the core of the PVE gameplay in the Dragonstone War, where players obtain hero upgrade materials and soldier training manuals by challenging enemy legions on the map. Here's how to tackle the Blackwing Legion in Dragonstone War, which requires consuming a Blackwing Clearing Order (one recovers every four hours), with additional rewards for first-time clearance of new levels. This guide will introduce you to lineup selection and practical combat operations, helping newcomers efficiently conquer early stages.

The challenge against the Blackwing Legion is in single-player mode, requiring players to form an army consisting of heroes and soldiers. It's recommended for beginners to use the "Shinuo + Robin" or "Thor + Haro" hero combinations; the former is suitable for steady advancement, while the latter focuses on burst damage. For troop types, it's suggested to choose "Mighty Acorns" as the main ranged DPS, paired with "Sullen Mudmen" or "Stalwart Stone Men" as front-line tanks. Mighty Acorns have high single-target damage, making them ideal for clearing enemy backline units, whereas Sullen Mudmen can absorb a large amount of damage, ensuring the safety of the backline.

Before the challenge, it's advised to check other players' successful lineups by clicking the "View Others' Lineup" button in the Blackwing Legion interface, allowing you to copy configurations that have successfully cleared the stage. If there are no reference lineups available in your server, observe the composition of the enemy troops. For example, if the enemy's main force consists of Mighty Acorns, prioritize using AOE heroes (like Thor) or horde-style troops (such as Forest Predators) to counter them. Enemy backline squishy units are vulnerable to assassin-type troops (like Drillers), so adjust your lineup accordingly.

In battle, frontline heroes or soldiers need to take the brunt of the damage, so ensuring their survivability is crucial. Shinuo's skills can provide shields and damage reduction, making him suitable as the main tank, while Robin can deal ranged damage and control enemies. In terms of troop positioning, place tank units in the front and ranged DPS units in the back to avoid direct attacks from enemy melee units. If the enemy lineup is mainly composed of ranged units, add more backline-cutting troops like Drillers to quickly eliminate enemy DPS units.

The first victory over the Blackwing Legion rewards Codex Points and returned Blackwing Clearing Orders, so it's advisable to prioritize challenging the highest level currently accessible to maximize gains. After level 15, the Blackwing Legion supports dual-lineup challenges, with each lineup's first victory earning rewards, something newcomers often overlook.

To overcome the Blackwing Legion, make good use of the lineup replication feature to quickly adapt to countering combinations, and master the timing of tank damage absorption and AOE bursts during battles. After level 15, when coordinating two teams, balance population allocation, and manage daily Clearing Orders to ensure high-reward challenges. During the novice period, heroes can be reset for free, so feel free to experiment with various tactics.