Night Stalker
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Stealth & predation
Spend night units aggressively on hunts and infiltrations. Daytime is for recovery, crafting, and scouting.
Strengths
- Excellent map control after dark
- High loot density (est.)
- Synergizes with occult rituals
Watch-outs
- Day wallet can feel idle if you over-invest
- Detection failures burn contingency units
Starter tips
- Keep a 16-unit contingency buffer
- Use Save Family Fast only if story timers feel tight
Heartstring
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Romance & companions
Schedule companion scenes first, then fill remaining units with the minimum main-path set.
Strengths
- Deep character payoff
- Strong late-game personal endings (est.)
Watch-outs
- Easy to overspend early
- Requires discipline on side content
Starter tips
- Start from Romance Priority preset
- Track remaining units after every gift night
Crimson Rite
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Occult power curve
Trade social flexibility for ritual preparation and night dominance. Daytime is logistics; nights are the real campaign.
Strengths
- Strong late supernatural toolkit (est.)
- Clear night-unit spending plan
Watch-outs
- Riskier if rituals fail and burn contingency
- Weaker court reputation early
Starter tips
- Park long day-only tours until rituals stabilize
- Read the day vs night guide before overfilling nights
