In the world of Lords, it is not only troops who grow.
The Lord evolves with them.
As Lin Shen began commanding his swarm, a deeper truth unfolded—a system designed to forge leaders from the soil of struggle, war, and instinct.
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🜁 Lord Experience Mechanics
Lords are directly connected to the growth of their forces.
> EXP is gained when:
– Troops defeat enemy soldiers or monsters
– Successful fusion or troop evolution occurs
– Hive expands territory or completes upgrades
– Swarm experiences are synced into the Hive Core
Each of these actions feeds back into the Lord's essence, slowly unlocking new powers, instincts, and mental integration with the swarm.
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🜁 Lord Tier Evolution Path
Tier Title Unlocks
Tier 0 Summoned Lord Basic command over starting troops. No bonuses.
Tier 1 Commanding Lord Remote command over wider areas. Basic troop morale bonus.
Tier 2 Linked Lord Hive synchronization range doubled. Improved troop response speed.
Tier 3 Instinctual Lord Can feel emotional signals from units. Anticipate danger.
Tier 4 Resonant Lord Hive traits begin adapting to Lord's personality. Minor aura buffs.
Tier 5 Hiveborne Lord Personal Hive Mutation unlocked. May choose a unique Hive Trait.
Tier 6+ ??? [Classified: Path-dependent Ascension]
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🜁 Trait Integration Sample (Tier 4+)
At higher tiers, a Lord's thoughts can echo into the swarm.
For example, a calm and calculated Lord may influence troop efficiency, while a ruthless one may develop Berserker variants over time.
These resonance traits are subtle at first—but grow stronger with each level.
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🜁 Fusion Connection Bonus
Lords with the Fusion Trait gain additional EXP when:
Fusions are successful
Rare variants are born
New evolution paths are discovered
This makes Lin Shen's path one of both command and creation.
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> As the Hive grows, so does the King.
As the King ascends, the Hive becomes legend.