Be very careful when making choices in dialogue, as you can lose important characters (like the ones you've put the most work into) easily, sometimes without a hint as to what will happen.

If you play on easy mode, characters do not receive injuries, and you can skip War battles by overseeing them.

Renown is used to level up your characters, purchase supplies, and buy items to equip. Be sure not to spend it all in one place, as each of those areas are important. You can usually avoid purchasing items, as they drop at Godstones and through War battles.

Characters get their abilities to the next rank at levels 3 and 5.

The maximum level for each character is 5. They need 2 kills and 5 renown to get level 2, 5 kills and 10 renown to get level 3, 9 kills and 15 renown for level 4, and 14 kills and 20 renown for level 5. Each level gives 2 stat points to spend.

To survive in the game, you'll need to keep an eye on your supplies count. Once you hit 0, Varl, Fighters, and Clansmen will start to desert the caravan, leaving you with less to help out during wars.

Morale affects Willpower in battle. Lowest morale will give -2, low will give -1, normal +-0, Good will give +1, and the best Morale will give +2. This can turn the tide of battle in your favor quickly, as you'll have extra to spend. Be sure to rest up in camp to keep it high if you notice it dropping.

Don't try to level everyone up equally. Choose a few favored characters and stick with those, it's difficult (if not impossible) to get enough kills and renown to level all the characters available to 5.

Make good use of the Training arena in camp. You don't get injured or lose anything if you lose a battle in there, and it's great battle practice if you receive a new unit to test out.

Be careful with your choices in game, Most characters can die through your choices, or leave. It's possible to end Chapter 3 with only 1 character left in your party.

Inspect all the godstones, most will give you a chance at an item.

Don't ignore Armor Break, Exertion, and Willpower when assigning stats to characters. Strength and Armor will only get you so far. The abilities of the characters, if used correctly can give you a significant advantage.

After defeating the first wave in a War battle, if you choose to kill more dredge and win the battle, your caravan will receive a boost in Morale.

Playing the "good guy" type in all situations and choices will end up with many getting hurt or dying. Be sure to be prudent with your help, as times are dire for all.