The classic seven-resource system was reduced to four: gold, wood, ore, and blood crystals, intended to focus gameplay more on tactical combat than micro-management.
Players choose between the paths of Tears (defensive/healing) or Blood (offensive/damage), which unlocks unique abilities and shapes the hero's development and story outcome.
The primary appeal of the Complete Edition is its inclusion of all expansions and DLCs, totaling over . The key components include: