In Northgard, there are multiple paths to victory, each catering to different playstyles. Whether you prefer military dominance, economic supremacy, or lore mastery, understanding each victory condition is crucial. This guide will cover all the victory conditions, which clans excel at them, and how to achieve them efficiently.

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1. Domination Victory

How to Win:

• Destroy all enemy Town Halls and hold their tile until the decolonization bar completes.
• Eliminate all players on a team to remove them from the game.

Best Clans for Domination Victory:

1. Wolf Clan – Strongest military economy with food bonuses from killing wildlife and aggressive lore benefits.
2. Snake Clan – Skirmishers can sneak through neutral tiles for early harassment and sabotage.
3. Bear Clan – Strong defensive capabilities with Shield Maiden and winter combat advantages.
4. Dragon Clan – Dragonkin receive a double damage bonus when fighting alone, making them formidable.

PVP & PVE Considerations:

• Domination is the most common PVP win condition, especially in 2v2 and 3v3 games.
• AI opponents follow predictable build paths, making them easier to overpower early on.
• High-tier players utilize early military rush strategies to eliminate opponents before other conditions can be met.

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2. Fame Victory

How to Win:

• Accumulate 1200 fame.
• Build the Altar of Kings, which generates additional fame.

Best Clans for Fame Victory:

1. Stag Clan – Best suited for this victory due to lore benefits like Glory of the Clan (+20% Fame gain) and Skalds passively producing fame.
2. Bear Clan – +3 Fame per kill when the Shield Maiden is present.
3. Goat Clan – Strong food economy ensures rapid expansion.
4. Raven Clan – Can colonize with crowns, making expansion easier.

PVP & PVE Considerations:

• Fame victories are common in longer, slower matches where economy and territory control matter more than military aggression.
• In FFA and multi-team maps, fame can be viable due to defensive expansion.
• AI rarely pressures players aggressively, making this a solid PVE strategy.

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3. Wisdom Victory

How to Win:

• Discover 15 lore technologies and unlock the Ancestral Knowledge blessing.

Best Clans for Wisdom Victory:

1. Boar Clan – Menders generate lore instead of food, making them the top wisdom clan.
2. Horse Clan – Excavation Lore generates lore while mining, speeding up tech progress.
3. Kraken Clan – Knowledge from Beyond allows trade routes to generate lore.

PVP & PVE Considerations:

• Wisdom victories are slow and rare in PVP. Military rush strategies dominate before 15 lore can be researched.
• More feasible in PVE, where long-term planning is possible.
• Carve Stones require stone, meaning early wisdom rushes can delay military upgrades.

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4. Trade Victory

How to Win:

• Build a Lighthouse (upgraded Longship Dock).
• Generate 2000 Commercial Influence by trading crowns.

Best Clans for Trade Victory:

1. Raven Clan – Can colonize with crowns and has unmatched economy scaling.
2. Goat Clan – Food trade bonuses (+50%) allow high crown generation.
3. Dragon Clan – Thralls increase worker efficiency, boosting economic output.
4. Stag Clan – Value of Great Deeds lore enhances economy and crown generation.

PVP & PVE Considerations:

• Trade victories are viable in FFA and larger team games where prolonged economic development is possible.
• High risk in PVP due to vulnerability to military attacks.
• Requires secure territory to sustain the long-term economic growth needed.

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5. Special Victory Conditions

How to Win:

• Complete randomly generated map-specific objectives, such as:
  1. Gates of Helheim – Control Helheim for a set period.
  2. Odin’s Sword – Reconstruct the legendary sword.
  3. Yggdrasil – Take control of the World Tree.

PVP & PVE Considerations:

• More common in AI matches since PVP games end too quickly for these conditions.
• Usually require strong military presence to hold contested territories.

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Best Clans for Each Victory Condition

Victory Condition	Best Clan
Domination	Wolf Clan
Fame	Stag Clan
Wisdom	Boar Clan
Trade	Raven Clan
Special Map Objectives	Map-dependent

Final Thoughts

• Domination victories are the most common in PVP, while Fame and Trade victories are viable in longer matches.
• Wisdom victories are rare due to slow progression and military-focused metas.
• Special victories depend on the map type and AI difficulty.

Master these victory conditions, and you’ll have the knowledge to dominate Northgard, no matter your playstyle!