When you’re trying to build an army, your defensive characters are often unsung heroes.

Lex is one of the first characters Alain recruits to his cause.

Lex is primarily a defensive unit specialising in blocking Physical Attacks from reaching your back row.

Lex cheers as he speaks to his friends in Unicorn Overlord.

Here’s how to build Unicorn Overlord’s main character, Alain.

Lex is a Fighter class character who can be promoted into a Vanguard.

Lex Overview

Lex isprimarily a defense-oriented character, though he also has decent options for attacking.

Alain raises his sword to attack an enemy in Unicorn Overlord.

Class

Fighter

Fighters are good at fighting enemies (especiallyHunters) andprotecting the allies behind them.

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Resist Ranged Assist

Lex takesless damagefromRangedAssist attacks.

You are also able to have Alain marry Lex.

Lex and his allies cheers after his victory in Unicorn Overlord.

It’s also not a bad idea to equip him withitems that will improve his HP and Guard stats.

This is especially useful if many of his allies are squishy.

Sanguine Blade

This sword is useful because it allows him to periodicallyincrease his HP with Sanguine Attack.

Scarlett prays at the altar in Unicorn Overlord.

This is especially helpful if he gets hit by some powerful Magickal attacks.

It also increases his overall defensive stats.

Azure Crest Shield

This shield is great for increasing Lex’s defensive stats and for giving himone extra PP.

Lex apologises to Alain in Unicorn Overlord.

This can be useful when you really need it.

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Protects an ally from all incoming damage.

Quick Guard

Blocks an enemy.

Lex’s stats and equipment menu in Unicorn Overlord.

Don’t get overwhelmed.

Here’s everything you oughta know about tactics in Unicorn Overlord.

A Vanguard attacks an enemy in Unicorn Overlord.

Lex Attacks Alain in Unicorn Overlord

Ilenia in combat from Unicorn Overlord

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