At A Glance
- Unit possession lets you directly control a soldier in battle for a hands-on advantage.
- Learn how to activate possession on mobile devices step by step.
- Discover the best units to control and strategies to use them effectively.
One of the most exciting features of TABS Pocket Edition is the ability to possess a unit. This mechanic allows you to step into the shoes of any soldier you’ve placed on the battlefield and control them directly in real time.
Instead of just watching your army fight, you can take charge of an archer, swordsman, or even a massive giant and personally influence the outcome of a battle.
Unit possession is available in both the mobile and PC versions of TABS, but the controls have been adapted for touchscreens.
How to Possess a Unit on Mobile
Here’s how you can take over a unit in TABS Pocket Edition:
- Place your army: Start a battle by choosing your units and positioning them.
- Start the battle: Once combat begins, tap the possession icon on the screen.
- Select a unit: Tap on the unit you want to control.
- Use on-screen controls: A joystick appears for movement, while action buttons let you attack, shoot, or use special abilities depending on the unit type.
- Switch or exit: You can leave possession to return to normal view or take control of another unit.
The process is quick, letting you jump in and out of the fight as needed.
Best Units to Possess in TABS Pocket Edition
Not all units are equally fun—or useful—to control. Some are better suited for manual play. Based on community feedback and player testing, here are the top picks:
- Archers and Musketeers: Precision ranged units shine under manual aim, letting you pick off priority targets.
- Catapults and Ballistae: These heavy weapons are slow and often miss when left to AI, but in your hands, they can dominate.
- Giants (Tree or Club Giants): Possessing giants makes you a tank on the battlefield, capable of crushing enemies directly.
- Special Units with Abilities: Wizards, Valkyries, and Reapers are all strong when guided manually, as you can time their abilities better than the AI.
- Shield Units: Manually blocking and pushing through enemy lines can turn the tide in close matches.
Strategies for Using Possession Effectively
Simply taking control of a unit won’t guarantee victory. Here are strategies to get the most out of possession:
- Target High-Value Enemies: Manually focus down dangerous units like catapults or ranged squads.
- Break Formations: Use giants or shield units to disrupt tight enemy lines.
- Precision Shooting: Take over ranged units to hit enemies your AI teammates might miss.
- Flanking Attacks: Move manually controlled units around the sides to attack from behind.
- Time Your Switch: Sometimes it’s best to let the AI handle the fight until the right moment—then jump in when your chosen unit is about to engage.
By combining your manual control with smart placement of AI allies, you can swing difficult battles in your favor.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
New players often make these errors when using possession:
- Over-relying on one unit: Even a possessed unit can’t win alone if you ignore army composition.
- Poor positioning: If you don’t move carefully, your controlled unit may get surrounded and eliminated.
- Forgetting objectives: It’s easy to get caught up in manual fighting and forget broader strategy.
- Switching too often: Rapidly swapping units can leave you disoriented and reduce effectiveness.
Learning when and how to possess units is just as important as which unit you choose.
Tips for Mobile Controls
Touch controls are different from PC, so here are mobile-specific suggestions:
- Adjust sensitivity in settings: Lower sensitivity can help with aiming ranged weapons.
- Use two thumbs: One for movement (joystick), one for abilities and attacks.
- Practice with different unit types: Archers feel very different from melee fighters, and mastering both will expand your options.
- Zoom in and out: Adjusting the camera helps with targeting accuracy.
With practice, you’ll find that possession feels natural, even on a touchscreen.
Final Thoughts
Unit possession is one of the most unique and enjoyable mechanics in TABS Pocket Edition. It transforms the game from a battle simulator into an action experience, giving you direct control over the chaos.
By mastering the possession system, choosing the right units, and applying smart strategies, you can win battles that might otherwise feel impossible. Whether you’re sniping enemies with an archer or smashing through armies as a giant, possession adds a whole new layer of fun and depth to the mobile game.