Sengoku Rance satisfaction points: Priority Guide

Satisfaction points, commonly called SAT, are used to select special bonuses during a campaign. The reward list is not a simple shop sorted by cost. Each bonus has a priority position, and the game determines which eligible rewards appear in the satisfaction window.

The list can display only 12 bonuses. If more than 12 rewards meet their conditions, lower-priority choices may remain hidden even though the requirements have been fulfilled. This makes SAT planning important: unlocking more events is not always enough if several higher-priority rewards occupy the visible list.

The first five bonuses in the priority order remain at the bottom of the in-game list. Other bonuses appear above them in descending priority. This layout is useful when checking repeatable rewards, because the visible position does not always represent the reward’s actual strategic value.

The most dependable general-purpose options are Full Heal All Forces, Troop Limit +100, and +50 Troops for All Units. These can be repeated and remain useful throughout a long campaign. The best choice depends on whether the immediate problem is damaged units, low troop capacity, or weak army totals.

For a detailed priority listing, consult the Sengoku Rance: Satisfaction page.

SAT bonuses cover several different reward types. Some improve the entire army, while others unlock commanders, upgrade individual characters, or provide event-specific advantages. Treating every reward as equal can lead to poor timing, especially when a one-time bonus competes with an infinitely repeatable option.

The following table separates repeatable resources from limited campaign rewards.

The action bonuses deserve special attention. The first listed version requires at least 50 SAT, requires Sill, and cannot be taken if the second game bonus for an additional action fan was used. Later versions require at least 160 SAT and 260 SAT, with exact maximum action-fan conditions.

Rance-specific bonuses are limited but distinctive. Rance Attack teaches Rance the Rance Attack skill and can replace an existing fourth-slot skill. Rance: Make All Troops Elite raises his combat stats by one, while Rance: +1 Moves requires at least 100 SAT and the previous Rance bonus.

Other notable limited rewards include Kenshin’s level increase, Sill’s improved mid-battle healing, item rewards such as Mannequin Neko, and the two Volunteer Army bonuses connected to Monster Army battles.

Foreign reinforcements are among the most conditional SAT rewards. The bonus can be taken up to six times, but the process has several separate stages. Calling a commander does not mean that commander joins immediately.

The available sequence includes Leazas commanders Kanami, Maria, and Leila, followed by Zeth commanders Rizna, Urza, and Magic. Some recruits depend on earlier story or character conditions. For example, Maria requires the Tanegashima Clan to have been introduced, while Urza requires Rizna and Magic requires both earlier Zeth recruits.

If the reinforcement option disappears, inspect the System Info screen and confirm whether a commander was called but has not arrived or has not been accepted. The missing button may reflect an unfinished reinforcement sequence rather than a broken campaign.

SAT comes from a broad mixture of campaign progress, character events, dungeon activity, and selected conquest outcomes. Because many rewards are tied to one-time events, it is useful to record which characters and locations have already produced points.

Several repeatable sources are especially easy to track:

• Visiting Rance’s room can provide +1 SAT under the listed condition.
• Later visits to Yamatai can provide +1 SAT after the first visit.
• Certain character events can provide repeatable points.
• Relationship improvements and some resource bonuses remain repeatable.
• Dungeon events can provide substantial one-time totals, including Sill-related rewards in Shell’s dungeon.

Sill is one of the most important SAT contributors. Her events include an initial reward, several purple dungeon-related events, a cosplay event requiring Kouhime and control of at least 10 non-vassal provinces, a birthday event after Nobunaga breaks the fourth gourd at Honnouji, and additional location or character events.

Turn requirements matter for several rewards. Resting Recovery Rate +50 Troops becomes available after turn 20, while the +100 version requires turn 40 and the earlier recovery bonus. Troop Replenishment Cost -1 begins after turn 21, with another version available after turn 41.

Character-specific timing can also remove a reward. Katsui Shibata’s Cure Injury bonus disappears after turn 29 if the required commander is absent. This makes some bonuses worth checking before advancing too far into the campaign.

There is no single best SAT purchase for every route. A player preparing for a difficult war may value healing and troop increases, while a player building a long-term expansion campaign may prefer action bonuses and commander relationships.

A practical priority approach looks like this:

1. Protect campaign continuity. Do not call reinforcements unless NP, time, and roster space are available.
2. Secure threshold rewards. Action bonuses at 50, 160, and 260 SAT require deliberate saving.
3. Use repeatable army rewards when they solve an immediate problem. Healing and troop growth are strong recovery tools.
4. Take one-time character rewards before their event windows close.
5. Avoid filling the visible bonus list with rewards that are not part of your current plan.

Satisfaction points are best understood as a priority-management system rather than a simple reward currency. The strongest results come from tracking visibility, prerequisites, timing, and the difference between repeatable and one-time bonuses.

For most campaigns, keep three questions in mind:

• Is the reward visible, or is it being displaced by higher-priority options?
• Does taking it now support the next several turns?
• Could selecting it consume an opportunity needed for a character, route, or reinforcement plan?

When the answer is unclear, inspect the available list, review System Info, and favor rewards that match your current campaign objective. A disciplined SAT plan can improve army stability, unlock additional actions, and prevent reinforcement progress from stalling.