Sanctuary Shattered Sun Faction Picker — Find Your Faction
Interactive quiz to recommend EDA, Guard, or Chosen based on your RTS playstyle — with links to faction guides and tier list.
Sanctuary Shattered Sun Faction Picker
Choosing between EDA, Guard, and Chosen is one of the first meaningful decisions in Sanctuary: Shattered Sun. Each faction on the Dyson Sphere offers different economy curves, unit rosters, and win conditions tied to your King-Piece commander. Picking wrong does not hard-lock you — but it can flatten your first ten hours if you prefer macro spam while playing a high-tech faction that punishes economic mistakes harshly.
Use the interactive Faction Picker above to answer playstyle questions and receive a personalized recommendation. Then read the deep dives below to confirm your choice before Early Access.
The Three Factions at a Glance
EDA — Earth Defense Alliance
Pragmatic industrial warfare. Strong flux economy fundamentals, mass production, and straightforward Attack Move pushes. Best match for beginners and Supreme Commander UEF-style macro players. Full guide: EDA faction page.
Guard — Enigmatic Defenders
Shield networks, positional defense, and attrition warfare. Slower expansions but superior holding power on choke points. Ideal if you enjoy radar control, wreck reclamation under fire, and outlasting reckless rushers. Full guide: Guard faction page.
Chosen — Futuristic Elite
High-tech units, weather control, and superweapon timing. Smaller armies, higher skill ceiling, explosive payoff when flux management is clean. Veterans from competitive RTS backgrounds often main Chosen. Full guide: Chosen faction page.
After Your Result
- Read how to choose a faction for the full decision framework.
- Launch the demo and play the first mission with your recommended faction.
- Compare community rankings on the tier list — balance shifts with demo patches.
- See how factions fit the broader meta in our demo review and Supreme Commander comparison.
Faction identity is half the fun in large-scale RTS. Let the picker narrow the field; let the Dyson Sphere battlefield confirm your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can I change faction after picking?
Yes in skirmish and demo replays. Multiplayer lets you pick each match.
Which faction is best for beginners?
EDA is the most common recommendation due to forgiving economy and unit costs.
Does the picker account for multiplayer?
It focuses on playstyle. Multiplayer meta may differ — check the tier list after patches.
Are factions paywalled?
No. All three are included in the base game and demo scenarios.
How often is the tier list updated?
After major demo and Early Access patches. Follow our updates section.
What if my friends play another faction?
Team composition is flexible. Pick for enjoyment first; learn counters on faction pages.