CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST
A Man of God
Hold two distant coastal cities against sustained Mamluk pressure. Protect the Castles that anchor each defense, use the Crusader Orders as a mobile reserve, and exploit the optional alliance and enemy camps to relieve pressure.
Overview
Hold two distant coastal cities against sustained Mamluk pressure. Protect the Castles that anchor each defense, use the Crusader Orders as a mobile reserve, and exploit the optional alliance and enemy camps to relieve pressure.
Player approach
A Man of God is a long defensive mission with no Villager production, no new Town Centers, and no Imperial Age. Preserve the Castles in Acre and Tripoli by turning limited ships, trade income, and existing units into a sustainable defense.
Step-by-step plan
At the opening, regroup the army above the base and separate archers, cavalry, and infantry so each can respond quickly. Use Longbowmen as the main ranged defense, but keep them screened from Cavalry Archers and Mamelukes; answer rams with cavalry or carefully preserved Pikemen. Keep Mangonels on Stand Ground near the line and pull them back when enemy Mangonels target them. Use Fishing Ships for food and Trade Cogs for scarce wood or gold, then repair and reinforce defenses during quieter intervals. Watch both cities and prioritize the Castle whose approach is under attack.
Risks and adjustments
Wood is scarce and units cannot be replenished like a normal economy, so avoid wasting Longbowmen or Pikemen in repeated open fights. Tripoli can be harassed while Acre faces the heavier pressure; do not assume one city is safe. The Crusader Orders’ commands are unreliable, so plan as if their support will not arrive.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open A Man of God long-defense economy plan.
Mission overview
Hold two distant coastal cities against sustained Mamluk pressure. Protect the Castles that anchor each defense, use the Crusader Orders as a mobile reserve, and exploit the optional alliance and enemy camps to relieve pressure.
Objectives
- Keep at least one Castle standing in both Acre and Tripoli until the Mamluks withdraw.
- Optional: destroy Qaqun and Nazareth to weaken the enemy.
- Optional: loot enemy workshops for technology and resources.
- Optional: ally with the Ilkhanate by sending an emissary and paying tribute.
- Optional: use taunts to direct the Crusader Orders.
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- Scenario · Edward Longshanks
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