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Blood for Blood

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CAMPAIGN · THE LAST KHANS

Blood for Blood

The Cumans first help Hungary resist Tatar raids, but the alliance collapses after Kotyan is murdered. Move between the northern and southern sides of the Danube, gather supplies from Ox Carts, strike the Hungarian nobles, and escape before Austria can close the route.

Blood for Blood Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Blood for Blood Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

The Cumans first help Hungary resist Tatar raids, but the alliance collapses after Kotyan is murdered. Move between the northern and southern sides of the Danube, gather supplies from Ox Carts, strike the Hungarian nobles, and escape before Austria can close the route.

Player approach

Blood for Blood has flexible objectives but sensitive event triggers, so a compact army and deliberate exploration prevent premature attacks. Use the Ox Carts as both supply rewards and clues to each camp’s next stage.

Step-by-step plan

Keep the main force grouped while protecting the Hungarian villages north of the river. Visit the marked Cuman camp to unlock the Blacksmith, Stable, and Archery Range before approaching the village trigger that begins the Tatar attack. Defend the village fully so its reward Ox Carts continue to arrive, and collect the merchant and camp objectives one at a time. At each new stage, bring the Ox Carts to the active camp for the Kipchak and resources, then scout the surrounding area when a trigger seems incomplete.

Risks and adjustments

Objectives can activate unexpectedly if units wander away from the main force. Do not let the village fall while expecting more supply carts, and search the whole accessible map if an objective stalls instead of charging into an unrelated enemy base.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Blood for Blood trigger-safe expedition.

Mission overview

The Cumans first help Hungary resist Tatar raids, but the alliance collapses after Kotyan is murdered. Move between the northern and southern sides of the Danube, gather supplies from Ox Carts, strike the Hungarian nobles, and escape before Austria can close the route.

Objectives

  1. Report to the Cuman camp.
  2. Protect the Hungarian village and the merchant’s Trade Cart.
  3. Bring Ox Carts to Cuman camps and clear the Tatar raiders from the swamp.
  4. Capture a Tatar Trebuchet and seize the Hungarian transport ships.
  5. Cross the Danube to the southern Cuman camp.
  6. Destroy two Hungarian Noble Castles and six of the nine Hungarian villages.
  7. Escape north with at least ten soldiers.
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Scenario · Kotyan Khan
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