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Brother against Brother

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Brother against Brother

Complete an opening duel, gather forces around Sancho’s lands, and take Alfonso alive. The final escort must keep both kings and El Cid safe.

Brother against Brother Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Brother against Brother Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Complete an opening duel, gather forces around Sancho’s lands, and take Alfonso alive. The final escort must keep both kings and El Cid safe.

Player approach

Brother against Brother begins with El Cid alone, then opens into an economy mission after he recovers his horse and King Sancho supplies an army. Complete the scripted opening before choosing a settlement.

Step-by-step plan

Defeat the Two-Handed Swordsman with El Cid, travel north to the horse pen, and return mounted to handle the Knight. When the Villagers and army arrive, cross the river with El Cid to convert the Serfs and their farms and camps. Establish a Town Center north of the cliffs by the woodline, then produce Villagers and build the economy before pursuing the rest of the objective.

Risks and adjustments

Do not expose El Cid while he is still unmounted or send the whole army into rugged ground. The converted Serfs are the opening economy; secure them before investing in forward production.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Brother against Brother El Cid opening.

Mission overview

Complete an opening duel, gather forces around Sancho’s lands, and take Alfonso alive. The final escort must keep both kings and El Cid safe.

Objectives

  1. Win King Sancho’s trial by combat.
  2. Keep El Cid alive.
  3. Capture King Alfonso by taking his castle.
  4. Bring Alfonso with El Cid to Sancho’s tournament grounds.
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