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Desire

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Desire

Three powers race to control the sacred city of Kannauj. The Monument drives a King of the Hill contest, while its owner receives a steady resource income; repair the city’s Monasteries and complete the military side tasks for additional advantages.

Desire Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Desire Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Three powers race to control the sacred city of Kannauj. The Monument drives a King of the Hill contest, while its owner receives a steady resource income; repair the city’s Monasteries and complete the military side tasks for additional advantages.

Player approach

Desire is decided by holding the Monument when the timer expires. Take it early for the resource stream, but keep a fast group ready to reclaim it if another faction captures it near the deadline.

Step-by-step plan

Send the Scout to the Monument immediately and use its income to accelerate the economy. Add Rathas or Battle Elephants while scouting the Pratihara approaches, then contest the Monument before the opponent secures a lasting hold. If an enemy takes it, preserve cavalry and Rathas for a timed return rather than committing the entire army too early.

Risks and adjustments

The player only needs control at the final moment, but waiting until the last seconds risks being unable to dislodge the holder. Keep an escort near the Monument and watch for a counterattack as your force moves away.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Desire last-minute Monument control.

Mission overview

Three powers race to control the sacred city of Kannauj. The Monument drives a King of the Hill contest, while its owner receives a steady resource income; repair the city’s Monasteries and complete the military side tasks for additional advantages.

Objectives

  1. Capture and hold the Monument in Kannauj until its countdown expires.
  2. Optional: build a Castle and train 10 Rathas.
  3. Optional: repair the Monasteries in Kannauj.
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Scenario · Devapala
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