CAMPAIGN · LORDS OF THE WEST

Guiscard Arrives

Reunite Robert’s scattered Norman band, then choose between striking out independently or serving a regional power. Expand your control through baronies and villages before defeating the Lombard or Byzantine rival.

Overview

Player approach

Guiscard Arrives rewards taking over the first Red camp instead of razing it, then using that production and population space to capture a safer walled town. The opening depends on careful target selection.

Step-by-step plan

Gather the starting troops south of the gate and claim the first camp by changing diplomacy and defeating its guards, while keeping Guiscard alive and the buildings intact. Spend the starting resources on Serjeants to maintain pressure. Cross west toward the Yellow village but continue to the walled town first; use Light Cavalry to remove the Monk, Serjeants to engage Pikemen, and the rest of the mobile force against Crossbowmen. Secure the Town Center and University before confronting the other fronts, then defend against attacks arriving by transport from the south.

Risks and adjustments

Destroying captured buildings sacrifices production and population capacity. Do not let Guiscard take concentrated damage while leading every fight, and avoid a premature attack on the Yellow village if it would leave the force without a protected base.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Guiscard Arrives captured-base opening.

Mission overview

Objectives

Speak with Drogo de Hauteville, then reunite Robert with his followers.
Choose whether to seize a Norman barony, serve the Lombards at Salerno, or serve the Byzantines at Bari.
Control four Norman baronies (three on Standard difficulty).
Destroy either the Lombard or Byzantine Castle.
Optional: win hero duels, capture villages, and gather resources.

Focus: Scenario · The Hautevilles
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: Lords of the West
Region: Lords of the West
Classification: Scenarios