CAMPAIGN · VICTORS AND VANQUISHED
Ironside
Björn leads a Viking expedition into the Mediterranean with a small force and limited replacements. Explore the coast, recruit Norse heroes, raid settlements and ships for wealth, and choose three major targets while protecting the expedition’s key vessels.
Overview
Björn leads a Viking expedition into the Mediterranean with a small force and limited replacements. Explore the coast, recruit Norse heroes, raid settlements and ships for wealth, and choose three major targets while protecting the expedition’s key vessels.
Player approach
Ironside pairs multiple fortified rivals with Wonder deadlines. A patient infantry-centered buildup is more reliable than splitting the starting force among several premature attacks.
Step-by-step plan
Secure a safe economy and research the available Imperial Age infantry upgrades before committing to a Wonder assault. Scout which rival is the most reachable, then gather a focused force with siege support and attack one city at a time. Use infantry to screen siege and clear defenders; keep replacements moving forward while the main group targets production and the Wonder. If the mission allows the enemy timer to advance during the buildup, track it and switch from broad clearing to the nearest Wonder as the deadline approaches.
Risks and adjustments
Enemy armies can upgrade over time, so an early attack with an undersized force may only strengthen their position. Avoid investing heavily in unit lines that do not pay off in the scenario, and do not let pursuit scatter the force away from its siege protection.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Ironside Wonder-race survival plan.
Mission overview
Björn leads a Viking expedition into the Mediterranean with a small force and limited replacements. Explore the coast, recruit Norse heroes, raid settlements and ships for wealth, and choose three major targets while protecting the expedition’s key vessels.
Objectives
- Also known as
- Ironside (Age of Empires II)
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- Scenario · Single-player scenario pack
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