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Land Battle
A fixed-force exercise in unit counters and battlefield positioning. Examine each opposing formation, select units that answer it, and use terrain advantages to survive the successive waves with as few losses as possible.
Overview
A fixed-force exercise in unit counters and battlefield positioning. Examine each opposing formation, select units that answer it, and use terrain advantages to survive the successive waves with as few losses as possible.
Player approach
Land Battle is a counter-unit test where one casualty can invalidate the gold medal. Read the incoming army, select the correct response, and draw enemies toward elevated ground.
Step-by-step plan
Check the unit information before each selection and choose counters for the current wave. Keep the force together and let enemy groups climb toward high ground so your units receive the terrain advantage. For the final Spearman and Skirmisher wave, use Skirmishers with Men-at-Arms to answer both types while protecting the formation.
Risks and adjustments
Every unit must survive for the top medal. Do not chase a damaged enemy into bad ground, and avoid choosing a composition that leaves either final unit type unanswered.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Land Battle counter-choice medal.
Mission overview
A fixed-force exercise in unit counters and battlefield positioning. Examine each opposing formation, select units that answer it, and use terrain advantages to survive the successive waves with as few losses as possible.
Objectives
- Defeat all six enemy waves.
- Minimize casualties by choosing effective counter units and using the terrain.
- Also known as
- Land Battle (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- Scenario · Skill challenge
- Signature / category
- Story & scenarios
- Release / context
- The Art of War
- Region
- The Art of War
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