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Mstislav

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Mstislav

Mstislav begins with a small force and no ordinary economy. Capture surrounding towns to gain population and resources, bring rival Rus’ princes into a coalition, and prepare the allied realm for a later Mongol assault.

Mstislav scenario map icon
Mstislav scenario map icon

Overview

Mstislav begins with a small force and no ordinary economy. Capture surrounding towns to gain population and resources, bring rival Rus’ princes into a coalition, and prepare the allied realm for a later Mongol assault.

Player approach

Mstislav automates most Villager tasks, letting you focus on a fast military route while Relics provide gold. Protect the exposed opening farms, capture resource outposts, and prepare early for the late-game coalition.

Step-by-step plan

Send the starting force to defend the Farms and Mill beyond the walls, then move southeast to the shallows and recruit the nearby units. Use the new group to capture southern farms and outposts, gaining their resource bonuses while the automated Villagers continue gathering. Collect Relics for gold and keep the army moving between cities instead of waiting for a conventional economy. Build the force needed for the final wave before it arrives, and use the saved attention to scout the next approach.

Risks and adjustments

The automated economy can hide resource shortages, and a lost outpost may cut off a key supply. Do not assume captured farms defend themselves; keep a mobile force near the border and prepare for the endgame before the early objectives feel complete.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Mstislav relic-funded campaign tempo.

Mission overview

Mstislav begins with a small force and no ordinary economy. Capture surrounding towns to gain population and resources, bring rival Rus’ princes into a coalition, and prepare the allied realm for a later Mongol assault.

Objectives

  1. Suppress the initial druzhina.
  2. Defeat Vsevolod, Sviatoslav, Yuri, and Danylo while keeping your Castle alive.
  3. Prepare for the Mongol invasion and defeat its army.
  4. Optional: capture settlements, recruit Cuman support, and secure additional troops.
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