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Outlawed

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Outlawed

Thoros returns to Cilicia with only a small force. Rally the Armenian fighters near the coast and retake Vahka Castle, then protect the survivors while reclaiming two more Byzantine strongholds. His brothers and the nearby villagers can provide reinforcements and resources.

Outlawed Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Outlawed Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Thoros returns to Cilicia with only a small force. Rally the Armenian fighters near the coast and retake Vahka Castle, then protect the survivors while reclaiming two more Byzantine strongholds. His brothers and the nearby villagers can provide reinforcements and resources.

Player approach

Outlawed has a strict survival check: Thoros and at least ten infantry must remain alive when the first Castle is captured. Conserve resources by using the correct formation against the opening Scorpion.

Step-by-step plan

Advance the infantry in staggered formation or send Thoros ahead to destroy the Scorpion before the melee units close. Leave the starting Spearmen behind if the first Castle has no cavalry threat, and skip the Pikeman upgrade to save resources. After taking the Castle and receiving more supplies, prioritize Villagers and only the buildings needed to continue the scenario.

Risks and adjustments

Losing Thoros or dropping below ten infantry before the Castle triggers defeat. Avoid area damage from the Scorpion and do not spend the limited opening resources on unnecessary upgrades.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Outlawed minimum-survivor Castle capture.

Mission overview

Thoros returns to Cilicia with only a small force. Rally the Armenian fighters near the coast and retake Vahka Castle, then protect the survivors while reclaiming two more Byzantine strongholds. His brothers and the nearby villagers can provide reinforcements and resources.

Objectives

  1. Keep Thoros alive until Vahka Castle is retaken.
  2. Retake Vahka Castle by defeating its Byzantine garrison.
  3. Keep at least 10 of the starting troops alive.
  4. Drive out the Byzantine occupiers by destroying at least two of their three Castles.
  5. Optional: deliver Mule Carts to idle Villagers, win support from Stephan and Mleh, and return the freed Seljuk Trade Cart or raid the Seljuk camp.
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Scenario · Thoros II
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