CAMPAIGN · RISE OF THE RAJAS
Reaching South
Le Loi’s army pushes south toward a heavily defended fortress. The scenario’s victory condition differs between the original HD release and Definitive Edition: the HD version replaces the enemy Wonder, while Definitive Edition captures three intact gunpowder depots.
Overview
Le Loi’s army pushes south toward a heavily defended fortress. The scenario’s victory condition differs between the original HD release and Definitive Edition: the HD version replaces the enemy Wonder, while Definitive Edition captures three intact gunpowder depots.
Player approach
Reaching South starts with a small base under repeated Ming attacks. Build a stable economy and siege force, then use the locals’ passage to reach the final hill objective.
Step-by-step plan
Queue Villagers immediately and defend against the initial Crossbowmen and Skirmishers with a compact counter force. Add a Castle, advance to Imperial Age when the economy can support it, and use Trebuchets to remove Ming towers, gates, and the Castle blocking the causeway. Meet the southwest locals and build their Mill to reveal the route that cuts off the Ming fleet. Escort the hill assault and place a Castle there to complete the objective.
Risks and adjustments
Ming pressure grows over time, so do not launch a weak early assault. The northern Archery Range and Market are optional; preserve the Market if its trade income is more useful than completing that side objective.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open Reaching South siege and ally route.
Mission overview
Le Loi’s army pushes south toward a heavily defended fortress. The scenario’s victory condition differs between the original HD release and Definitive Edition: the HD version replaces the enemy Wonder, while Definitive Edition captures three intact gunpowder depots.
Objectives
- Definitive Edition: capture all three gunpowder stores in the southeastern Ming fortress by destroying the adjacent Keeps; do not destroy the stores.
- Original HD: destroy the Wonder inside the fortress, then build a new Wonder there.
- Optional: liberate an occupied village, stop reinforcements, and disrupt Ming trade.
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- Scenario · Le Loi
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