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Reconquista

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Reconquista

Defend Valencia from a three-direction assault by land and sea. The fallen Cid is represented on the battlefield; protect him while dismantling the besieging armies.

Reconquista Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Reconquista Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Defend Valencia from a three-direction assault by land and sea. The fallen Cid is represented on the battlefield; protect him while dismantling the besieging armies.

Player approach

Reconquista begins in Valencia with a valuable wall and Castle, exposed Fish Traps, and a northern Black Guard base. Defeat the army threatening the Villagers before expanding toward sea resources.

Step-by-step plan

Use the starting force to pressure the Black Guard Army’s northern base, prioritizing its Cavalry Archers and Capped Rams. Secure its gold mines once the threat is reduced. Protect the Fish Traps from naval attacks with a fleet or coastal defenses, then collect the nearby Relic and expand toward the island deposits. Use the controlled Castle and walls to keep Valencia secure while the navy contests the Black Guard fleet.

Risks and adjustments

The Fish Traps are exposed and can be lost to the Black Guard Navy. Avoid sending Villagers to the northern gold until the army is weakened, and protect the base from the Capped Rams.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Reconquista Black Guard base-first plan.

Mission overview

Defend Valencia from a three-direction assault by land and sea. The fallen Cid is represented on the battlefield; protect him while dismantling the besieging armies.

Objectives

  1. Defeat Yusuf’s three forces: the Black Guard Army, Black Guard Navy, and Yusuf’s own army.
  2. Keep the body of El Cid beside the Castle safe.
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