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Reign of Blood

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Reign of Blood

Secure four shrines across a contested region and bring a separate Relic to each. The monasteries themselves are the objective, so newly built ones cannot substitute for them.

Reign of Blood Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Reign of Blood Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Secure four shrines across a contested region and bring a separate Relic to each. The monasteries themselves are the objective, so newly built ones cannot substitute for them.

Player approach

Reign of Blood is won by placing all four Relics in the four Monasteries. The mission does not require eliminating the opposing factions, so preserve the army for the objective race.

Step-by-step plan

Clear the incoming Jaguars before they reach Villagers, then scout routes to the Monasteries and Relics. Use the starting Eagle Scouts to check approaches and keep a mobile escort for Monks carrying the Relics. Break through the less defended side of enemy settlements when needed, but focus attacks on opening safe paths rather than destroying every base. Garrison each Relic promptly and track the remaining sites until all four are secured.

Risks and adjustments

The player cannot reach Imperial Age or build Monasteries, and defeating all opponents alone does not complete the mission. Avoid costly assaults on castles when a guarded Relic route will accomplish the objective.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Reign of Blood relic-control victory.

Mission overview

Secure four shrines across a contested region and bring a separate Relic to each. The monasteries themselves are the objective, so newly built ones cannot substitute for them.

Objectives

  1. Capture each of the four sacred Monasteries.
  2. Place one Relic inside each captured monastery.
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