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Tamar the Builder

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CAMPAIGN · THE MOUNTAIN ROYALS

Tamar the Builder

Tamar builds a coalition to confront the Sultanate of Rum while keeping her Armenian allies alive. Liberated cities strengthen the Zakarian brothers, and bringing Trebizond under Alexios adds another potential ally to the western campaign.

Tamar the Builder Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Tamar the Builder Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Tamar builds a coalition to confront the Sultanate of Rum while keeping her Armenian allies alive. Liberated cities strengthen the Zakarian brothers, and bringing Trebizond under Alexios adds another potential ally to the western campaign.

Player approach

Tamar the Builder puts early pressure on river crossings and mountain passes. Place defenses to protect both sides of the front, then use water trade and Relics to offset declining local gold.

Step-by-step plan

Start by building a compact defense and add Castles at the passes and crossings that channel enemy attacks. Garrison frontline Castles heavily enough to stop mounted waves, and keep a small Galley fleet near likely crossing points. Advance toward Imperial Age once the defense is stable, researching useful defensive and cavalry upgrades. Secure Relics and prepare sea trade before nearby gold deposits are depleted.

Risks and adjustments

A Castle without a meaningful garrison may not stop an attack wave. Distant mines are easy to raid, so avoid sending many Villagers beyond the protected front and establish trade before gold becomes scarce.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Tamar the Builder river-fortification plan.

Mission overview

Tamar builds a coalition to confront the Sultanate of Rum while keeping her Armenian allies alive. Liberated cities strengthen the Zakarian brothers, and bringing Trebizond under Alexios adds another potential ally to the western campaign.

Objectives

  1. Keep the Zakarian brothers from being defeated.
  2. Defeat the Sultanate of Rum.
  3. Optional: capture Armenian cities for the Zakarians by destroying Shaddadid Town Centers.
  4. Optional: capture Trebizond for Alexios and protect allied buildings from looting.
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