CAMPAIGN · THE CONQUERORS
The Exile of the Cid
Leave Castile with a small force, meet Motamid, and protect Zaragoza from Berenguer. Alfonso’s castle blocks the direct route, while Berenguer’s nearby siege camp must be dealt with before the final fight.
Overview
Leave Castile with a small force, meet Motamid, and protect Zaragoza from Berenguer. Alfonso’s castle blocks the direct route, while Berenguer’s nearby siege camp must be dealt with before the final fight.
Player approach
The Exile of the Cid begins with El Cid alone. Recover Bavieca, recruit units that switch to your side, and follow the revealed southern route rather than fighting every guard.
Step-by-step plan
Move El Cid east to the Stable and mount Bavieca before Alfonso’s forces close in. Lure the Long Swordsmen out of tower range, then recruit the Knights and Pikemen who change allegiance near the Mill. Avoid the Scorpions and swordsmen east of the mountains, collect the Gaia Camel Riders, and follow the clue toward the southern path. Keep El Cid with the recruited screen as the next objective triggers.
Risks and adjustments
El Cid is the only starting unit and must survive. Tower fire punishes direct approaches, while optional fights can trap the small group before the route opens.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Exile of the Cid mounted escape.
Mission overview
Leave Castile with a small force, meet Motamid, and protect Zaragoza from Berenguer. Alfonso’s castle blocks the direct route, while Berenguer’s nearby siege camp must be dealt with before the final fight.
Objectives
- Escape Alfonso’s city with El Cid alive.
- Join Motamid in Zaragoza.
- Destroy Alfonso’s Castle to open the route to Zaragoza.
- Destroy Berenguer’s Siege Workshop.
- Defeat Count Berenguer.
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- Scenario · El Cid
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