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The Final Fortress

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The Final Fortress

After surviving the last field engagement, Le Loi takes command of allied bases and prepares to storm Dong Do. The Ming stronghold is heavily fortified and can mount a large late counterattack, so clearing its Castles ends the occupation.

The Final Fortress Age of Empires II campaign artwork
The Final Fortress Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

After surviving the last field engagement, Le Loi takes command of allied bases and prepares to storm Dong Do. The Ming stronghold is heavily fortified and can mount a large late counterattack, so clearing its Castles ends the occupation.

Player approach

The Final Fortress begins with a two-wave field battle, after which two Vietnamese allied villages transfer to you. Use the captured bases to build an economy and eliminate at least one Ming Vanguard base before the main force arrives.

Step-by-step plan

Preserve a substantial army through both opening waves and use the arriving Elite Battle Elephants to stabilize the fight. When the allies transfer, assign Villagers to resources and add production immediately. Clear the two Ming Vanguard bases with a supported siege force, ideally before the forty-minute mark, then move toward Dong Do with the economy and army intact.

Risks and adjustments

Ming Vanguard attacks continue until a base is destroyed, so do not overboom without defense. The later main army makes delay costly; hold a reserve while the siege group works.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Final Fortress allied takeover and deadline.

Mission overview

After surviving the last field engagement, Le Loi takes command of allied bases and prepares to storm Dong Do. The Ming stronghold is heavily fortified and can mount a large late counterattack, so clearing its Castles ends the occupation.

Objectives

  1. Win the opening battle against the Ming Vanguard.
  2. Destroy every Castle in the final Ming fortress, Dong Do.
  3. Optional: defeat the Ming Vanguard camps before the fortress assault.
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