CAMPAIGN · THE AGE OF KINGS

The Horns of Hattin (co-op)

A two-player cooperative variant of The Horns of Hattin from the Saladin campaign. Coordinate both starting forces to complete the shared objectives: Capture the Piece of the True Cross (a Relic) and return it to the Horns of Hattin (marked by flags).

Overview

Player approach

The Horns of Hattin (co-op) allows an early attack on the English before Crossbowmen arrive. After that, use the predictable attacks on your Palisades to create a safe corridor for the Relic objective.

Step-by-step plan

Use the starting Skirmishers to attack the English Archers before their Castle Age transition. Coordinate the two players to cover different wall approaches and add food from Lake Tiberias if safe. After the English are contained, wall toward the Relic along the northwestern border, use Mangonels to breach the enemy Palisade, and send a Monk to carry the Relic to the Horns of Hattin.

Risks and adjustments

Do not allow the English to mass Crossbowmen before the first strike. Keep units away from enemy Monks during the Relic route and repair the walls where the Franks repeat their attacks.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Horns of Hattin co-op relic route.

Mission overview

Mode and starting conditions

Mode: Two-player co-op · Starting age: Feudal Age · Population limit: 75 · Starting resources: 300 wood, 200 food, 300 gold, 200 stone

Objectives

Capture the Piece of the True Cross (a Relic) and return it to the Horns of Hattin (marked by flags).

Also known as: The Horns of Hattin cooperative scenario
Focus: Scenario · Saladin
Signature / category: Two-player cooperative scenario
Release / context: The Age of Kings
Region: The Age of Kings
Classification: Co-op scenarios