CAMPAIGN · THE AGE OF KINGS
The Lion and the Demon
Survive the encirclement of Acre while several Crusader armies press from different directions. A Wonder victory is the primary objective.
Overview
Survive the encirclement of Acre while several Crusader armies press from different directions. A Wonder victory is the primary objective.
Player approach
The Lion and the Demon offers a Wonder victory against enemies with strong land and naval pressure. Use coastal control and a compact defensive army to create the time needed to build and protect the Wonder.
Step-by-step plan
Secure the economy and build toward the Wonder while using Galleons to pressure Jerusalem’s exposed Villagers and Town Center without entering Castle range. Hold the Accursed Tower approach with ranged units, and use Onagers to discourage clustered attackers. Keep Elite Mamelukes near Acre to intercept Capped Rams and threaten enemy miners, returning them to heal between raids. Add Monks and defensive structures around the Wonder site, with infantry screening the siege counters.
Risks and adjustments
Naval attacks must stay outside the Keep and Castle’s range, and a raid that loses the Galleons delays the Wonder plan. Protect Monks and Onagers from cavalry and keep enough units at the Wonder to repel a late push.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Lion and the Demon Wonder-defense plan.
Mission overview
Survive the encirclement of Acre while several Crusader armies press from different directions. A Wonder victory is the primary objective.
Objectives
- Construct a Wonder.
- Defend it until the victory countdown ends.
- Focus
- Scenario · Saladin
- Signature / category
- Story & scenarios
- Release / context
- The Age of Kings
- Region
- The Age of Kings
- Classification
- Scenarios