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The Old World

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CAMPAIGN · THE AFRICAN KINGDOMS

The Old World

Francisco de Almeida and Prince Juan must hold Toro against Aragon before turning the tide toward Zamora. Rally scattered soldiers and remove the three enemy camps, then break the Isabelista hold through military conquest or by destroying its food supply.

The Old World Age of Empires II campaign artwork
The Old World Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Francisco de Almeida and Prince Juan must hold Toro against Aragon before turning the tide toward Zamora. Rally scattered soldiers and remove the three enemy camps, then break the Isabelista hold through military conquest or by destroying its food supply.

Player approach

The Old World begins with a small force and Prince Juan, who can recruit nearby groups from King Afonso’s army. Gather those allies and use Toro’s Monk to heal before attacking Aragonese camps.

Step-by-step plan

Defeat the opening Aragonese force while keeping Prince Juan alive, then take the army to the Monk inside Toro for healing. Use Juan to scout the area and recruit the three nearby groups first, then bring a Light Cavalry escort to uncover the two farther groups. Once the army is large enough, attack the nearest Aragonese camp and build momentum toward the next objective instead of splitting recruits across the map.

Risks and adjustments

Juan is not required to survive but is the strongest scout and recruiter, so losing him slows the opening substantially. Do not send him alone into the first camps; heal the gathered force before taking on the next fortified position.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Old World Prince Juan recruitment plan.

Mission overview

Francisco de Almeida and Prince Juan must hold Toro against Aragon before turning the tide toward Zamora. Rally scattered soldiers and remove the three enemy camps, then break the Isabelista hold through military conquest or by destroying its food supply.

Objectives

  1. Defend the city of Toro.
  2. Destroy the three Aragonese military camps.
  3. Choose a victory route: destroy the Isabelista military buildings or destroy all of their Mills.
  4. Optional: bring Prince Juan to the scattered remnants of King Afonso’s army and defeat the Duke of Alba and Cardinal Mendoza.
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Scenario · Francisco de Almeida
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The African Kingdoms
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