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The Siege of Jerusalem

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The Siege of Jerusalem

Build up in a besieged starting area, then attack the city’s five defensive towers while protecting its religious landmarks.

The Siege of Jerusalem Age of Empires II campaign artwork
The Siege of Jerusalem Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Build up in a besieged starting area, then attack the city’s five defensive towers while protecting its religious landmarks.

Plan the targets before advancing

Victory requires destroying five defensive towers, while Jerusalem’s Monasteries and the Dome of the Rock must remain intact. Scout the tower positions and identify lanes where siege can fire without drawing the entire defending force. Send combat units ahead of the siege to absorb attacks and keep fast defenders from reaching the machines.

Protect the restricted landmarks

Use direct orders on the required towers instead of broad attack-move commands near the religious buildings. If a fight spills into a protected area, pull siege and ranged troops back to a safe angle before resuming. Keep production and repairs active at the starting base so the assault can continue after a damaged ram or escort is lost.

Mission overview

Build up in a besieged starting area, then attack the city’s five defensive towers while protecting its religious landmarks.

Objectives

  1. Destroy all five towers defending Jerusalem.
  2. Keep Jerusalem’s Monasteries and the Dome of the Rock intact.
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