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Cuman Mercenaries allied raid plan
Cuman Mercenaries provides a small free Kipchak force to the Cuman player and allies, creating an immediate option for a raid or extra Castle defense. Use the grant where its limited numbers have the most impact.
Overview
Cuman Mercenaries provides a small free Kipchak force to the Cuman player and allies, creating an immediate option for a raid or extra Castle defense. Use the grant where its limited numbers have the most impact.
Plan and execution
Coordinate with teammates so the mercenary Kipchaks arrive when an exposed economy, reinforcement route, or siege escort can be pressured. Their mobility supports brief hit-and-run attacks; focus isolated Villagers or slow units, then withdraw before the opponent can surround them. If the map has no safe raiding lane, garrison some of the units in a Castle to add defensive fire while preserving the main army.
Risks and adaptation
Kipchaks are fragile in open combat and the free contingent is not a replacement for sustained production. Avoid sending them into Town Center fire or heavy melee counters, and confirm that a teammate’s unit bonuses actually apply before building the plan around them.
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