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Druzhina Slavic infantry-mass timing
Druzhina lets Slavic Champions and Halberdiers damage nearby enemies, making a dense infantry group especially effective in crowded fights. Build and upgrade the infantry mass before paying for this expensive improvement.
Overview
Druzhina lets Slavic Champions and Halberdiers damage nearby enemies, making a dense infantry group especially effective in crowded fights. Build and upgrade the infantry mass before paying for this expensive improvement.
Plan and execution
Secure the relevant Blacksmith upgrades and establish continuous Champion or Halberdier production, then research Druzhina for a sustained Imperial Age push. Keep the infantry compact enough for units to reach adjacent targets, while siege and ranged support handle buildings and threats that can kite the formation. Use the splash to win fights around narrow lanes and protect the siege as it advances.
Risks and adaptation
The technology is costly and its value depends on fighting at close range. Do not let the infantry mass chase archers across open ground; preserve the group with screening units and choose terrain where it can stay in contact.
- Focus
- Adjacent damage in large infantry engagements
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
- Region
- Technology strategy
- Classification
- Technology strategies