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In the Land of the Rus’ kill-reward march
In the Land of the Rus’ rewards every fifty enemy kills with tribute and unlocks technologies as the army progresses. Use a single Jarl to reveal spawns while keeping the ships and main force protected on the land route.
Overview
In the Land of the Rus’ rewards every fifty enemy kills with tribute and unlocks technologies as the army progresses. Use a single Jarl to reveal spawns while keeping the ships and main force protected on the land route.
Plan and execution
Keep the army close to the transport ships as they move over land, but send one Jarl ahead to activate enemy spawns and draw melee troops toward the main force. Clear each group in a controlled engagement, collecting the kill rewards and technology unlocks as they arrive. Once the fleet reaches the river, load the soldiers and move downstream to aid the allies at the crossing. Preserve the Jarl’s mobility for scouting and use the newly unlocked siege and defensive technologies to prepare for the later assault.
Risks and adaptation
Light Cavalry may attack the ships if the main force is too far away. Avoid advancing the transports into a spawn trigger alone, and keep the Jarl out of reach when drawing Pikemen or Skirmishers.
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