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Lord of the North Liyang capture plan
Lord of the North opens with the capture of Liyang before the player must fight multiple Yuan brothers and take Ye. Choose a hero that supports the intended army, and lure the garrison into open ground before entering the city.
Overview
Lord of the North opens with the capture of Liyang before the player must fight multiple Yuan brothers and take Ye. Choose a hero that supports the intended army, and lure the garrison into open ground before entering the city.
Plan and execution
Select Zhang He for a powerful mounted strike or Guo Jia when the nearby armor aura will strengthen a mixed force. Draw Liyang’s troops out in small groups and focus the Onagers and Pikemen before moving into the city. Once Liyang changes sides, use it as a production and staging base. Build an economy and rally the army toward the three brothers, keeping the final push on Ye for when the surrounding fronts are stable.
Risks and adaptation
The opening has few ranged units, making Onagers and Pikemen dangerous to a direct assault. Do not enter Liyang’s defenses with the entire starting force; preserve Monks and hero abilities to reduce losses.
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- Hero choice and garrison lure
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