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Man-at-Arms early pressure timing
Man-at-Arms upgrade turns early Militia into a stronger Feudal force that can harass Villagers, pressure unfinished walls, and create room for a ranged follow-up. Their value depends on arriving before the defender is ready.
Overview
Man-at-Arms upgrade turns early Militia into a stronger Feudal force that can harass Villagers, pressure unfinished walls, and create room for a ranged follow-up. Their value depends on arriving before the defender is ready.
Plan and execution
Research the upgrade as the Feudal Age begins when the economy can still support the next step. Gather the group, attack an exposed resource or walling Villager, and use the pressure to scout the opponent’s response before adding an Archery Range or advancing.
Risks and adaptation
The upgrade and units compete with the Age advance and defense for resources. Town Centers and ranged counters punish lingering; stop reinforcing once the opponent has contained the opening.
- Focus
- Feudal infantry opening
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
- Region
- Unit strategy
- Classification
- Unit strategies