GUIDE · COMBAT MECHANICS
Monk conversion
Monks convert eligible enemy units after building faith; positioning and protection matter because they are fragile and can be interrupted.
Overview
Monks convert eligible enemy units after building faith; positioning and protection matter because they are fragile and can be interrupted.
How this system affects decisions
Religious play is a contest for time and position as well as a unit interaction. Protect Monks while they approach valuable targets, keep a retreat path open, and weigh the cost of research against how many Monks or Relics can benefit from it in this match.
How to use this reference
Monks convert eligible enemy units after building faith; positioning and protection matter because they are fragile and can be interrupted. Religious play combines map control with unit preservation: secure routes to the objective, keep Monks out of direct contact, and account for the time needed to reach or carry a Relic.
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- Age of Empires II system
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