GUIDE · BATTLE STRATEGY
Reconquista Black Guard base-first plan
Reconquista begins in Valencia with a valuable wall and Castle, exposed Fish Traps, and a northern Black Guard base. Defeat the army threatening the Villagers before expanding toward sea resources.
Overview
Reconquista begins in Valencia with a valuable wall and Castle, exposed Fish Traps, and a northern Black Guard base. Defeat the army threatening the Villagers before expanding toward sea resources.
Plan and execution
Use the starting force to pressure the Black Guard Army’s northern base, prioritizing its Cavalry Archers and Capped Rams. Secure its gold mines once the threat is reduced. Protect the Fish Traps from naval attacks with a fleet or coastal defenses, then collect the nearby Relic and expand toward the island deposits. Use the controlled Castle and walls to keep Valencia secure while the navy contests the Black Guard fleet.
Risks and adaptation
The Fish Traps are exposed and can be lost to the Black Guard Navy. Avoid sending Villagers to the northern gold until the army is weakened, and protect the base from the Capped Rams.
- Focus
- Remove the northern army before securing the coast
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