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The Lion and the Demon Wonder-defense plan
The Lion and the Demon offers a Wonder victory against enemies with strong land and naval pressure. Use coastal control and a compact defensive army to create the time needed to build and protect the Wonder.
Overview
The Lion and the Demon offers a Wonder victory against enemies with strong land and naval pressure. Use coastal control and a compact defensive army to create the time needed to build and protect the Wonder.
Plan and execution
Secure the economy and build toward the Wonder while using Galleons to pressure Jerusalem’s exposed Villagers and Town Center without entering Castle range. Hold the Accursed Tower approach with ranged units, and use Onagers to discourage clustered attackers. Keep Elite Mamelukes near Acre to intercept Capped Rams and threaten enemy miners, returning them to heal between raids. Add Monks and defensive structures around the Wonder site, with infantry screening the siege counters.
Risks and adaptation
Naval attacks must stay outside the Keep and Castle’s range, and a raid that loses the Galleons delays the Wonder plan. Protect Monks and Onagers from cavalry and keep enough units at the Wonder to repel a late push.
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