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The Onrushing Tide scenario plan
The Onrushing Tide alternates an outward raid with defense of Bari. Securing resource rewards, safe healing, trade income, and relics helps sustain the later waves.
Overview
The Onrushing Tide alternates an outward raid with defense of Bari. Securing resource rewards, safe healing, trade income, and relics helps sustain the later waves.
Plan and execution
Send a mobile group to the nearest Mill and return its Trade Cart to the Castle for the resource reward. Continue only as far as the next useful objective, then regroup rather than chasing enemy Villagers into a defended base. Use Monks to heal between fights and collect relics when a safe route opens. Once Bari comes under attack, start Trade Carts early, protect the Market route, and anchor archers and cavalry near the city’s defenses.
Risks and adaptation
On Hard difficulty, completing objectives quickly can trigger a stronger assault before the defense is ready. Avoid leaving Bari without a garrison, keep Monks away from direct combat, and use trade or relic income to prepare the army before pushing the next objective.
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- Campaign defense and economy
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- Age of Empires II system
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