GUIDE · BATTLE STRATEGY
The Royal Peacock escape-route plan
The Royal Peacock starts with only a Villager and an immobile Monk, so progress depends on opening a route through the city and using conversions to recruit help. Explore both exits before committing to the rebellion.
Overview
The Royal Peacock starts with only a Villager and an immobile Monk, so progress depends on opening a route through the city and using conversions to recruit help. Explore both exits before committing to the rebellion.
Plan and execution
Have the Monk begin converting an elephant to clear the roadblock, then move the Villager through the opening. Use the western Fire Tower route to reach the gate and recruit the available mounted messenger, while the eastern route can use a captured Monk and Karambit Warrior to clear the priest crowd. Approach Smim Sawhtut’s force with a rested Monk and convert him from safe range; use the temporary alliance to recruit additional soldiers and prepare the next objective. Keep the Trade Cog and nearby harbor in mind when moving toward the coastal route.
Risks and adaptation
The starting Monk cannot move and has limited faith, so avoid wasting conversion attempts. Do not fight the city guards with the lone Villager, and make sure the temporary diplomatic window lasts long enough to recruit the forces you need before advancing.
- Focus
- Conversion-led escape and staged rebellion
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- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
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