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Thirisadai fleet-core deployment

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Thirisadai fleet-core deployment

Thirisadai are expensive but heavily armored warships that can form the core of a fleet against many standard ship lines. Their investment pays off when they fight as a group with support rather than operating alone.

Turtle Ship in-game unit artwork
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Overview

Thirisadai are expensive but heavily armored warships that can form the core of a fleet against many standard ship lines. Their investment pays off when they fight as a group with support rather than operating alone.

Plan and execution

Gather Thirisadai near the route that matters, then use them to hold water while lighter ships scout and screen. Focus enemy ships that threaten transports or fishing, and reinforce the fleet before starting a long chase.

Risks and adaptation

Some specialized ships, including Longships and Turtle Ships, can trade well into Thirisadai. Do not assume armor wins every matchup; scout the enemy fleet and add the appropriate counter before committing your expensive core.

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Dravidian armored warship
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Age of Empires II system
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