AOE IV / Game Systems
The Crucible
A single-player mode introduced with Dynasties of the East. It features escalating attacks against a Wonder, changing objectives, Boons during a run and…
Overview
A single-player mode introduced with Dynasties of the East. It features escalating attacks against a Wonder, changing objectives, Boons during a run and persistent Perk Point progression.
Use in play
Protect the Wonder first, then complete optional objectives when the army can spare the time and risk.
Run structure
The Crucible is a single-player survival mode introduced with Dynasties of the East. Players defend a Wonder through escalating encounters and objectives, choose Boons during a run, and use persistent Perk Points progression between attempts. Since a failed defense ends the run, protect the Wonder and take optional objectives only when the army can spare the time.
