BATTLE TACTICS
Master combat and dominate your rivals
⚔️ ARMY COMPOSITION
Balanced Force
Standard army setup for most situations
- • 3x Infantry (front line)
- • 2x Ranged units (damage dealers)
- • 1x Support unit (healer/engineer)
- • 1x Cavalry (flanking)
Aggressive Push
Offensive-focused for rapid conquest
- • 4x Cavalry units
- • 2x Melee infantry
- • 2x Siege weapons
- • Skip support for raw power
🗺️ TERRAIN BONUSES
🏔️ Hills
+20% combat bonus for defenders
Use ranged units on hills for maximum effect
🌲 Forest
+15% combat bonus, blocks cavalry
Excellent for defensive infantry lines
🏰 Fortifications
+40% combat bonus
Build forts on strategic chokepoints
🌊 Rivers
-20% combat for river crossers
Defend at rivers, attack across them
🏜️ Desert
-10% movement, no healing
Bring extra supply units
❄️ Tundra
-10% production speed
Plan for slower expansion
💡 COMBAT TIPS
Flanking
Attack enemies from sides/back for +10% damage. Use cavalry to circle around.
Zone of Control
Enemies entering adjacent tiles trigger attacks. Use to trap opponents.
Embark Wisely
Naval transport is slow and vulnerable. Escort with naval units.
Siege First
Bring siege units against cities. Walls add massive defense bonus.
🏆 VICTORY CONDITIONS
Domination
Capture enemy capital
Score
Highest score at era end
Wonder
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