27+2 Vils Drush Fast Castle
Drush → Fast CastleA dark-age 3-militia drush to slow the opponent, then a fast castle behind the harass. Distinct fingerprint: early Barracks + a few militia, NO heavy feudal commitment, then a fast Castle.
Recommended civs: Mayans, Aztecs, Ethiopians, Malians, Incas
Source: Hera strategy guide, p. 28
Timeline
Dark Age

6 villagers to sheep
6 vils · 6 pop

Barracks ~22 pop, 3 militia to harass
Feudal Age@ 10:20 · 23 vils

No further military, pure eco to Castle
Castle Age@ 16:40 · 29 vils

Crossbow + knights, or boom
Steps
- 01dark age6 vils — 6 villagers to sheep
- 02dark ageBarracks ~22 pop, 3 militia to harass
- 03feudalNo further military, pure eco to Castle
- 04castleCrossbow + knights, or boom
Age targets
Feudal
10:20
23 vils on click
Castle
16:40
29 vils on click
What's next
- Drush-FC into crossbow + knights
- Drush-FC into boom