18 Vils Feudal Drush
DrushA dark-age Barracks producing 3 Militia to harass the opponent's economy, transitioning into a normal Feudal follow-up (archers or skirms). Distinct from MAA: militia are made in the DARK AGE and usually NOT upgraded to Man-at-Arms.
Recommended civs: Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, Ethiopians
Source: Hera strategy guide, p. 18
Timeline
Dark Age

6 villagers to sheep
6 vils · 6 pop

Barracks ~22 pop, make 3 Militia, send to harass

Click to Feudal while militia raid
Feudal Age@ 9:20 · 18 vils

Add range/skirms or archers as the main army
Steps
- 01dark age6 vils — 6 villagers to sheep
- 02dark ageBarracks ~22 pop, make 3 Militia, send to harass
- 03dark ageClick to Feudal while militia raid
- 04feudalAdd range/skirms or archers as the main army
Age targets
Feudal
9:20
18 vils on click
What's next
- Drush into archers
- Drush into fast castle (see drush-fast-castle)
- Drush into scouts