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19 Vils Man-at-Arms Into Skirms

Men-at-Arms

Open Man-at-Arms then add skirmishers in Feudal — strong vs archer openings. Defining mix is Militia-class infantry PLUS Skirmishers; very common on the ladder.

Recommended civs: Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, Vikings, Bulgarians
Source: Hera strategy guide, p. 16
Timeline
Dark Age
Villager
6 villagers to sheep
6 vils · 6 pop
Feudal Age
Barracks, click to Feudal at 19 pop
Feudal Age@ 9:00 · 19 vils
Archery Range
Man-at-Arms, then add an archery range for skirmishers
Skirmisher
Skirms vs archers, MAA to chase villagers
Steps
  1. 01dark age6 vils — 6 villagers to sheep
  2. 02dark ageBarracks, click to Feudal at 19 pop
  3. 03feudalMan-at-Arms, then add an archery range for skirmishers
  4. 04feudalSkirms vs archers, MAA to chase villagers
Age targets
Feudal
9:00
19 vils on click
What's next
  • Add spears/skirms and wall vs cavalry
  • Castle: crossbow + pikes
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