Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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Game: Age of Empires II HD + The Forgotten DLC
Difficulty: Moderate

Notes: I didn't find a real need to build navy, you need sufficient navy to destroy a few War Galley and Fire ships.

Gather Wood to the west, however you will need to switch to the south due to eventual enemy harass.

Gather Stone & Gold just outside your walls, guard with Castle and extra walls. Take note of the periodic Trade carts for 1k gold.

Free Farming spot at the east, wall up. Enemy WILL harass.

Clear the 1st base asap with Militia-lines or Knights with Monks and Skirmishers/Archers for support. I didn't find rams useful due to their slowness and bulk of enemy mass pushing with Samurais. There will be ALOT of Watch Towers and working Military Buildings.

Remember to provide two Trebs to Hojos (Yellow), they are not that useful in this difficulty unless you took too long in this campaign.