No Loss Calfrans Campaign on Legendary

Introduction

• The Calfrans campaign is challenging, especially on Legendary difficulty.
• Key strategies to overcome challenges include understanding what makes the campaign difficult, and how to leverage game mechanics.

Challenges in the Campaign

• Mortars: Ineffective against AI due to their ability to avoid hits.
  • Solution: Wait for AI to engage in combat, then use alt right-click to target accurately.
• Mage Acquisition: No quest battle for a mage after taking Grunberg.
  • Impact: Sets back DPS capabilities.
• Defensive Structures: Altdorf lacks defensive structures for garrison buildup.

Strategic Tips

• Tech Tree Focus: Rush state troop standards and state-issued weapons.
• Karl Franz Development: Maximize Emperor's Finest skill, focus on recruiting swordsmen.
  • Swordsmen outperform archers in minor settlement battles.
  • Improve melee defense with tech tree upgrades.

Economy and Settlement Management

• Loot and Occupy Strategy: Encourage rebellion for XP and money.
• Growth Focus: Prioritize building growth everywhere to reach tier 4 for wizard access.
  • High tier settlements generate substantial income.
• Defensive Structures: Build guardhouses and city watches to enhance defenses.

Key Locations and Units

• Marienburg: Important for acquiring Elector State Camp Troop and grenade launchers.
  • Grenade launchers are essential for early game DPS.
• Army Composition:
  • 3/4 melee (e.g., spearmen with shields) and 1/4 DPS (e.g., crossbowmen).
  • Consider minimizing handgunners and cavalry unless necessary.

Threat Management

• Handling Grom: Focus on countering Grom early as a primary threat.
• Imperial Authority: It will decrease initially, and it's unavoidable.
  • Allow minor territories to be lost as part of strategy.

Final Recommendations

• Use melee units effectively as they are reliable.
• Focus on building a strong economy through strategic settlement management.

Conclusion

• Following these strategies will help maintain a strong position in the campaign.
• Consider additional resources and content for further learning.

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