Age of Mythology
Age of Mythology

Objective 2: Breach Sakkara's Defenses

Strategy for breaching Sakkara's defenses in Age of Mythology Mission 5, including army composition and siege tactics.

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Once you've reached the Heroic Age and stabilized your economy, focus on assembling a specialized Egyptian siege force. In the Fall of the Trident campaign, your primary tools for breaching Sakkara are Catapults and Siege Towers. Catapults offer the range necessary to dismantle Egyptian Mirror Towers from a distance, while Siege Towers provide crucial protection for your infantry against arrow fire. To support these engines, train a robust mix of Spearmen and Axemen to intercept enemy cavalry and infantry, alongside Chariot Archers for mobile ranged support. Ensure you have researched the Engineer upgrade at the Siege Works to maximize damage against the city's fortified walls.

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Objective 2: Breach Sakkara's Defenses

Advance your army toward the outer perimeter of Sakkara, positioning your Catapults to prioritize Towers and Migdol Strongholds. Once the initial defenses fall, use your siege engines to create a breach in the walls. Send your heroes, like Amanra and Setna, to lead the charge, as they are essential for countering any enemy Myth Units guarding the interior. If you have access to God Powers like Ancestors or Meteor, use them to overwhelm large concentrations of defenders or instantly collapse clusters of production buildings. Maintain a steady stream of reinforcements from a forward Town Center to replace losses. Once inside the city, focus your fire on the enemy Migdol Strongholds and Barracks to cripple their ability to counter-attack, clearing the path to victory.