Map Objectives & Control Points

Achieve victory in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare by mastering map objectives and control points, understanding team coordination over kill counts.

Understanding and executing map objectives is paramount to victory in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Unlike simple deathmatch, most game modes revolve around capturing or defending specific points, destroying key structures, or escorting vital assets. A coordinated team that focuses on these objectives will almost always triumph over a team solely focused on kill counts.

Conquest (Capture Points)

Conquest maps are defined by a series of control points that must be captured and held to drain the enemy team's tickets. The more points your team controls, the faster the enemy's tickets deplete. Communication and strategic movement are key here.

• Identifying Control Points: Look for the large, often glowing, banners or flags. These indicate the current allegiance of the point. A neutral point will typically have a grey banner.
• Capturing: To capture a point, stand within its designated capture zone. The more teammates present, the faster the capture rate. Be aware that enemies within the zone will slow or halt your capture progress.
• Defending: Once captured, a point must be defended. Position archers on high ground overlooking the point, and heavy infantry at choke points leading to it. Don't overcommit to one point; a balanced defense across all held points is crucial.
• Common Strategies:
  • Rush and Hold: A strong initial push to capture central points quickly can put the enemy on the defensive early.
  • Flanking Maneuvers: While the main force engages at one point, a smaller, agile group can attempt to flank and capture a less defended point.
  • Ticket Management: Keep an eye on the ticket counter. If your team is significantly ahead, focus more on defense. If behind, aggressive captures are necessary.

Team Objective (Sequential Objectives)

Team Objective maps present a linear progression of tasks that one team (Attackers) must complete, while the other team (Defenders) attempts to prevent them. These objectives range from destroying barricades to assassinating VIPs.

Example Walkthrough: Stoneshill (Attackers)

Stoneshill is a classic Team Objective map that perfectly illustrates the sequential nature of these objectives. As an Attacker, your goal is to breach the village and eventually kill the Duke.

1. Destroy the Village Barricades:
   • Location: The main entrance to the village.
   • Strategy: Utilize siege weapons like the catapults (found on the hill overlooking the village) to soften up the defenses. Melee classes should push forward with shields and heavy armor to protect engineers who can quickly dismantle the barricades with their Sledgehammer. Archers should suppress enemy archers on the walls.
   • Item Focus: Engineers with Sledgehammer, Catapults.
2. Burn the Houses:
   • Location: Several designated houses within the village.
   • Strategy: Once inside, locate the houses marked with objective icons. Interact with them to set them ablaze. This often requires holding a position for a short duration. Defenders will try to extinguish the fires, so a strong offensive push to secure the area around each house is vital.
   • Item Focus: Any class can burn houses, but light classes can move between them quickly.
3. Escort the Battering Ram:
   • Location: From the village square to the castle gate.
   • Strategy: The battering ram moves slowly and requires players to push it. Defenders will attempt to destroy it with fire pots, arrows, and melee attacks. Shield-wielding Vanguards and Knights should form a protective screen around the ram. Archers should focus on enemy engineers attempting to repair the gate or archers on the walls.
   • Item Focus: Battering Ram (objective item), Shields, Fire Pots (Defenders).
4. Breach the Castle Gate:
   • Location: The main gate of the castle.
   • Strategy: Once the ram reaches the gate, continue to protect it until the gate breaks. This is often a chaotic choke point. Utilize area-of-effect weapons like the Greatsword or Poleaxe to clear groups of defenders.
5. Kill the Duke:
   • Location: The castle keep.
   • Strategy: The Duke is a powerful NPC with a large health pool and strong attacks. He is typically guarded by several elite AI defenders and any remaining player defenders. Focus fire on the Duke, using heavy attacks and special abilities. Distract his guards while a few players engage him directly.
   • Item Focus: High damage weapons, teamwork.

Example Walkthrough: Citadel (Defenders)

As Defenders on Citadel, your primary goal is to prevent the attacking Agatha Knights from reaching and assassinating the Mason King.

1. Defend the Outer Walls:
   • Location: The initial outer wall of the fortress.
   • Strategy: Utilize archers on the ramparts to pick off approaching enemies. Engineers should quickly repair any damage to the walls or deploy barricades at vulnerable points. Knights and Vanguards should hold the chokepoints at the gates or breaches.
   • Item Focus: Bows, Crossbows, Engineer's Sledgehammer for repairs, Barricades.
2. Prevent Bridge Construction:
   • Location: The destroyed bridge leading to the inner courtyard.
   • Strategy: Attackers will attempt to build a bridge. Focus fire on the engineers constructing it. Launch fire pots and arrows onto the construction site. Engage in aggressive pushes to disrupt their efforts.
   • Item Focus: Fire Pots, Javelins, any projectile weapon.
3. Defend the Inner Courtyard:
   • Location: The courtyard after the bridge is built.
   • Strategy: This area often features multiple entry points. Set up defensive lines at key chokepoints. Utilize traps and spike traps where appropriate. Maintain strong communication to prevent flanking maneuvers.
   • Item Focus: Bear Traps, Spike Traps (Engineer).
4. Protect the King:
   • Location: The King's chamber within the keep.
   • Strategy: The final objective. All remaining defenders should converge on the King's location. Form a tight defensive perimeter around him. Prioritize attacking any enemy players who directly engage the King. Remember, if the King dies, the game ends.
   • Item Focus: Shields, heavy armor, strong melee weapons.

Always remember that teamwork and adapting to the flow of battle are crucial. Don't be a lone wolf; stick with your team and focus on the current objective!