As a lord or king, you will inevitably have to defend your own castles and towns from enemy sieges. This is another form of 'boss fight' where you are on the defensive, leveraging fortifications to your advantage.
Strategy:
- Garrison Management: Maintain a strong garrison of high-tier troops in your fiefs. Archers and crossbowmen are particularly effective on walls.
- Reinforcements: If you see an enemy army approaching, try to gather your own army and any allied lords to reinforce the garrison before the siege begins.
- The Defense:
- Archers on Walls: Position your archers and crossbowmen on the walls to rain down fire on the attacking force.
- Infantry at Choke Points: Place your strongest infantry at the top of ladders or at the gate to hold the line.
- Player Role: You can fight on the walls, defend the gate, or provide ranged support. Focus on eliminating enemy siege engineers or key attacking units.
- Morale: Killing many attackers or holding the line for a long time will eventually break the enemy's morale, causing them to retreat.
- Counter-Attack: If the enemy retreats, you can sally forth with your remaining garrison and chase them down on the world map for a decisive victory.
Defending a well-garrisoned and fortified fief can be much easier than attacking one. Use the terrain and your defensive structures to maximize your advantage.