Stronghold-crusader-2-installment-tutorial Official

Use Archers for range and Pikemen for defense. Stronghold Wiki notes that Pikemen are the best defensive units due to their high durability.

Your first taste of combat against an AI enemy while gathering stone. 2. Core Economy: The First "Installments"

According to expert strategy guides, building a strong economy requires a specific order of operations: stronghold-crusader-2-installment-tutorial

Introduces iron mining and weapon production (swords and bows).

Construct numerous wood camps immediately. Wood is the primary building resource for almost every other structure. Use Archers for range and Pikemen for defense

Use the gold earned from selling resources to "pay" your people (giving gold increases popularity) or set taxes high once you have enough popularity from food variety and ale. 4. Basic Defense & Military

Consult the official game manual for the full interface details: Wood is the primary building resource for almost

Once you have a steady supply of stone and gold, build a church to further boost popularity, allowing you to raise taxes. 3. Making Gold