Invader ram

Offensive

A specialized siege tool that will open even the toughest gate without flanking maneuvers. Against fortified targets of the Ravens and foreign lords, consider it essential equipment, but keep in mind that the outcome of the attack will be determined by the strength you send behind it.

Quick overview

Type	Offensive

The ram is a siege weapon with a single, yet precise task: to break through the gate. No flanking maneuvers, no tricks, it simply crashes into it and opens the way for you inside. You will mainly encounter it with foreign lords and the Ravens, who send it against you, but nothing stops you from using it just as effectively against them. Consider it a reliable key to enemy gates that won't get you stuck right at the entrance.

How to use it

Always reach for it when you know that the defense of the target stands and falls with the gate. Typically, this is the case with the Ravens and foreign lords, where the gate is a tough nut to crack, and without it, the defense collapses. You will include the ram in your assault wave, and you can be sure that you will get through the entrance, no matter how reinforced it is. Conversely, don’t waste it on targets with weak or exposed gates; there, regular units are enough to open it, and you should save the ram for the moment when you really need it.

What to combine it with

On its own, it will only win you the battle for the gate, not the rest of the defense. Therefore, it must be followed by the main striking force that will finish off what stands behind the gate. Assemble a complete wave around it: attacking units against the defenders, additional siege engines for the remaining fortifications, and the ram as the specialist for the entrance. It functions as one specific piece of the puzzle, not as a standalone attack solution, and its strength will fully manifest only in conjunction with an army that can handle the defense inside.

Pro player tipSave your rams specifically for gates that hold the defense together, not for every attack thoughtlessly. And remember, this tool works both ways: just as you deploy it against the Ravens and foreign lords, they will deploy it against your gate. Therefore, do not build your own defense solely on the gate, because against a good attack, you cannot rely on it, and always have a solid backup of units behind it.

Common mistakeThe most common mistake is to send the ram into an attack without sufficient finishing power behind it. It will open the gate for you, but if you have nothing to finish off the rest of the defense, the attack will still end in failure. The second mistake is to view the ram as a miraculous insurance: even with it, the overall strength of the attack against the strength of the defense still matters, not just the breach of the gate itself. And thirdly, do not build your defense mainly on the gate, because an attacker with a ram will break through it, and you must have prepared units inside.

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