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Stronghold Crusader Guide

2002 · Castle-building strategy

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Desert castles and settlements face one another across a river in a publisher HD scene.Food and productionCompare food chains and the support needed to keep a desert castle supplied.
Workshops and homes surround a fortified Stronghold Crusader HD settlement.Popularity and taxesDiagnose why peasants leave and balance tax income with the needs of the castle.
A tall, densely fortified castle stands beside a river in a publisher screenshot.TroopsCompare European recruitment requirements and the roles of Arabian mercenaries.
Archers fire from the walls of a compact moated castle in Stronghold Crusader HD.Castle defenseDefend the lord and choose siege equipment suited to the enemy fortifications.
Desert castles and settlements face one another across a river in a publisher HD scene.CharactersIdentify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Stronghold Crusader.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Keep workers arrivingPopularity and housing determine whether the castle can grow.
Protect fertile landOasis farms may stand outside the safest wall line.
Choose the recruitment economyEuropean troops require equipment; mercenaries rely on gold instead of your own weapon production.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The RatAI lordUses a relatively simple castle and basic troops.
The SnakeAI lordEmploys a more devious castle and attack style.
The PigAI lordFavors attacks involving macemen and crossbowmen.
The WolfAI lordBuilds strong defenses and fields dangerous armies.
SaladinAI lordDevelops a substantial economy and Arabian forces.
Richard the LionheartAI lordUses aggressive European armies and siege pressure.

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Desert castles and settlements face one another across a river in a publisher HD scene.
Desert castles and settlements face one another across a river in a publisher HD scene.
Workshops and homes surround a fortified Stronghold Crusader HD settlement.
Workshops and homes surround a fortified Stronghold Crusader HD settlement.
A tall, densely fortified castle stands beside a river in a publisher screenshot.
A tall, densely fortified castle stands beside a river in a publisher screenshot.
Archers fire from the walls of a compact moated castle in Stronghold Crusader HD.
Archers fire from the walls of a compact moated castle in Stronghold Crusader HD.
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Stronghold Crusader: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com