Strategikon: Faction Strategies
Tips and Tactics for Specific Saga Factions
Strategikon
The Strategikon was an ancient handbook on Byzantine military strategy. A manual on how to battle, maneuver and attack. Here you will find tips and tactics for specific factions.
What to learn a new faction or improve your game with the one you currently play? This page has detailed information about individual factions, including how the create the warband, and use the battle board.
Republican Romans
Carthaginians under Hannibal’s command have crossed the Alps, are your legions of Roman soldiers ready? The Punic wars have begun and now you must command Roman legions into battle. Here is a guide on playing the Republican Romans during the Age of Hannibal. The Republican Romans are one of the easier factions to learn in AoH, yet they are intricate and full of surprises for your opponents...if you can master them.
Ordensstaat
Terror struck the opponents as horn helmeted Teutonic knight charged into battle. That is what I remember from an old movie when I was a kid. The Ordensstaat faction represents the famous Teutonic Knights that were powerful and resilient fighters. This faction is all about enhancing your knights to make them powerful fighters or resilient defenders. This write up gives you insight on how to play this diverse faction. It will discuss creating a warband and using abilities to get the most from the faction.
Dark Crosses Pure Hearts
When is the best time to use this ability? Analysis of using this ability in 9 situations with 4HG. Using this ability can be tricky and backfires on you frequently. Look at when you should use it and when not to.
Spanish Faction Review
Spanish Faction
Spanish Knights battled against Moorish influence for over a century, and the infusion of both cultures can be seen in this Faction. Knights fight traditionally, while the warriors ride throwing javelins and the levy shooting with a wide range of weapons. This Saga faction is highly mobile faction with complex reaction abilities. It is also excellent at utilizing fatigue. It has a steep learning curve and more complex to play but rewarding. This article will explain how to create a war band and utilize the battle board for the Spanish.
Carolingian Faction Review
Carolingian Faction
The Carolingian dynasty was famously ruled by Charlemagne and was the largest of the time. This Saga faction is one of the most versatile in AoV, giving one a wide variety of troop types and weapon options. It has tremendous shooting potential, but is also devastating in melee. The Battle Board is unique and has a steep learning curve, but provides one with many options and combos to work with. This article will give suggestions on creating a war band and strategies to make the war band effective. This is fun but challenging war band to play.
Byzantine Faction Review
Byzantine Faction
If you like shooting and playing defensively, this is the Saga faction for you. Byzantines have one of the best battle Boards for utilizing levy and the options to field them. One has the choice of bow, crossbow or spear levy and due to Battle Board abilities, all shoot tenaciously. Not to go unnoticed, but the Calvary options are excellent as well. It includes composite bow warrior and mounted Hearth guards. The Battle Board is unique and fun to play. This article will give suggestions on how to create a warband and play the Byzantine faction.
Age of Invasions Romans
AoI Romans Faction
The Age of Invasion time period is marked by the fall of the Roman Empire. In the East, the emperor Constantine relocated to Byzantium and renamed the city Constantinople. In the west, the failed northern advancement of the Roman forces resulted in a defensive posture of holding land with fortifications and the eventual fading of Roman presence. This was the time period of the famous disappearance of the 9th Legion, supposedly at the hands of the Picts. This article gives tips and tactics for playing the AoI Romans
Norse Gael Faction Review
Norse Gael Faction
This Saga faction represented a small group of tough Vikings famous for using Dane Axes and javelins. The units include warriors with Dane Axes or javelins for shooting. What makes this faction unique is the way the combat bonus works. If you enjoy rolling massive attack dice and complex combos this is a good choice for a faction. This article will give suggestions on how to create a Norse Gael warband and play the Battle Board effectively.