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It is often preferable to have a good unit for ranged warfare, such as Longbowmen. On the Arena map, executing this tactic usually involves the player ordering Villagers to construct a Castle close to the enemy's base (preferably just outside the enemies' Walls), in order to put a dent to the enemy's economy by harassing enemy Villagers or to put a civilization's unique units into good use. Not limited to Age of Empires II: a Fort drop in the Upper Himalayas For example, a " Fort drop" can be executed in Age of Empires III on maps such as the Himalayas and in Age of Mythology, Castle Drops are ideal for maps with close quarters of fighting and/or restricted movement, such as Jotunheim, Marsh, and Vinlandsaga.Ĭoncerning specific game modes, Castle Drop is excellent for the Sudden Death (Offensive Castle Drop) and King of the Hill (Defensive Castle) game modes.įorward Castle (offensive Castle drop) In general, this tactic can also be applied to other maps and Age of Empires games, but mainly in maps with many choke points (such as Black Forest) that often benefit such tactics. It involves focusing the player's Villagers at gathering enough stone for a Castle, then advancing to the Castle Age and using said Villagers to construct a Castle, either for offensive or defensive purposes. Castle drop is a tactic that is popular with players on the Arena map in Age of Empires II, where booming is at its finest, and springboard strategies are the norm in team games.