Warlord: Britannia - How To Capture Settlements

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Warlord: Britannia’s main path to victory requires the frequent and brutal conquering of Settlements. You won’t get anywhere without a bit (a lot…) of bloodshed, and diplomacy is certainly not an option. Where Convoys will give you money, and Raids will give you a heart attack, Settlements will net a victory.

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Not every Settlement is the same of course, and depending on the size, location, and even the weather and time of day, things can get quite tricky. Battles can get quite chaotic, and you are going to have to get stuck in if you want to walk away victorious. Gather your Legion, grab your Pila, and get ready for battle after battle as you make your way north.

Settlements are the primary objectives in Warlord: Britannia. They are large gatherings of buildings and men, and simply approaching them will result in a battle breaking out. They come in various sizes, ranging from simple Waystations all the way to Hamlets and Villages. The larger the Settlement, the harder it will be for you to conquer.

Conquering a Settlement is fairly easy - on paper at least. All you have to do is kill all the Celts and you win. In practice, this is much harder to achieve. In the early game, you will be forced, purely due to a lack of troops, to tackle smaller locations. Farms and Waystations are ideal targets.

To start a battle, simply march your Legion near a Settlement, and wait. After a short time, the population will charge out, weapons and shields at the ready. The best way to deal with them is to hold a position. This will cause your troops to keep a defensive formation, and also allow them to throw their Pilum.

Battles for Settlements are largely the same as battles anywhere