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''For more details, see: [[Saladin/Strategies (SHC)]]''
 
''For more details, see: [[Saladin/Strategies (SHC)]]''
==In Stronghold Crusader 2==
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===In Stronghold Crusader 2===
   
 
Saladin remains pretty much unchanged compared to Stronghold Crusader. Though his economy excludes weapons workshops, he produces most food types to enhance tax rates. He builds no mosques however and therefore he relies on his industrial buildings to gain income, making his economy a bit less effective.
 
Saladin remains pretty much unchanged compared to Stronghold Crusader. Though his economy excludes weapons workshops, he produces most food types to enhance tax rates. He builds no mosques however and therefore he relies on his industrial buildings to gain income, making his economy a bit less effective.
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Saladin attacks in multiple waves and he has retained his fond for [[horse archer]] harassment. His siege armies contain [[Arabian bowmen]], [[Arabian swordsmen]] and [[whirling dervish]]es, as well as he constructs a number of [[mantlet]]s, [[catapult]]s and [[war wagon]]s filled with Arab bowmen.
 
Saladin attacks in multiple waves and he has retained his fond for [[horse archer]] harassment. His siege armies contain [[Arabian bowmen]], [[Arabian swordsmen]] and [[whirling dervish]]es, as well as he constructs a number of [[mantlet]]s, [[catapult]]s and [[war wagon]]s filled with Arab bowmen.
==How to deal with==
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==Dealing with Saladin==
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For tips on how to beat Saladin, see: ''[[Saladin/Counter-strategies (SHC)]]''
<span style="font-size:17px;">Defense</span>
 
 
Saladin has an all-round army constitution that needs a good variety of troops to handle. It is suggested that ballistae/mangonels are used with [[Crossbowman|crossbowmen]] and [[archer]]s/[[Arabian Bowman|arabian bowmen]] Crossbowmen can handle [[swordsmen]] and really any troops around, but they need help from bowmen to finish off enemies due to their slow firerate. Mangonels are also useful against groups due to their inaccuracy (they can also pick off scattered [[Assassin|assassins]] even if they are invisible), but ballistae perform better against [[Siege Equipment|siege equipment]].
 
 
===Offense===
 
Saladin has a much better defense than most other AI lords. In fact, his troops get almost always a +25% morale boost. His mangonels and ballistae in conjunction can really deal damage on advancing ranks. Two strategies:
 
*''Mass horse archers:'' Use Saladin's own tactic against him with 100-150 horse archers. These are enough to take out the outer defenses and any soldiers that may attempt to sally forth. Expect some casualties from extreme firepower and mangonels (ballistae will not hurt if always on the move) and consider focus firing on mangonels/ballistae. Encircle methodically the castle until you can take out most defenders, then concentrate on the keep and campfire. Always keep gatehouses closed and consider bringing slaves to light up the encampment. Saladin will have most of his troops and peasants killed so he cannot put fires off very well. Do not leave your troops in the flames and move in for the kill once the flames die.
 
*''Standard siege:'' This method needs a huge number of fire ballistae, catapults and [[Wooden shields|mantlets]]. Slowly work your way towards the castle, repelling counterattacks constantly. Soon your catapults may fire at the closest tower(s) without much trouble. Leave towers crumbled so Saladin will not rebuild them. You may bring your fire ballistae closer to kill any remaining troops. Continue pounding the walls and structures you see in the perimeter, taking out the [[mercenary Post|mercenary post]], [[market]] and [[granary]] with a priority. When you reach the keep, have your fire ballistae get in range and fire at will. When little to no troops remain on the keep, rush in melee units ignoring fire from remaining units to dispose of Saladin. Use your mantlets in front of your ballistae whenever you can. Again, upgraded fire ballistae may save you troops.
 
   
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==

Revision as of 12:24, 10 November 2014

I am not a vindictive man. Once you are my prisoner, you shall live. Maybe, you will tend my camels...
— Saladin, taunting before an attack

Saladin is one of the AI opponents that appears in Stronghold CrusaderStronghold Crusader Extreme and Stronghold Crusader 2.

Background

Saladin was the Sultan of Egypt & Syria who led the Muslim army against the Crusaders. He eventually recaptured Palestine from the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem after his victory in the Battle of Hattin. In the third crusade, he fought against the forces of Christian opposition lead by Richard The Lionheart. The battle ended with a treaty that allowed for entrance of Christianity into Jerusalem, and called for a three year truce.

Appearance

As an Arabian lord, he wears a white turban with a golden crescent symbol at the front. His calm face is adorned by a thick facial hair around his mouth, and surrounded by red scarf with yelow color on the edge that is connected  at the front of his chest by a sunflower-like emblem. Like most other lords, he wears a metal chain armor. He wields a sword.

The Arabian lord unit in the game is modelled on Saladin.

Personality

He is a calm, kind-hearted person that always cares for his people. He tends to refer the player as "my friend", indicating that he is an easy-going person. Despite this, he has a very serious tone of voice unlike the similarly easy-going Emir. In battle, he never underestimates his enemies, nor does he overestimate them. He likes to show off his might with confidence, troops and mild taunts.

Castles and strategies

Saladin is one of the hardest AI characters in Stronghold Crusader. He is able to get rich very quickly and swarms troops with ease. One of his weaknesses is that he takes a medium amount of time to set up his keep and defenses.

In Stronghold Crusader

Saladin tends to build one of the best all-round economies. He has extensive resource mining, as well as he tries to make use of every opportunity to gain gold. He uses a very high number of bakeries and breweries, and he employs positive fear factor to maximize taxes. He also constructs a number of workshops to convert raw iron into more valuable equipment.

Saladin constructs square-shaped castles with numerous round towers, thick walls and large gatehouses. He uses mangonels along with ballistae and mans his towers with Arabian bowmen and fire throwers. A narrow moat is also dug to protect outlying buildings (mostly good things) under the walls.

Saladin is active in harassment and organized attacks, using almost every Arabian unit except for slingers. He constructs numerous fire ballistae for long-range attacks, as well as he sends catapults to destroy exposed farms and industry buildings. Saladin is notable for his horse archer raids and the high number of Arabian bowmen he uses in conjunction with Arabian swordsmen.

For more details, see: Saladin/Strategies (SHC)

In Stronghold Crusader 2

Saladin remains pretty much unchanged compared to Stronghold Crusader. Though his economy excludes weapons workshops, he produces most food types to enhance tax rates. He builds no mosques however and therefore he relies on his industrial buildings to gain income, making his economy a bit less effective.

Saladin's most common castle consists of two rings of walls with a wide courtyard for his buildings inbetween. He adds a boost to his defense by a lot of lookout towers, as well as he uses a lot of mangonels and ballistae. He uses no traps, as Saladin relies on plenty of Arabian bowmen and several siege engines to repel attacks.

Saladin attacks in multiple waves and he has retained his fond for horse archer harassment. His siege armies contain Arabian bowmen, Arabian swordsmen and whirling dervishes, as well as he constructs a number of mantlets, catapults and war wagons filled with Arab bowmen.

Dealing with Saladin

For tips on how to beat Saladin, see: Saladin/Counter-strategies (SHC)

Quotes

See: Quotes:Saladin.

Trivia

  • He is the only historical personality whose nicknames are not simply numbers, rather actual titles. 

External Links

Article on Saladin (Wikipedia)

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