Ranking conquest according to difficulty
Mar 27, 2021 5:55:12 GMT
𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘴𝘬𝘺, Friedrich “Fried Rice” Paulus, and 3 more like this
Post by John Marston on Mar 27, 2021 5:55:12 GMT
I haven't noticed such a thread in the ew4 board. Hence I decided to come up with one. The one made by littlecorporal gives a vague idea but this one is specific and of all countries.
Colour key -
Purple = Very easy, recommended for beginners
Green = Easy
Yellow - Mediocre
Orange - Hard
Red - Very hard
America 1775
Europe 1798
Europe 1806
Europe 1809
America 1812
Europe 1815
Colour key -
Purple = Very easy, recommended for beginners
Green = Easy
Yellow - Mediocre
Orange - Hard
Red - Very hard
America 1775
Brunswick - Hardest conquest in this era. It faces 4 generals of 3 countries, 2 of them artillery, on 2 disjoint fronts, with the fronts separated by allies that will offer help very late in the game and if you succeed till then, then it is more about helping your allies.
Poland - I know most of you all did not see this coming, but this is America, not Europe. An artillary general here would be of great help, but still is excellent and satisfying. Sokolnicki and Kosciusko do a fine job. Only problem is to finish of the Indian and British spam at the northeast.
Portugal - Another greatly satisfying game. Make sure to keep an eye on your food supply at the start. Quickly capture the US farms greatly helps. Land your troops quickly before your enemies navy harass your forces. Then nibble, and bite and remove chunks of US territory.
US - The easiest conquest. Capture the farms of GB and crush Spain. They have best militia, so spam the your enemies out. Rush to Spain quickly. Conquering it would take time as it is located far from your place. Thanks to Erich von Manstein for bringing this amazing tactic from Baidu EW4.
Great Britain - Nope. No change. You have many fronts to focus on, especially the American front, whose troops outnumber you at least in the immediate start. You can't have time to regroup your forces as the Americans would build up. Helping Indians speeds up the conquest, but you have too many fronts too take care off.
Indian - Bad economy, but good position and scattered forces. Mowing France quickly would help to grow your economy. Take your northern forces and get a good foothold in Russia. Play defensive and mobilize at the east and then strike a blow to the US. Only problem is bad economy.
France - Block the Indians while you take the nearby Spanish cities. Make sure to send a convoy to wipe off Spain at the south. Now you can build your army and focus on Indians. Destroy the Indians quickly because you need to face the British spam then.
Hessen - Most of the army is on your sea. Land units do not fight good in water so land them before your enemy's navy chip into your army. Make sure to capture some farms as you don't have any food supply for your huge army. Then it's biting into the enemy.
Netherlands - Good position. Only one immediate enemy. Raising a fleet to destroy the Spanish enclave in the extreme south is not viable as they will be trapped there. First rush to America to destroy Indian and British. Make an auxiliary army at Saxony to take southern Spain if not taken yet.
Russia - Easy in the beginning, but gets hard progressively. Many fronts and bad economy. Indians are easy pickings but will eventually provide stiff resistance. You have got Spain to conquer and mind you, you are very far from capturing the British farms. You have to face their spam unless you have got OP generals.
Saxony - Surrounded by enemies and Spain absolutely provides no help. Poland of 1775. Defend vigorously initially and expand at the end. NOT TO BE TRIED for beginners.
Spain - Definitely the most weirdest. You have got some cities at the north and one in the south with just a stable in the middle. You have to handle both France and Russia initially. But a real fun conquest to play.
Poland - I know most of you all did not see this coming, but this is America, not Europe. An artillary general here would be of great help, but still is excellent and satisfying. Sokolnicki and Kosciusko do a fine job. Only problem is to finish of the Indian and British spam at the northeast.
Portugal - Another greatly satisfying game. Make sure to keep an eye on your food supply at the start. Quickly capture the US farms greatly helps. Land your troops quickly before your enemies navy harass your forces. Then nibble, and bite and remove chunks of US territory.
US - The easiest conquest. Capture the farms of GB and crush Spain. They have best militia, so spam the your enemies out. Rush to Spain quickly. Conquering it would take time as it is located far from your place. Thanks to Erich von Manstein for bringing this amazing tactic from Baidu EW4.
Great Britain - Nope. No change. You have many fronts to focus on, especially the American front, whose troops outnumber you at least in the immediate start. You can't have time to regroup your forces as the Americans would build up. Helping Indians speeds up the conquest, but you have too many fronts too take care off.
Indian - Bad economy, but good position and scattered forces. Mowing France quickly would help to grow your economy. Take your northern forces and get a good foothold in Russia. Play defensive and mobilize at the east and then strike a blow to the US. Only problem is bad economy.
France - Block the Indians while you take the nearby Spanish cities. Make sure to send a convoy to wipe off Spain at the south. Now you can build your army and focus on Indians. Destroy the Indians quickly because you need to face the British spam then.
Hessen - Most of the army is on your sea. Land units do not fight good in water so land them before your enemy's navy chip into your army. Make sure to capture some farms as you don't have any food supply for your huge army. Then it's biting into the enemy.
Netherlands - Good position. Only one immediate enemy. Raising a fleet to destroy the Spanish enclave in the extreme south is not viable as they will be trapped there. First rush to America to destroy Indian and British. Make an auxiliary army at Saxony to take southern Spain if not taken yet.
Russia - Easy in the beginning, but gets hard progressively. Many fronts and bad economy. Indians are easy pickings but will eventually provide stiff resistance. You have got Spain to conquer and mind you, you are very far from capturing the British farms. You have to face their spam unless you have got OP generals.
Saxony - Surrounded by enemies and Spain absolutely provides no help. Poland of 1775. Defend vigorously initially and expand at the end. NOT TO BE TRIED for beginners.
Spain - Definitely the most weirdest. You have got some cities at the north and one in the south with just a stable in the middle. You have to handle both France and Russia initially. But a real fun conquest to play.
Europe 1798
Great Britain - This country is not a bad option to try out as a beginner. However, I do feel that most newcomers will be fed up with GB98 due to the grinding slow speed at Paris, getting frustrated and quitting or perhaps in the Ottoman region. But still, I feel that this has a lot of untapped potential. Mediocre
Portugal - Portugal is perhaps in the only select group of small countries. Easy win is guaranteed. Survive the first and only wave of Spanish onsalught (except if you stay defensive) and then push your way into Spain. Once you get Spain, your economy will kickstart, making it much easier. But still have to grind your way in Paris. Good try for a small country. Just make sure you don’t overuse Beresford.
Spain - Mediocre. Not because of the incoming threat, but because of the slowness of the conquest. It took me about 20-25 rounds to finish Portugal itself. I am a pretty average player. So most players finish Portugal at this time, unless you have a good roster of generals and skills. However, this might be the best choice for people who want to devour every moment of the game though.
France - Easy. You don’t have many immediate fronts. Just the eastern and the British front. However, as the game progresses, you open up many fronts. An African front, a Spanish front, an Italian front (Consumes many resources), a Warsaw front, a Russian front, an Ottoman front because the Russians land amphibious units near Istanbul. If luck isn’t with you, then you even have a Scandinavian front if Denmark loses (rare cases, but I have seen it happening a couple of times)
Sardinia - THE HARDEST 1798 conquest. A new player may get decimitated easily as Napoleon and sometimes his loyal sidekick - Marmont comes to Sardinia. Can’t we stop them? Yes!! If you do have OP generals. But usually, unstoppable. A nightmare for those with no experience of the game. At that start, you must RUN!! And don’t forget to keep an eye on food supplies.
Holy Roman Empire - Another boring conquest. Not recommended for new players. This country has multiple fronts from the start, making it a princess rushing players' dreams. But boring for a fun play. Useless generals, bad economy, multiple fronts make the matters worse. In a sense, it is the Germany of World Conqueror series. However, the easiest one for Princesses runs. Hence, in the Greens!!
Italy - Fairly easy. Just defend on the southern front, spend resources on the northern front to defeat that hostile, incoming HRE general on heavy cavalry. If Naples doesn't do anything, you too don’t do anything, until Napoleon and co comes to your aid (mostly). If possible, send a privateer of a frigate to wrap up Sardinia quickly. Has the exact combination of challenge and fun. I’d highly recommend for newbies
Naples - Exact opposite of Italy. Not impossible, though, but doable. However, it is pretty tough as you have to battle out me *Ahem* Napoleon. That is crucial. You receive really less support from the British. Pushing into Rome before Napoleon arrive might help to improve the economy. Still, I do not recommend it for beginners. Really tough
Prussia - Highly recommended. Good position, only one immediate front (Poland), a passive front. Only thing lacking is the bad economy, or else into the Purples. You don’t even have cities or villages to develop. What more do you want, than having the comfort of bombarding Copenhagen and invading continental Denmark from home? Push fast into the Netherlands, before HRE and lo! A kickstarted economy and access to an important French front.
Poland - THE MOST TOUGHEST CONQUEST IN 1798! Ignore what I said about Sardinia. There, you even have the option of exile. But here, you have nowhere to run. Exile to French? The lamest joke ever. The coalition troops then begin mass spam, overwhelming you easily. Found it out the hard way. It can only be done by the most skillful players of the game (Count me in! Yes I did it!) One small misstep, then boom! Poland is gone!
The problem here is that Poland’s economy is very fragile and if even a single city is lost, then you won't have enough resources to spam units. One unnecessary spam or negligence will bring the end of the Polish conquest. Spamming the right units at the right time is the key. Once, the Prussians captured Warsaw, spammed triple line infantry with Poinatowki and by the time I got back Warsaw, I lost the remaining two cities. I eventually won the conquest though.
Ottoman Empire - Mediocre. Multiple fronts, i.e. Sidney, Austrians, Russians. Scarce troops and resources. But, you still have the OP OTTOMAN ARTILLERY!! You need to manage your resources wisely initially and then, you pass the test with flying colours!!
Denmark - Open for expansion. Make sure to conquer Sweden quickly, while keeping Wilhelm III and Hotze at bay. Support your general at Copenhagen. A Swedish port has a tavern and it might come in useful for defeating Ushakov. After that, defend Netherlands, defeat HRE and co. That’s it. Just two or 3 fronts, and I say… temporary fronts. Only problem is economy
Sweden - Virtually Denmark, but on the Coalition side. More easier than Denmark, as you have only one front and the most powerful tier-2 infantry general. What else do you want? Less economic output though. Spam units wisely initially. And after defeating Denmark, your economy will improve. Concede very less or nothing if possible to your allies.
Russia - The best 1798 conquest to try out as a beginner. Improve your numerous scattered towns quickly. You have virtually no active fronts. The Ottomans will not attack you until they take Clujnapoca. Hence, take your time, mass your troops and bam!! One sharp blow and the war is over. You have one of the two best infantry generals - Suvorov (this might be a competition ground for a Lannes vs Suvorov fight) and ‘his’ loyal sidekick - Prince Pyotr Bargaration.
Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia - unplayable (since neutrals)
Portugal - Portugal is perhaps in the only select group of small countries. Easy win is guaranteed. Survive the first and only wave of Spanish onsalught (except if you stay defensive) and then push your way into Spain. Once you get Spain, your economy will kickstart, making it much easier. But still have to grind your way in Paris. Good try for a small country. Just make sure you don’t overuse Beresford.
Spain - Mediocre. Not because of the incoming threat, but because of the slowness of the conquest. It took me about 20-25 rounds to finish Portugal itself. I am a pretty average player. So most players finish Portugal at this time, unless you have a good roster of generals and skills. However, this might be the best choice for people who want to devour every moment of the game though.
France - Easy. You don’t have many immediate fronts. Just the eastern and the British front. However, as the game progresses, you open up many fronts. An African front, a Spanish front, an Italian front (Consumes many resources), a Warsaw front, a Russian front, an Ottoman front because the Russians land amphibious units near Istanbul. If luck isn’t with you, then you even have a Scandinavian front if Denmark loses (rare cases, but I have seen it happening a couple of times)
Sardinia - THE HARDEST 1798 conquest. A new player may get decimitated easily as Napoleon and sometimes his loyal sidekick - Marmont comes to Sardinia. Can’t we stop them? Yes!! If you do have OP generals. But usually, unstoppable. A nightmare for those with no experience of the game. At that start, you must RUN!! And don’t forget to keep an eye on food supplies.
Holy Roman Empire - Another boring conquest. Not recommended for new players. This country has multiple fronts from the start, making it a princess rushing players' dreams. But boring for a fun play. Useless generals, bad economy, multiple fronts make the matters worse. In a sense, it is the Germany of World Conqueror series. However, the easiest one for Princesses runs. Hence, in the Greens!!
Italy - Fairly easy. Just defend on the southern front, spend resources on the northern front to defeat that hostile, incoming HRE general on heavy cavalry. If Naples doesn't do anything, you too don’t do anything, until Napoleon and co comes to your aid (mostly). If possible, send a privateer of a frigate to wrap up Sardinia quickly. Has the exact combination of challenge and fun. I’d highly recommend for newbies
Naples - Exact opposite of Italy. Not impossible, though, but doable. However, it is pretty tough as you have to battle out me *Ahem* Napoleon. That is crucial. You receive really less support from the British. Pushing into Rome before Napoleon arrive might help to improve the economy. Still, I do not recommend it for beginners. Really tough
Prussia - Highly recommended. Good position, only one immediate front (Poland), a passive front. Only thing lacking is the bad economy, or else into the Purples. You don’t even have cities or villages to develop. What more do you want, than having the comfort of bombarding Copenhagen and invading continental Denmark from home? Push fast into the Netherlands, before HRE and lo! A kickstarted economy and access to an important French front.
Poland - THE MOST TOUGHEST CONQUEST IN 1798! Ignore what I said about Sardinia. There, you even have the option of exile. But here, you have nowhere to run. Exile to French? The lamest joke ever. The coalition troops then begin mass spam, overwhelming you easily. Found it out the hard way. It can only be done by the most skillful players of the game (Count me in! Yes I did it!) One small misstep, then boom! Poland is gone!
The problem here is that Poland’s economy is very fragile and if even a single city is lost, then you won't have enough resources to spam units. One unnecessary spam or negligence will bring the end of the Polish conquest. Spamming the right units at the right time is the key. Once, the Prussians captured Warsaw, spammed triple line infantry with Poinatowki and by the time I got back Warsaw, I lost the remaining two cities. I eventually won the conquest though.
Ottoman Empire - Mediocre. Multiple fronts, i.e. Sidney, Austrians, Russians. Scarce troops and resources. But, you still have the OP OTTOMAN ARTILLERY!! You need to manage your resources wisely initially and then, you pass the test with flying colours!!
Denmark - Open for expansion. Make sure to conquer Sweden quickly, while keeping Wilhelm III and Hotze at bay. Support your general at Copenhagen. A Swedish port has a tavern and it might come in useful for defeating Ushakov. After that, defend Netherlands, defeat HRE and co. That’s it. Just two or 3 fronts, and I say… temporary fronts. Only problem is economy
Sweden - Virtually Denmark, but on the Coalition side. More easier than Denmark, as you have only one front and the most powerful tier-2 infantry general. What else do you want? Less economic output though. Spam units wisely initially. And after defeating Denmark, your economy will improve. Concede very less or nothing if possible to your allies.
Russia - The best 1798 conquest to try out as a beginner. Improve your numerous scattered towns quickly. You have virtually no active fronts. The Ottomans will not attack you until they take Clujnapoca. Hence, take your time, mass your troops and bam!! One sharp blow and the war is over. You have one of the two best infantry generals - Suvorov (this might be a competition ground for a Lannes vs Suvorov fight) and ‘his’ loyal sidekick - Prince Pyotr Bargaration.
Switzerland, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia - unplayable (since neutrals)
Europe 1806
Great Britain - Mediocre. Reasons? Same as the 1798 conquest. Plus, you have a bonus - Rhine! Though they can’t be considered a major threat, they are indeed a big ally to the French and the Spanish. You even lose Naples as an ally. But, for the plus side, there is no Poland and no Ottoman front this time (Bad news for a rushing conquest). How do you punch through that defensive line if the French?
Portugal - Spain has got Palafox? OMG what do I do? Run? No calm down. Palafox is a pretty average general. Kill him immediately and then, you can unleash your entire army on Spain. Then split your army into three groups. One goes to Africa - Italy - Ottoman, second one goes into southern France - aid Italian group, then goes into Rhine and Denmark. The third group goes into Northern France and Netherlands, uniting with Britain.
Spain - Don’t fret over Palafox. It still is tough to defeat the Portuguese. You must use him wisely as he is the only good general you got. Then rush into Africa, aid the French and Rhine. Not quite recommended for beginners. You have to grind everywhere. I say that only the determined people can finish this boring conquest. Mediocre
France - Not bad as first choice. Since there won't be any “Warsaw” spam now, you have one front less. You also gain Algeria, Naples and Rhine as an ally. Not bad to try out as the first conquest or one without generals. Take Britain out quickly, aid the Danes and Rhine. Send help to Portugal. But going through Russia is not problem as it is a bit smaller than it’s other counterparts. Easy to get through.
Rhine - Debut in this conquest. Brace yourself as Prussia, Russia and Austria will be at your back. Italy might attack Austria with Ottoman help. But it doesn't deter them. Expect very little help from Danes. You might receive help from Napoleon and a few others. That is the only good thing. Otherwise none. You won’t even have the economy to spam troops to defend yourself, let alone attack. Very challenging indeed. Make sure to aid the Netherlands or you open up another front. Very challenging. But get going, and watch out how easy and fun it is. But it is really difficult for beginners.
Netherlands - Britain throws her full weight on you. So play skillfully. Don’t disturb the outgoing British fleet to your North or be ready to be destroyed. Expect no help from the neighbouring france. They are busy on their fronts. Rhine will usually not put enough resistance. Hence man your defenses at the eastern border and improve your economy, spam troops to defend the incoming. Pretty hard.
Prussia - Easy one. A Blitzkrieg into the Rhine will topple them easily. Taking the Rhine and Netherlands is the key. It drastically improves your tottering economy. Make arrangements to help the invading English fleet and strike Denmark at the right time. Not bad for a starter, though you must protect Saxony and Vienna.
Ottoman Empire - You are the main driving force in the Balkans. Your conquest here will decide the entire future course. This is because you have access to multiple enemies and a major power too. Build up your army and strike right into the heart of the coalition. It’s a grind though as you have to face many strong generals and the long drive into Russia and Great Britain. If you really want, then doable, otherwise, alternatives exist.
Russia - Easy, plus this time, you own Poland, and one enemy less. You maybe small this time, but still a big force. Upgrading the towns quickly is the key. Your army might be thin, but can be expanded. Eliminate your only immediate enemy and as long as you aid Saxony, you will be safe, though pushing quickly into France is the key. Mediocre generals, but excellent conquest.
Saxony - A bit tough as when the French generals come in, the Coalition bogs down, usually Napoleon too comes and killing him with your small economy is difficult. Hence, take as many cities of Rhine as possible so as to create a buffer and expand your economy. Not too hard and I think the economy won’t be a problem as you have only 1 immediate not compulsory but important front.
Denmark - You have 3 fronts (the incoming British front, Sweden and Prussia). Bad economy, tough initially, but skillful use of navy will be crucial in subduing the land units and the British fleet. Really tough. Once Rhine falls, it will be just you. Hence send as much aid as possible to the Rhine. NOT Recommended for beginners.
Sweden - Very easy. Rush into Denmark early on, for expanding your economy. Once done, build up your army. Send a few to the South and remaining to the west to France. Your main advantage is being surrounded by allies and just one front. Aid but DON’T concede anything to your allies as you have to build up your economy.
Austria - You have multiple fronts to fight and have to push back the aggressive spammers - Italy and the Ottomans. Push into them early and you shall be at ease. However, you need to aid your allies too in defeating Rhine and France. On top of that, you have less towns. Steal from allies? Bad idea. The toughest coalition conquest in this era.
Naples - Easy. Italy is always ignored by the coalition. Help the Ottomans in dealing with Austria. Steal a city/factory/stable from Rhine or take one from Austria and start aiding them and the Netherlands. Safe from initial threats, except that you have to crush Sicily and take back your land. Nice one to try out, as the economy increases, so does the fronts.
Italy - See above
Sicily - Not bad. But it requires a lot of patience. You don’t have enough to spam a troop, let alone give them a ship. Slowly conquer Italy, go through Africa before as you need money. Just two fronts, but the main problem is the economy.
Switzerland - Mediocre. The coalition’s main focus will be on the Rhine and further west. Stay alert and keep looking at opportunities to get cities with ease (like the weakened ones). Improve your economy. Go only at one front initially as you don’t have enough money to recruit soldiers.
Morocco - Surrounded by enemies. No matter how hard you cry for help, you won’t receive any as you are isolated. You will perish if not played skillfully. Take Algeria first, to eliminate a threat and improve your economy. Keep the Spanish at the sea. Don’t let them land. Very hard as a conquest.
Algeria - Easy peasy. Crush Morocco and Tunisia. Since there are not many fronts, your economy will balloon quickly. Take Sardinia and Portugal quickly and unleash your full strength and economy when you reach Europe. Rush before your allies are down and help them push back the coalition forces.
Tunisia - Easy conquest. Rush through Algeria. Make a stronghold in Spain and push into Europe. A lengthy conquest. But can be speeded up by sending forces to Ottoman during the middle of the conquest. Real fun thinking about a Tunisian ruled Europe. Play skillfully and you will enjoy this interesting conquest.
Portugal - Spain has got Palafox? OMG what do I do? Run? No calm down. Palafox is a pretty average general. Kill him immediately and then, you can unleash your entire army on Spain. Then split your army into three groups. One goes to Africa - Italy - Ottoman, second one goes into southern France - aid Italian group, then goes into Rhine and Denmark. The third group goes into Northern France and Netherlands, uniting with Britain.
Spain - Don’t fret over Palafox. It still is tough to defeat the Portuguese. You must use him wisely as he is the only good general you got. Then rush into Africa, aid the French and Rhine. Not quite recommended for beginners. You have to grind everywhere. I say that only the determined people can finish this boring conquest. Mediocre
France - Not bad as first choice. Since there won't be any “Warsaw” spam now, you have one front less. You also gain Algeria, Naples and Rhine as an ally. Not bad to try out as the first conquest or one without generals. Take Britain out quickly, aid the Danes and Rhine. Send help to Portugal. But going through Russia is not problem as it is a bit smaller than it’s other counterparts. Easy to get through.
Rhine - Debut in this conquest. Brace yourself as Prussia, Russia and Austria will be at your back. Italy might attack Austria with Ottoman help. But it doesn't deter them. Expect very little help from Danes. You might receive help from Napoleon and a few others. That is the only good thing. Otherwise none. You won’t even have the economy to spam troops to defend yourself, let alone attack. Very challenging indeed. Make sure to aid the Netherlands or you open up another front. Very challenging. But get going, and watch out how easy and fun it is. But it is really difficult for beginners.
Netherlands - Britain throws her full weight on you. So play skillfully. Don’t disturb the outgoing British fleet to your North or be ready to be destroyed. Expect no help from the neighbouring france. They are busy on their fronts. Rhine will usually not put enough resistance. Hence man your defenses at the eastern border and improve your economy, spam troops to defend the incoming. Pretty hard.
Prussia - Easy one. A Blitzkrieg into the Rhine will topple them easily. Taking the Rhine and Netherlands is the key. It drastically improves your tottering economy. Make arrangements to help the invading English fleet and strike Denmark at the right time. Not bad for a starter, though you must protect Saxony and Vienna.
Ottoman Empire - You are the main driving force in the Balkans. Your conquest here will decide the entire future course. This is because you have access to multiple enemies and a major power too. Build up your army and strike right into the heart of the coalition. It’s a grind though as you have to face many strong generals and the long drive into Russia and Great Britain. If you really want, then doable, otherwise, alternatives exist.
Russia - Easy, plus this time, you own Poland, and one enemy less. You maybe small this time, but still a big force. Upgrading the towns quickly is the key. Your army might be thin, but can be expanded. Eliminate your only immediate enemy and as long as you aid Saxony, you will be safe, though pushing quickly into France is the key. Mediocre generals, but excellent conquest.
Saxony - A bit tough as when the French generals come in, the Coalition bogs down, usually Napoleon too comes and killing him with your small economy is difficult. Hence, take as many cities of Rhine as possible so as to create a buffer and expand your economy. Not too hard and I think the economy won’t be a problem as you have only 1 immediate not compulsory but important front.
Denmark - You have 3 fronts (the incoming British front, Sweden and Prussia). Bad economy, tough initially, but skillful use of navy will be crucial in subduing the land units and the British fleet. Really tough. Once Rhine falls, it will be just you. Hence send as much aid as possible to the Rhine. NOT Recommended for beginners.
Sweden - Very easy. Rush into Denmark early on, for expanding your economy. Once done, build up your army. Send a few to the South and remaining to the west to France. Your main advantage is being surrounded by allies and just one front. Aid but DON’T concede anything to your allies as you have to build up your economy.
Austria - You have multiple fronts to fight and have to push back the aggressive spammers - Italy and the Ottomans. Push into them early and you shall be at ease. However, you need to aid your allies too in defeating Rhine and France. On top of that, you have less towns. Steal from allies? Bad idea. The toughest coalition conquest in this era.
Naples - Easy. Italy is always ignored by the coalition. Help the Ottomans in dealing with Austria. Steal a city/factory/stable from Rhine or take one from Austria and start aiding them and the Netherlands. Safe from initial threats, except that you have to crush Sicily and take back your land. Nice one to try out, as the economy increases, so does the fronts.
Italy - See above
Sicily - Not bad. But it requires a lot of patience. You don’t have enough to spam a troop, let alone give them a ship. Slowly conquer Italy, go through Africa before as you need money. Just two fronts, but the main problem is the economy.
Switzerland - Mediocre. The coalition’s main focus will be on the Rhine and further west. Stay alert and keep looking at opportunities to get cities with ease (like the weakened ones). Improve your economy. Go only at one front initially as you don’t have enough money to recruit soldiers.
Morocco - Surrounded by enemies. No matter how hard you cry for help, you won’t receive any as you are isolated. You will perish if not played skillfully. Take Algeria first, to eliminate a threat and improve your economy. Keep the Spanish at the sea. Don’t let them land. Very hard as a conquest.
Algeria - Easy peasy. Crush Morocco and Tunisia. Since there are not many fronts, your economy will balloon quickly. Take Sardinia and Portugal quickly and unleash your full strength and economy when you reach Europe. Rush before your allies are down and help them push back the coalition forces.
Tunisia - Easy conquest. Rush through Algeria. Make a stronghold in Spain and push into Europe. A lengthy conquest. But can be speeded up by sending forces to Ottoman during the middle of the conquest. Real fun thinking about a Tunisian ruled Europe. Play skillfully and you will enjoy this interesting conquest.
Europe 1809
France - This French conquest has been under spotlight for being a rival for HRE98 for a Princess rushing conquest. This is a must try for someone who is looking for something different. As for a fun conquest, SPAM SPAM SPAM...but not infantry. Artillery and cavalry as this map has more industry than 1798. And most of it can be yours as you are the driving power. You even get Rome as a VII level city and your allies are better than previous eras, especially Poland.
Great Britain - Uhh... Once again, the same old Britain, plus more enemies, long area to cover as you have to destroy Sweden in Finland (Exclusively in this map). Grind as usual at Paris. But you have been spared by Spain as they are your allies now. Go quickly to their aid or watch them getting destroyed. Good economy, but many fronts from the start. It becomes easy once you gather momentum.
Portugal - The troops have to go a long and grinding way. First stop - Spain itself where you have to face 3 incoming French generals, INCLUDING Lannes. And then at Paris to defeat me! Then grinding at Vienna to face the Italian-Ottoman spam and then taking on Dombrowski's stronger than ever Poland. Don't forget Scandinavia as you have to subjugate both Denmark and Norway and defeat their remnant forces at Russia and Finland. Really long conquest.
Spain - Portugal might be safe from the French but not you. You have to face the 3 French generals, with crap ones. Spam wisely and bombard them from distance as much as you can. An artillery general or navy general (partly) could help here. But since it is an analysis IF you don't own any Princess or generals so...
Rhine - Much easier this time. I am in a dilemma for placing it in green or yellow. Yellow because -
1. Prussian and a part of Austrian army makes you the main target.
2. To avoid, Britain, send aid to Netherlands
But...
1. A strong Poland
2. No Scandinavian threat
3. More aggressive Ottomans and Italians
A bit tough, but can be a good one.
Denmark - This one makes up for a good conquest as you can Blitzkrieg into the heart of the Coalition from the beginning. Help the Polish in defeating a strong Prussia-Austria duo and watch the coalition fall like a pack of cards. Make sure to send a fleet of frigates and landing units early in the game to Spain to wrap up quickly.
Sweden - An access to Russia and an extra piece of land in Finland ranks this conquest a notch higher than Denmark. Crush Russia quickly meanwhile helping your allies in central Europe. Dispatch seperate contingents for Britain and Spain.
Prussia - Yes Prussians! You heard me right! Poland is of the same size of you and has the same battle capability! All thanks to me. And hey! Help your Austrian allies or face the mighty wrath of the Ottoman and Italian Spam. Russia won't be of much help and the remaining are too far to influence your enemies.
Austria - Really tough. You have only Prussia as some diversion. Eliminate or at least push back the Ottomans and Italians quickly or face spam. Send aid to Prussia or you open up another front and if you don't defeat Poland quickly, it will be lot tougher later. As I have said already, DO NOT expect any help from Russia as they have their hands full with Poland and Sweden.
Russia - The strength of the Eagles has turned a purple conquest to yellow. A real drastic change! Eliminate Sweden and Finnish Sweden quickly. Poland is really strong this time and packs more than a punch. Push back the Ottomans quickly or spend times ploughing through their horrible spam. And then their brother Italy too.
Italy - Vienna is in your range. Conquer Austria quickly before the Ottomans do and send aid to Rhine and Poland. Keep pushing into Russia and as again, send a fleet to Spain to wrap up quickly, simultaneously while conquering Africa. This one makes up for an easy conquest.
Naples - Same as above, except you have MURAT and access to African front.
Poland - Really strong in this era. Dombrowski and Poinatowski on Guards cavalry and Sulkowski on heavy cavalry are a fine triumvirate and can easily crumble the immediate enemies. A central position just makes this conquest much more interesting and your economy is much better compared to 1798.
Switzerland - Easy. Defend initially against incoming enemies and just nibble, eventually gobbling large chunks of enemy lands. This conquest is definitely heavily tilted towards the Eagles. Using and spamming wisely initially is enough.
Sardinia - Isolated and surrounded by allies, this one makes up for easy conquest. Swoop in for the Sicily first, go to Africa and Spain simulatenously, while making sure to land on mainland Europe and help out your allies.
Serbia - Extremely difficult. Ottomans will fall on you as if the world before them ends and Wallachia is there... to make your life a whole lot tougher. You can stand your ground, but you have to be really skillful. Russia provides absolutely no help and Austria has it's hands full. NOT recommended for beginners.
Moldovia - The time you take to control the Balkans determine the fate of the whole conquest and your allies. You are in a comfortable position and recieve ample, but useless aid from Russia. All they do is to just distract Ottomans and Wallachians. The only thing stopping a quick victory is your economy and Fathima here will come in very handy.
Wallachia - You have an aggressive ally in the Ottoman, but you face the immediate threat of Wittgenstein and the Moldavian army. However, it is easy, once you defend successfully. Steal Vienna when it is weak, meanwhile destroying Austria and help your other allies in the North.
Two Sicilies - Just defend the east and attack the west. Once Naples becomes weak, rampage through Italy. I might say this is the least played, most ignored and overlooked conquest as I have never seen anyone talking about it. Really satisfying conquest. Just make sure Murat and the other general don't land and you are safe.
Africa - Isolated from the map, all the three countries are good ones to try out. You might have less facilities, but just one front. Your economy builds up quickly and then you can unleash it on your enemies.
Great Britain - Uhh... Once again, the same old Britain, plus more enemies, long area to cover as you have to destroy Sweden in Finland (Exclusively in this map). Grind as usual at Paris. But you have been spared by Spain as they are your allies now. Go quickly to their aid or watch them getting destroyed. Good economy, but many fronts from the start. It becomes easy once you gather momentum.
Portugal - The troops have to go a long and grinding way. First stop - Spain itself where you have to face 3 incoming French generals, INCLUDING Lannes. And then at Paris to defeat me! Then grinding at Vienna to face the Italian-Ottoman spam and then taking on Dombrowski's stronger than ever Poland. Don't forget Scandinavia as you have to subjugate both Denmark and Norway and defeat their remnant forces at Russia and Finland. Really long conquest.
Spain - Portugal might be safe from the French but not you. You have to face the 3 French generals, with crap ones. Spam wisely and bombard them from distance as much as you can. An artillery general or navy general (partly) could help here. But since it is an analysis IF you don't own any Princess or generals so...
Rhine - Much easier this time. I am in a dilemma for placing it in green or yellow. Yellow because -
1. Prussian and a part of Austrian army makes you the main target.
2. To avoid, Britain, send aid to Netherlands
But...
1. A strong Poland
2. No Scandinavian threat
3. More aggressive Ottomans and Italians
A bit tough, but can be a good one.
Denmark - This one makes up for a good conquest as you can Blitzkrieg into the heart of the Coalition from the beginning. Help the Polish in defeating a strong Prussia-Austria duo and watch the coalition fall like a pack of cards. Make sure to send a fleet of frigates and landing units early in the game to Spain to wrap up quickly.
Sweden - An access to Russia and an extra piece of land in Finland ranks this conquest a notch higher than Denmark. Crush Russia quickly meanwhile helping your allies in central Europe. Dispatch seperate contingents for Britain and Spain.
Prussia - Yes Prussians! You heard me right! Poland is of the same size of you and has the same battle capability! All thanks to me. And hey! Help your Austrian allies or face the mighty wrath of the Ottoman and Italian Spam. Russia won't be of much help and the remaining are too far to influence your enemies.
Austria - Really tough. You have only Prussia as some diversion. Eliminate or at least push back the Ottomans and Italians quickly or face spam. Send aid to Prussia or you open up another front and if you don't defeat Poland quickly, it will be lot tougher later. As I have said already, DO NOT expect any help from Russia as they have their hands full with Poland and Sweden.
Russia - The strength of the Eagles has turned a purple conquest to yellow. A real drastic change! Eliminate Sweden and Finnish Sweden quickly. Poland is really strong this time and packs more than a punch. Push back the Ottomans quickly or spend times ploughing through their horrible spam. And then their brother Italy too.
Italy - Vienna is in your range. Conquer Austria quickly before the Ottomans do and send aid to Rhine and Poland. Keep pushing into Russia and as again, send a fleet to Spain to wrap up quickly, simultaneously while conquering Africa. This one makes up for an easy conquest.
Naples - Same as above, except you have MURAT and access to African front.
Poland - Really strong in this era. Dombrowski and Poinatowski on Guards cavalry and Sulkowski on heavy cavalry are a fine triumvirate and can easily crumble the immediate enemies. A central position just makes this conquest much more interesting and your economy is much better compared to 1798.
Switzerland - Easy. Defend initially against incoming enemies and just nibble, eventually gobbling large chunks of enemy lands. This conquest is definitely heavily tilted towards the Eagles. Using and spamming wisely initially is enough.
Sardinia - Isolated and surrounded by allies, this one makes up for easy conquest. Swoop in for the Sicily first, go to Africa and Spain simulatenously, while making sure to land on mainland Europe and help out your allies.
Serbia - Extremely difficult. Ottomans will fall on you as if the world before them ends and Wallachia is there... to make your life a whole lot tougher. You can stand your ground, but you have to be really skillful. Russia provides absolutely no help and Austria has it's hands full. NOT recommended for beginners.
Moldovia - The time you take to control the Balkans determine the fate of the whole conquest and your allies. You are in a comfortable position and recieve ample, but useless aid from Russia. All they do is to just distract Ottomans and Wallachians. The only thing stopping a quick victory is your economy and Fathima here will come in very handy.
Wallachia - You have an aggressive ally in the Ottoman, but you face the immediate threat of Wittgenstein and the Moldavian army. However, it is easy, once you defend successfully. Steal Vienna when it is weak, meanwhile destroying Austria and help your other allies in the North.
Two Sicilies - Just defend the east and attack the west. Once Naples becomes weak, rampage through Italy. I might say this is the least played, most ignored and overlooked conquest as I have never seen anyone talking about it. Really satisfying conquest. Just make sure Murat and the other general don't land and you are safe.
Africa - Isolated from the map, all the three countries are good ones to try out. You might have less facilities, but just one front. Your economy builds up quickly and then you can unleash it on your enemies.
America 1812
France - The central territory of Indians is undefended and you can go all the way up to Cleveland without meeting any resistance. Spain might look small, but they are well defended and they put up a stiff resistance, even though you recieve ample aid from Russia. Easy and fun.
US - Much bigger area than the last time, but under heavy pressure initially. Make sure to block the incoming Heesian troops and make inroads into British territory. Developing economy quickly gives you a upper hand on your enemies.
Spain - Russia and France would fall heavily on you. You are well defended with the forts, but still it would be a lot of grind to defeat even the thin French and incoming Russian forces. The British don't distract the Russians because you are the main target for them.
Great Britain - You have access to multiple fronts and this time, you forces are much closer and Russia is thinnly scattered. Defeat Barclay and you can easily punch through the Russian in the west. US has almost the same forces as yours so you can drive through them easily.
Indian - You have three fronts to fight, but much less forces and worse economy. It will be highly difficult to defeat the US without good economy. You even don't have all the units unlocked but I doubt if that influences much to rank this one as a Mediocre conquest.
Hessen - All your troops are on water. Good luck finding a sweet landing spot and capturing enough farms for your army in time. And once you do that, victory is assured in this conquest. But if your units are destroyed before you land, then... Adios!!
Russian - You have thinly scattered forces and your even supposed to help the French and the US against the British and Indians. But, there is one problem...economy. At max, you can get all the cities of Spain of a lot of grind and Britain will target and attack you by round 40-50 (Approx).
US - Much bigger area than the last time, but under heavy pressure initially. Make sure to block the incoming Heesian troops and make inroads into British territory. Developing economy quickly gives you a upper hand on your enemies.
Spain - Russia and France would fall heavily on you. You are well defended with the forts, but still it would be a lot of grind to defeat even the thin French and incoming Russian forces. The British don't distract the Russians because you are the main target for them.
Great Britain - You have access to multiple fronts and this time, you forces are much closer and Russia is thinnly scattered. Defeat Barclay and you can easily punch through the Russian in the west. US has almost the same forces as yours so you can drive through them easily.
Indian - You have three fronts to fight, but much less forces and worse economy. It will be highly difficult to defeat the US without good economy. You even don't have all the units unlocked but I doubt if that influences much to rank this one as a Mediocre conquest.
Hessen - All your troops are on water. Good luck finding a sweet landing spot and capturing enough farms for your army in time. And once you do that, victory is assured in this conquest. But if your units are destroyed before you land, then... Adios!!
Russian - You have thinly scattered forces and your even supposed to help the French and the US against the British and Indians. But, there is one problem...economy. At max, you can get all the cities of Spain of a lot of grind and Britain will target and attack you by round 40-50 (Approx).
Europe 1815
Spain - It is tough to repel the incoming French army, led by MacDonald. Your crap economy makes things even worse. But you another choice to get Algeria first. It might be tempting. But it is time consuming and you are wasting your resources on Algeria instead of protecting your country.
France - Lead the French forces to victory after massive failures. Though you maybe surrounded by hostile, incoming enemies, whose main target is you, it is easy to repel them. Start with Wellesley at Brussels and Blucher at the French-Prussian border. Rush quickly to save Wallachia and aid the Ottoman Empire and Italy. An eastern egg - The French frigate in the bay of Biscay is trapped
Great Britain - Though you have got Netherlands instead of Ireland, it is very hard to win this "Waterloo". You must defeat Napoleon, Massena, Grouchy and Davout. No matter how quick you land, this is going to be a hell of a grind. And it consumes huge resources too at Amsterdam.
Bavaria - This is a tricky conquest. If you play too defensive, you need to face the Italian spam and play too attacking, you would thin your supply lines. Striking at the right time is important. Make sure to defend your border from French also.
Sardinia - You have a good starting army. Bombard Ajaccio and with one landing unit, take it. Divert the remaining to Europe to quickly finish France. Make sure to dispatch some troops later to Italy and then invade the Ottomans. You can take care of Africa later. FINDING FARMS IS YOUR PRIORITY!!
Serbia - Same as 1809
Austria - This time, you only got 2 fronts. But difficult ones. Go through France is always difficult and you need to push back the aggressive Italy and Ottomans. Concentrate your initial firepower on Italy to safely dismantle one headache. Mobilize at the French border, who will be distracted by your other allies. Then proceed to defeat Ottoman, Wallachia, France and Africa.
Wallachia - It may look hard, but it is actually quite easy! Defend against Moldavia and Russia. Steal a city from the Ottoman just in case you can't tolerate the pressure anymore. And then, divide your army into 2 groups - Russian and Western Army group. Don't get panicked if Napoleon dies or if Blucher takes Paris. It's fine. The French will take care of it.
Algeria - Easy again. You don't have too many fronts so keep developing your cities and factories. Invade Tunisia and send a fleet to Egypt and another to Russia to speed up the conquest. Take an army to Spain and one for mainland Europe.
Denmark - Not tough, but not easy. No initial enemy whatsoever. Stealing Amsterdam, which is highly impossible would be great. If not, steal a Prussian city at the border as a launchpad for invading France. However, you need to get to Italy and the Balkan, you have this African problem - Tripolitania.
Sweden - See above
Egypt - Defeating Tripolitania is easy. But you have to get to the Ottoman and grind through their spam, along with Italy's. Send a convoy to French is also a long way, even if you send a separate one for Algeria and France. This conquest is boring as it is tucked away in an extreme corner.
Italy - Though outnumbered, don't take the Eagles for granted. They pack a punch, unlike 1806. Storm your way through Vienna and Prussia. Italy is sort of a bird - Go north first, then east and west, like it's wings. You have south too - Egypt, Tunisia and Sardinia. Though Tripolitania do a fine job, they cannot finish off the work. You have to do the hard work.
Naples - Always overlooked country is Italy. Naples constitute one of the part. Get a stronghold in Austria, Vienna would be perfect. Go straight for Vienna. Then do the same as Italy.
Moldavia - One of the most influential factors in analyzing the Coalition countries is the Italian and Ottoman spam. Taming them quickly rapidly speeds up the conquest. Unfortunately here, you are not in a position to do so. Though you may defeat Wallachia and Ottoman, you still have to face the Italian spam. It's just either this or that.
Ottoman - The Egyptian forces always harass yours, behaving as if Tripolitania is non-existent, leading you to send some of your forces there. Another reason to be a mediocre one is that unlike Italy, this one is very far to have an influence at that part. Duke your way, or settle for a slow conquest.
Prussia - You have a strategic position with France, your main adversary. Defeating them won't be easy job and though you get Paris, don't take them out. And you even got to go to Africa and defeat Italy and Ottomans, the spammers. However, this one is quite difficult to complete;
Russia - You virtually have no active enemy. All the initial fronts are temporary. Crush Wallachia before they get out of hand. Drive deep into Ottoman before taking on Italy and send an auxiliary army to Tripolitania and Algeria. Economy is not a problem, as you have a lot of towns and factories.
Tripolitania - Neither economy, nor the enemies put it as mediocre. It's distance from mainland Europe is annoying and makes this a boring conquest.
France - Lead the French forces to victory after massive failures. Though you maybe surrounded by hostile, incoming enemies, whose main target is you, it is easy to repel them. Start with Wellesley at Brussels and Blucher at the French-Prussian border. Rush quickly to save Wallachia and aid the Ottoman Empire and Italy. An eastern egg - The French frigate in the bay of Biscay is trapped
Great Britain - Though you have got Netherlands instead of Ireland, it is very hard to win this "Waterloo". You must defeat Napoleon, Massena, Grouchy and Davout. No matter how quick you land, this is going to be a hell of a grind. And it consumes huge resources too at Amsterdam.
Bavaria - This is a tricky conquest. If you play too defensive, you need to face the Italian spam and play too attacking, you would thin your supply lines. Striking at the right time is important. Make sure to defend your border from French also.
Sardinia - You have a good starting army. Bombard Ajaccio and with one landing unit, take it. Divert the remaining to Europe to quickly finish France. Make sure to dispatch some troops later to Italy and then invade the Ottomans. You can take care of Africa later. FINDING FARMS IS YOUR PRIORITY!!
Serbia - Same as 1809
Austria - This time, you only got 2 fronts. But difficult ones. Go through France is always difficult and you need to push back the aggressive Italy and Ottomans. Concentrate your initial firepower on Italy to safely dismantle one headache. Mobilize at the French border, who will be distracted by your other allies. Then proceed to defeat Ottoman, Wallachia, France and Africa.
Wallachia - It may look hard, but it is actually quite easy! Defend against Moldavia and Russia. Steal a city from the Ottoman just in case you can't tolerate the pressure anymore. And then, divide your army into 2 groups - Russian and Western Army group. Don't get panicked if Napoleon dies or if Blucher takes Paris. It's fine. The French will take care of it.
Algeria - Easy again. You don't have too many fronts so keep developing your cities and factories. Invade Tunisia and send a fleet to Egypt and another to Russia to speed up the conquest. Take an army to Spain and one for mainland Europe.
Denmark - Not tough, but not easy. No initial enemy whatsoever. Stealing Amsterdam, which is highly impossible would be great. If not, steal a Prussian city at the border as a launchpad for invading France. However, you need to get to Italy and the Balkan, you have this African problem - Tripolitania.
Sweden - See above
Egypt - Defeating Tripolitania is easy. But you have to get to the Ottoman and grind through their spam, along with Italy's. Send a convoy to French is also a long way, even if you send a separate one for Algeria and France. This conquest is boring as it is tucked away in an extreme corner.
Italy - Though outnumbered, don't take the Eagles for granted. They pack a punch, unlike 1806. Storm your way through Vienna and Prussia. Italy is sort of a bird - Go north first, then east and west, like it's wings. You have south too - Egypt, Tunisia and Sardinia. Though Tripolitania do a fine job, they cannot finish off the work. You have to do the hard work.
Naples - Always overlooked country is Italy. Naples constitute one of the part. Get a stronghold in Austria, Vienna would be perfect. Go straight for Vienna. Then do the same as Italy.
Moldavia - One of the most influential factors in analyzing the Coalition countries is the Italian and Ottoman spam. Taming them quickly rapidly speeds up the conquest. Unfortunately here, you are not in a position to do so. Though you may defeat Wallachia and Ottoman, you still have to face the Italian spam. It's just either this or that.
Ottoman - The Egyptian forces always harass yours, behaving as if Tripolitania is non-existent, leading you to send some of your forces there. Another reason to be a mediocre one is that unlike Italy, this one is very far to have an influence at that part. Duke your way, or settle for a slow conquest.
Prussia - You have a strategic position with France, your main adversary. Defeating them won't be easy job and though you get Paris, don't take them out. And you even got to go to Africa and defeat Italy and Ottomans, the spammers. However, this one is quite difficult to complete;
Russia - You virtually have no active enemy. All the initial fronts are temporary. Crush Wallachia before they get out of hand. Drive deep into Ottoman before taking on Italy and send an auxiliary army to Tripolitania and Algeria. Economy is not a problem, as you have a lot of towns and factories.
Tripolitania - Neither economy, nor the enemies put it as mediocre. It's distance from mainland Europe is annoying and makes this a boring conquest.
