Any Kislev tips?

**Outlawstar15a2** · January 03, 2010, 10:12 PM

So I just started a Kislev game and I'm seeking to be a Tzar to outshine all others! But that requires I survive the beginning. Any tips?

**PSIHOPAT** · January 03, 2010, 10:40 PM

Build as fast as you can artillery.

With uragan mortar battles will be faaaar more easy.

Three artillery pieces against massed infantry,plus 3-4 mounted gunners,used just for eliminating the most dangerous units(especially cavalry),plus two infantry units with guns for weaken and fear effect(used at flank and moving behind enemy, if is possible)...and another infantry/cavalry units...will form an unstoppable army.

If you are outnumbered,order to your mortars to shoot in the battle line where your infantry is engaged but outnumbered.You will lose some soldiers from friendly fire,but enemy will be annihilated in short time...kislev mortars are very precise and will kill about 10 enemy and one friend in this situation...

**Chevalier IX** · January 04, 2010, 02:05 AM

I find nothing breaks the back of the opposing formation like unleashing the fury of the winged lancers upon their center,cutting their advancing force in half and then catching them on the flanks with skirmisher cavalry,followed by a pinning action with heavy infantry into which I wheel my lancers back in for the crushing rear charge and heavy melee.The lancers can typically hold their own against opposing heavy cavalry as well so dont be afraid to let them mix it up when need be,your boys will hold longer than you may think.In short much as was the case with historical Poland I put much emphasis on infantry in support of my main cav force which proves to be decisive more often than not

**Mr. Sorrow** · January 04, 2010, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by Chevalier IX

I find nothing breaks the back of the opposing formation like unleashing the fury of the winged lancers upon their center,cutting their advancing force in half and then catching them on the flanks with skirmisher cavalry,followed by a pinning action with heavy infantry into which I wheel my lancers back in for the crushing rear charge and heavy melee.The lancers can typically hold their own against opposing heavy cavalry as well so dont be afraid to let them mix it up when need be,your boys will hold longer than you may think.In short much as was the case with historical Poland I put much emphasis on infantry in support of my main cav force which proves to be decisive more often than not

Very true. Shame that Kislev does not have any better artillery (read support artillery). I play for reikland and use artillery to smash enemys formations before my cavalry wipes them out.

**Outlawstar15a2** · January 04, 2010, 02:35 PM

Ok, survived to turn 16 the Chaos Storm of full stacks seems to have abated and they ended up ultimately with two empire cities that borders with my realm and I finally secured all the Kislevite cities and I think I stablized the country. Is it safe to say I weathered the storm (no pun intended)? Or is there another one waiting for me?

**Timorfeys** · January 04, 2010, 02:49 PM

Yes, be sure! It was only weak clouds not storm. On turn 40 hell awaits. Named Chaos Undivided.

**Warmaster Tibs** · January 05, 2010, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Timorfeys

Yes, be sure! It was only weak clouds not storm. On turn 40 hell awaits. Named Chaos Undivided.

If my game lasts that long( without gameblocking CTDs) I think I may be forced to migrate south to Imperial provinces for shelter.

On another note

I love how you and the other team member designed Kislev. The campaign is such a delight because its very challanging! Compared to everything else it wins hands down! I am now -400000 in debt at turn 18 or so and about to take out the last chaos city (praag) then I am going to have to quickly rebuild and pray I can have enough money to start raising troops by turn 40.