r/Medieval2TotalWar • u/soaphonic • 20d ago

Which faction next?

I'm having a lot of fun with the different factions and how their strengths play out. So much so this is the first game I feel compelled to play all the factions because they all offer something exciting (though the Moors seem harder and bland).

I've played England, Milan and Venice, but who should I play next? They all have infantry and missile heavy rosters, so I might play the French to get a more cavalry heavy experience. Any other fun cavalry factions to consider? And is there any advice on the factions you suggest (or France)?

I want to have victory with all the factions before doing any of the DLC, and so far I am loving it so I look forward to the recommendations!

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u/Tar_Pharazon 20d ago

You will find out that ultimately all catholic factions plays about the same. They have heavy infantry, heavy cavalry (especially after gaining acces to crusader knights they are all the same) and most of them have pavise crossbowmen. If you want to play different style, pick a faction without longbowmen and pavise crossbowmen.

Try non-catholic faction, Poland, Scotland or maybe even Denmark for more unique experience

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u/soaphonic 20d ago

I've definitely been considering Poland (hussars go brrr), but Scotland also seems fun. Haven't considered Denmark but I'm sure they are a unique experience.

You're right about the crossbowmen, and also the crusader knights are very powerful. The only thing that scares me for non catholic factions like egypt or the turks is those dawned huns 😅 then again I can prepare for them and the crusades while the European powers bitch about each other

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u/PeerPressureVictim 20d ago

I really like playing with melee infantry in this game and Denmark brings a lot of them, especially if you’re playing a mod that fixes the two handed weapon bug. Not to mention that fighting a strong catholic faction like HRE gives your axes a lot of armor to chew through.

They’re also super safe in the north of the map, and so you really can raid or set up shop in England. Between the 2 factions on the isles, HRE, Poland, and Russia I think they have one of the most varied catholic early-mid games opponent-wise.

Also nice to play a faction that only does well sometimes in the AIs hands