
In a battle, one side is the attacker and the other side is the defender. If the battle is fought at a settlement then the victor gains control of it on the campaign map. However, the victor's units may also be damaged to a greater or lesser degree.īattles also happen in other modes such as online multiplayer matchmaking and custom battles.Īrmies may deploy their troops prior to battle. The strength of a defeated army in campaign mode is greatly reduced after a battle, affecting the controlling faction’s ability to continue the war. Players can choose to autoresolve if they don't wish to play a battle themselves.

