Malus Darkblade Beginner's Campaign Guide (First 20 Turns - Vortex) | the Shadow and the Blade

[@shanemczane6725]

1. Give into Demon 2. Listen to Linkin Park 3. Shut up Demon (take a drink) 4. Slay Rat Hokage, dattebayo 5. Profit! Yes-yes!

[@cameirusisu1024]

its 100% worth it to keep Hag Graef. its incredibly easy to hold onto and becomes a massive money maker, you make that 20k back from just that one settlement quite quickly.

[@AnimationPB]

Esp. in ME where you can't trade with anyone if you sell it.

[@danzilthard.7248]

It's always the best option in the long term.

[@Vlaam15]

Wait, why are you not attacking with Malus after you encircle with the ark? Beginners guide should include that mechanic. Love your stuff, by the way! Really blown away by the lore videos. Keep it up!

[@italianspartacus]

During my build, it wouldn't work, the ark wouldn't reinforce. I'm not sure if that is fixed on launch. Thank you so much for watching brother!! :D

[@darko-man8549]

The 12 steps to slanneshi addiction recovery is what I’m going to need post this campaign

[@Perfectedketchup]

What happens if Malus tries to confederate with Malekith?

[@Rukdug]

Is there any actual downside to keeping Hag Graef? Why should I give up a relatively easy to pacify three region province to help finance my expedition, especially with Malekith acting as my shield from basically any hostile faction in Naggaroth? From what I've seen, all you really miss out on is an extra 20k gold, which Hag Graef can make for you in 40 turns or less because of it's starting special mines and it's starting port. And a growth bonus for 5 turns feels like it's completely overshadowed by the public order bonus for 10 turns if you keep Hag Graef, especially since you'll only have that growth bonus benefiting one region for the full duration, two regions for a part of the duration, and maybe it will apply for 1 turn to three regions. Will Malekith eventually turn on you if you keep Hag Graef? I just feel like giving it up is shooting yourself in the foot as it currently stands.

[@colossusslayer1234]

I kindof agree with you. I see no possible scenario where the deal is worth taking, unless you REALLY don't feel like managing an area across the world. 20k is nice but it just doesn't seem worth it.

[@boojaliciousiii3797]

The true power move is sending Malus back to Hag Graef and abandoning the islands you start on.

[@DreamingGod05]

@@boojaliciousiii3797 "Fuck you, Malekith, I will conquer Naggaroth and FORCE you to give me the recipe for my elixir!"

[@mairp9204]

From my experience - it is not worth it because Malekith will keep dragging you into wars. Hag is insanely spread out province so actually holding on to it will be extremely annoying. Due to the elixir, you won't really have enough gold to keep an army there while needing to invest into defences heavily. OFC everything is doable, but keeping it is a headache and therefore not worth it.

[@DreamingGod05]

@@mairp9204 In my experience playing it yesterday. Yeah, keeping the Hag is a bitch. I am gonna give it up and look to Confederate Malekith to get it back.

[@MrDrunkscottsman]

I kept Hag Graeth. The mine at T4 is amazing, imo worth keeping a small army to defend and I just threw walls up.

[@putzigschwalo4482]

turn 1 you can make a trade agrement with the hich elfs, and if you attack with malus use possession and loose he survives with 1 hp

[@Snuggs86]

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[@italianspartacus]

HAHAHAH I LOVE THAT MAN

[@matthewpena3932]

I did a Mortal Empire as my first experience with him and it was very slow and you are locked away with your first black arc.

[@Comicsluvr]

I just started the Malus campaign today and I've discovered that he doesn't regenerate troops due to some sort of 'Local condition.' I'd rather not have to grind my troops to nothing and keep recruiting them so how do I get around this please?

[@italianspartacus]

That's because of his possession gauge! Just use one of his potions or get his replenishment skills :)

[@Comicsluvr]

@@italianspartacus Thanks. I found a forum that helped but thanks!

[@pierreofmontecristo2730]

Will you be making these videos for warhammer 3?

[@italianspartacus]

Yup :)

[@briggsy4261]

Is loot and occupy not the way to go for slaves? Can someone tell me the difference between occupy, loot and occupy and sack first then occupy?

[@boojaliciousiii3797]

What you decide to do will affect public order in that region. Occupy is -10 loot and occupy will get you money (in the DE case slaves as well) with a -30 to public order (don't quote me on that number) whereas sacking it will get you the most money and slaves. I believe sacking then occupying will stack the public order penalties so you would end up with -30 from sacking or looting and another -10 from occupation.

[@briggsy4261]

Boojalicious III gotcha... so if I get this right. I can sack and occupy for huge public order penalty gaining most money and slaves then when rebellion happens I can smash them for more money and slaves? Granted I won’t expand as fast but this will get me the most money right? (Struggle for money in every single campaign I play)

[@boojaliciousiii3797]

@@briggsy4261 it will vary slightly between some factions. Some can only choose between occupying, sacking, and razing. In the case of DE (pause at 1:53 and you will see the values), sacking is different from loot and occupy as sacking will get you the most slaves and money without capturing the settlement. I believe you can still move your army back to the settlement and occupy after it's sacked and that's where the public order tanks. But if you're comfortable enough in dealing with the public order, then sacking is the way to go.

[@briggsy4261]

Boojalicious III brill! Thanks for the advice and help mate. Appreciate it 👍🏻

[@boojaliciousiii3797]

@@briggsy4261 absolutely my guy. Happy campaigning!

[@Duxaization]

First 20 turns. This seems very similar to LegendofTotalWar 20 turns legendary guide.

[@nickdeboer4494]

By the end of turn 2 you are easily able to control the entire province.

[@npc5649]

Can someone tell me what day the patch is

[@jaydeecartwright]

Tomorrow

[@markusstahl6662]

@ItalianSpartacus How does he work in ME?

[@mcmarkmarkson7115]

More slaves captured post battle is damn important as DE.

[@sev5348]

#DrinkOnEveryTurnChallenge

[@danielzarkos]

_Dealer's Choice._

[@Vanitycraft]

'hes not an edge lord'.. O_o

[@UCeagle79]

Never ever give up the city... then gives up the city? Hard to keep watching after you do the opposite of what you recommend and you dont explain why. I like you and watch your videos... but come on on man this is bad if you don't explain why you do something so major.

[@italianspartacus]

I'm having a hard time pin pointing which part of the video you're talking about brotha. Can you give me a time stamp? I did say that, for the sake of the video, I was doing auto resolves or just quick actions in general. So that might be what I'm thinking was the case! Let me know because I'm more than happy to explain, or even admit I'm wrong hahahah

[@UCeagle79]

@@italianspartacus 2:05 "NEVER EVER do this unless you want a challenging campaign".... yet the title is beginners guide. Those are not the same thing. And that changes everything you do after that. You can't have a beginners guide when you chose the harder route. Again, i like you but this makes no sense man and it changes the whole video and can't be the beginners guide if you chose the harder route. You immediately contradicted yourself.

[@italianspartacus]

I see the issue here my brother!! So I said, "do this," using the mouse pointer to illustrate what 'this' was. So it's definitely on me for not explicitly saying NOT to KEEP Hag Graef. I quickly threw out that we're taking the money then said, "don't do this," and circle the KEEPING of Hag Graef, so 100% a syntax error on my part. Sorry about that my dude. I do have a habit of using the mouse cursor to illustrate my points sometimes so I'll try to reign that in a bit next time around!

[@UCeagle79]

@@italianspartacus Ooo i had to rewatch that several times to see what you meant now. Yeah okay i get you now, but that was SUPER confusing at first hahaha. Okay all is well and everything makes sense. Thank you for that answer I was about to start a malus campaign and i enjoy your guides so i was very upset you were giving me bad advise haha.

[@italianspartacus]

Nahh no need to apologize brother! It's on me for my wording. Sometimes I go a little too fast for my own good and don't explicitly explain things. I hope you enjoy the campaign though! It's a lot of fun and very challenging! :D