Talk:Age of Empires/The Assassins

There are actually a shorter way to solve the campaign (as long as you know what you are doing)

1. Go south along the river, kill lions along the way

2.Right at the first "river-crossing marsh", cross the river with your entire force. Run north. Your force will take a few hits from tower

3. When you reach the blind priest at the north, heal as you wish. Otherwise, there is a very small path just behind him leading you to your target. It is a narrow path that goes between the trees and the river, and only one unit can pass at a time, so take note. It's somewhat outside of tower range, so you shouldn't take too much hits. Path finding will help.

Note: if you run fast enough, your force might not even need healing

4. Before long, you will find the Izumo leader (alone) next to the temple. Gather all your forces and kill him. Scenario ends.