Dealing with an early N9 E9 Niefel Giant rush

[chrispedersen]

Originally Posted by JimMorrison

But in the early game when you've not researched any heavy evocations? Your dominion hasn't spread much, as Abysia has little need for a "high" dominion? You have a low troop count because your troops are so resource intensive?

Likewise, Blight isn't going to stop a true first year rush, and unlikely many people are ready to make Bows of Botulf in the first year - besides both of those are reliant on Death magic access, which still leaves Tir, Kailasa, and Marverni out, among others.....

I disagree that blight isn't going to stop a first year rush. It does require a nation with earth gem income. But if you explain what you are going to do, niefle will definitely choose a different target.

Niefle has to make capitol only units. Take those away and he is *hosed* - he's left with lousy pd, and a bless he can't use.
His bless doesn't even really work well with other indy sacreds.