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The DLC, released on July 1, 2015, is a major expansion for the castle-building RTS that adds a "holy war" flavor to the desert warfare. It introduces two AI characters with opposing philosophies and a challenging new skirmish trail. Meet the New Lords

The expansion centers on two distinct Crusader leaders, each with unique castle designs and military preferences:

: Both lords bring new, free-form castle models that incorporate intricate killing zones and multiple towers. stronghold-crusader-2-the-templar-and-the-duke

Reviewers and players on Steam suggest specific tactics for these new challenges: Stronghold Crusader 2: The Templar and The Duke - Steam

: Five new custom shield designs are added for players to use in-game. The DLC, released on July 1, 2015, is

: A foppish French noble who joins the Crusade more for personal glory and political standing than religious fervor. His castles feature unconventional, "segmented" layouts with elaborate walkways designed to confuse and trap attackers. In battle, he typically uses a mix of Rangers , Swordsmen , and Conscripts . Key Features & Content

: Includes seven missions that are widely considered some of the most challenging in the game, culminating in the "Insurmountable" mission. Reviewers and players on Steam suggest specific tactics

This DLC expands the base game with several additions designed to increase replayability: