How To Defend 1 TC Push | AoE2

Welcome to this informative video on how to defend against a 1 TC push in Age of Empires 2, featuring commentary by Hera, the top AoE2 player. In this video, Hera will take you through the steps you need to take to defend your base against a 1 TC push from your opponent.

Throughout the video, Hera will explain the key strategies and techniques you should be implementing to ensure your base is well protected, and to help you keep your opponent at bay. From effective scouting to building the right defenses, Hera's expert advice will give you the edge you need to come out on top in any 1 TC push scenario.

So whether you're a seasoned AoE2 player looking to hone your skills, or a newcomer looking for some helpful tips and tricks, this video is sure to provide you with valuable insights and strategies that you can start using right away. So be sure to tune in, take notes, and get ready to defend your base like a pro!

Edits by @TOPSRoundnet

[juicejones]

I’m new to AOE so I’m getting destroyed Out here… thanks for the defensive tips… I was literally on YouTube looking for this

[luxemkingII]

One thing that usually works at lower ELO is to just do a weak counter attack. By weak I mean literally just send 1-2 knights onto their gold or woodline. Usually they over commit to get rid of those knights and that gives you time to build up defences or get units out to defend

[thomas]

This video was meant to show me how to counter a 1 TC push, but all it did was convince me that 1 TC pushes are really strong and that I should do them more often.

[Crazy-pzug]

Great Tipps!
I have two questions/ video ideas:
1. In which cases should one continue making units that are countered? E.g. continuing making knights vs halbs or camels. Saw some pros do it in tournaments.
2. How to hold or counter a castle drop on arena? Always go for stone and be ready for a defensive castle (which pros don't seem to do)? Walls and monk?

[baizen]

Nobody:
Hera: Aight, let's tear apart 30% of the playerbase's gameplan

[bobbyjoe]

I would also have added "counter-attacking", because usually your opponent has all his army forward, maybe some buildings like SW and monastery, and he'll have his base wide open focusing all on his push. Also the damage you do is more impactful because he has less villagers from going all-in

[satyakisil]

Step 0:
Fikcing scout the enemy before booming.

[MarianoGianni]

Now I want a video around, how to do a 1 tc push!

[kostadinpantev]

That suprise was a surprising error, indeed!

[turnerherbek]

Defending is arguable the hardest thing to do in AOE2, it takes practice!

[marshallpaliga]

Nice vid Hera. Since you're almost close now: If you ever come to South of Brazil let me buy you some coffee. Wish you the best

[praevasc]

Is the meta so strongly separated between 1 TC and 3 TC, so that a 2 TC build would lose to both of them at high level? I like to pull 2 TC plays (basically delaying my third TC for a while in favor of a bit more military and/or defenses), and it often works, but I'm not that far on the ladder for it to be a single game-deciding difference. I guess as I go higher I'll have to abandon it. Or are there some good 2 TC strategies at the professional level?

[Chraan]

Is there a follow-up or preceding video which goes into the details on how to execute a 1 TC push and how to react to the defenses shown here?

[mubashirulmoula]

Hera - How To Defend 1 TC Push.
Me not realizing my opponent is doing 1 TC push.

[WackyConundrum]

Mom, I can't take out the trash, I'm learning a very difficult topic!

[georgehugo]

Thank you! Great advice! I've done some of this by instinct, but having the logic behind it and actual strat is gonna help me get it right by more than luck

[DoMeASolid]

“Another benefit if you have a good unique unit” - next scene shows Karambit spam

[lucianghiordunescu]

how he managed to say nothing in 12 minutes, i love it

[VileCAESARB]

Brilliant video, mind of a pro. Great to learn from.

[felixkohler]

Hera you forgot to mention the counter attack. It 2 kts in his base while is pushing you can instantly finish the game. Or often he hast to go back with his army and u cann easily kill his siege/ monkas. To many people focus just on to defending and get tunnel visioned. I lost so many games just because i didn`t counter attack.