Marauders Event

The Marauders Event is a unique part of the Eve of Crusade, serving as Stage 1 of the event that leads up to KvK. It typically lasts for 2 days and is an excellent opportunity to earn valuable rewards while preparing for the upcoming battles in KvK.

This event is similar to other neutral-unit farming events, but it stands out due to its high-value rewards. These rewards provide resources, speedups, and items crucial for KvK preparation. 

We will first provide an overview of how the Marauders Event works, complete with visual aids to help you navigate and participate effectively. 

Then a section will be followed  of tips and strategies for the event.

"Identifying Marauders"

Marauders spawn everywhere in the map when the event starts and are as the image below:

"Claiming Worn Leather Satchels "

After defeating Marauders, check your Mail -> System. You’ll find rewards in the form of Worn Leather Satchels. Click "Claim All" to collect your satchels quickly.

Then you can claim the satchels by going  to Inventory -> Other, and locate the Worn Leather Satchels.
Example of Worn Leather Satchels can be seen below.
From the satchels, you’ll receive random Scraps of Parchment as shown below.

"Viewing Your Progress & Claiming Rewards"

Then navigate to the event tab (Image shown below) to check your progress and see how many scraps you have collected. Once you complete a set, you can exchange it for Event Points and a Kingdom Supply Chest (Image shown below).

After claiming the chest, return to Inventory -> Other, and open the Kingdom Supply Chest for valuable rewards. Example of some juicy rewards from opening some chests:

"Trading Scraps Of Parchment"

If you have duplicate scraps or are missing specific ones, you can trade scraps with other governors. 

Go to the event tab and click the Trading icon (highlighted below)

"Tips and Strategies for the Marauders Event"

1. Use the Right Commanders

Choosing the correct commanders is essential for defeating Marauders efficiently. Focus on Peacekeeping commanders with talents that reduce action point costs and increase damage to neutral units.

1.1 List of commanders and potential marches to use

 Example of peacekeeping commanders to use as primaries: Lohar, Boudica, Aethelflaed, Mulan, Cao Cao & Minamoto (with peacekeeping trees). 

The focus for long run Marauder (and in general Barbarian hunts, like in LK except once we enter SoC :)) should be the longevity of your marches, i.e. HEALING. This section is being writte while we are in pre-kvk 3. So, at this point in time pretty much any of your commanders will output enough damage for Marauders, focus on healing to stay out there for a longer period of time and be able to go far away, instead of 'your best commanders'. Which also reduces the AP Cost in the long-term. Keep in mind that Barbarians don't get many troops severly wounded, thats why healing is OP for this. 

Some of the marches that have great longevity:

• Lohar + Richard (with expertized Lohar basically undead march)

• Boudica + Joan (great healing and AoE Buffs)

• Aethelflaed + Frederick (2nd skill must be unlocked. Great damage and healing)

• Mulan + Queen Tamar (AoE Buffs and healing)

• Cao Cao + Cleopatra (Great damage and healing from CC and 5 march healing from Cleo) 

• Honorable mentions: Pelagius, Baibars, Wu Zetian*, Shajar*, Zenobia*

*not likely many people have this, that's why there are here at the end.

you can play around with the pairs of course, the key is to bring in as much healing as possible. 

Bonus Tip: Use your equipment set(s) for barb commander primaries for these two days.

Don't forget that the last talent of the Peacekeeping Tree also heals troops everytime after exiting the battle.

2. Action Points
Save up Action Points (AP) before the event begins. You’ll need them to attack as many Marauders as possible as is one of the best ways to waste your AP on. During this time do not waste your AP on regular barbarians and forts.

3. Organize Groups for Efficiency

• Coordinate with alliance members to attack Marauders together.

• Working in groups of 3-4 allows you to clear Marauders faster and take less damage therefore less need to go back to city to refill your troops.

• Use alliance chat to share locations with high Marauder activity. 

4. Plan Your Marauder Farming Path

Search for areas with high concentrations of Marauders to minimize marching time then think your route as a circle to start and end near your cities to avoid excess useless marching time. 

 
5. Participate Throughout the Event

The Marauders Event only lasts 2 days!!! So active participation is crucial to maximize your gains and help the kingdom!

"Screenshot your points"

Last Updated: 11.04.2025

• Initial Entry (20.01.2025)

• Updated Section "Tips and Strategies for the Marauders Event": Added commander and march examples. (11.04.2025)