Ayutthaya has one of Khmer's cores, which will almost always lead to an immediate rivalry, but Khmer is the weaker of the two and should not be a huge problem. Historically, Khmer was the major power of the region before Ayutthaya overtook it a few years before the start of the EUIV era. Setting up a solid trading network will require lots of conquest and investment in naval supremacy.Īyutthaya's natural enemy is Khmer. On the downside, Ayutthaya has a weak starting ruler and its main trade node, Siam, is fairly poor.
Another significant starting advantage is the fact that Ayutthaya has cores on its subjects, so it can seize territory immediately and, after ten years, can annex the vassals for no cost. Ayutthaya must take advantage of this to secure regional dominance and grow in power.Įven without taking its vassals into account, Ayutthaya is the strongest kingdom in Southeast Asia, which makes it the prime contender for uniting Indochina.
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However, tributaries may war among themselves without provoking the wrath of China, so the kingdoms of Burma and Indochina are free to engage in wars of conquest without external interference. Consequently, Ayutthaya will likely never have to worry about surprise invasions from India or the Europeans. The country is a tributary nation of Ming, which means it will have to give yearly tributes in exchange for China's protection from outside invaders. Early game Īyutthaya starts off in a very good situation. Bear in mind, due to the dynamic nature of the game, it may unfold differently for other players. The below is one of many player suggested strategies for Ayutthaya. This country is not in Europe and is not a major, but can expand without many difficulties as it is stronger than all of its neighbours. They have two vassals, Sukhothai in the north and Ligor in the south.Īs Leviathan Expansion has updated Southeast Asia, Ayutthaya became an excellent option to play as a semi-beginner. Trade rivalry with Malacca and constant wars with neighboring Burman countries and the declining Khmer Empire typified its history.Īyutthaya starts as a tributary of Ming which is the Emperor of China in 1444. Based in the capital of Ayutthaya on the Chao Phraya River (Central Thailand area), this decentralized Tai kingdom managed to exercise hegemony over the region for many years. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya was the major power in Southeast Asia in the 14th and 15th centuries. Personal Executions −20% Harsh treatment costĪmbition: −15% Diplomatic annexation cost Promotion of Trading links +1 Diplomatic reputationįoreign Mercenaries −15% Mercenary maintenance The Corvee System +25% National manpower modifier Ayutthayan ideas Traditions: +15% Cavalry combat ability −20% Liberty desire from subjects development
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