As an AI opponent Saladin likes to attack early on in skirmish matches, harassing the player with hordes of Horse Archers and setting fire to your buildings with torch-wielding Slaves.

He is at his core a kind hearted person, but on the battlefield he is a fierce warrior fighting for the freedom of his people. 'Our new AI character reveal should also make Crusader 1 fans very happy! Saladin is a classic character returning from the original game, who led his armies against Richard the Lionheart in the Third Crusade. The post also detailed the personality and AI tactics of Saladin, the game's interpretation of the famous Arabic hero who defied the European Crusaders to protect his homeland. While the single player campaigns are very much designed to teach players the basics before taking their fight online, the Crusader 1 style skirmish trails will also make a return.' 'Skirmish mode will be included in the game at launch alongside two single player campaigns, one from each side of the conflict between the invading Crusader hordes and Arabic freedom fighters.