As the saying goes, the best offence is a good defence.
You’ve got to raise an army and serve as a wall between them and your settlement.
You’ll be forewarned before Raiders take to your town, thankfully.

Once this occurs, you’re gonna wanna prepare for the invasion.
If you’re free to afford it, add Archer militia to act as backrow support.
Then marshall your forces.

Wait for them to come to you, and once they’re in fighting distance, unleash your men.
If Raiders are shooting at you with arrows, switch toMissile Alertto have your boys raise their shields.
This providesGarrison Space, and garrisoned troops can sequester inside and shoot arrows at attackers in the near vicinity.

Afterwards, they’ll attack roughly once every two years.
For additional information on these difficulties, see our guide to thebest starting scenario.