His deputies Anastasius and Gregory Pterotos would attack the Theodosian land and sea walls, respectively, while he would lead the main attack against the less formidable defenses protecting Blachernae.
Wakilnya Anastasius dan Gregorios Pterotos akan menyerang dinding tanah dan laut Theodosia, masing-masing, sementara dia akan memimpin serangan utama terhadap pertahanan yang kurang tangguh melindungi Blachernae.