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Complete official catalog of civilizations across the Age of Empires franchise. Featuring tournament emblems, unique units, landmarks, economic bonuses, and playstyles.

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Abbasid Dynasty

Abbasid Dynasty

AoE IV
Technology, Golden Age, Camel Units
Difficulty:★★

Golden Age civilization centered on the versatile House of Wisdom and disruptive Camel units.

Unique Units
Camel ArcherCamel Rider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
House of Wisdom
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Constructs House of Wisdom wings to advance ages without using villagers.
• Golden Age tier tiers award gather rate, research speed, and production bonuses across the empire.
• Camel units apply a passive debuff reducing incoming cavalry damage.
Ayyubids

Ayyubids

AoE IV
Adaptive Wings, Desert Cavalry, Atabegs
Difficulty:★★

Dynamic Middle Eastern variant civilization capable of extreme strategic pivoting through specialized House of Wisdom wings.

Unique Units
Desert RaiderCamel LancerDervishSultan's Tower
Key Landmarks / Buildings
House of Wisdom (Ayyubid Wings)
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Selects customized Golden Age wings (Military, Economic, Culture, Trade) offering instant resource infusions.
• Desert Raiders can fluidly switch between melee sword and ranged bow combat.
• Dervishes heal allied units and collect Relics with bonus speed.
Byzantines

Byzantines

AoE IV
Aqueducts, Olive Oil, Mercenaries
Difficulty:★★★

Sophisticated empire linking monumental water networks and deploying devastating flamethrowers and mercenary contracts.

Unique Units
CataphractCheirosiphon (Flamethrower)Varangian Guard
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Cistern NetworkMercenary House
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Cistern water networks link production buildings, boosting gather and research speeds.
• Groves produce Olive Oil, used to hire foreign mercenary regiments (Streltsy, Longbows, Royal Knights).
• Cataphracts possess heavy Trample charges that bulldoze through enemy infantry lines.
Chinese

Chinese

AoE IV
Dynasties, Gunpowder, Tax Economy
Difficulty:★★★

Complex dynasty powerhouse boasting rapid expansion, devastating siege fire, and explosive gunpowder weaponry.

Unique Units
Zhuge NuFire LancerGrenadierNest of Bees
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial AcademyVillagePagodaGranary
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Can construct both landmarks per Age to unlock four distinct Dynasties (Song, Tang, Yuan, Ming).
• Imperial Officials collect gold tax from active production buildings and boost productivity by 20%.
• Villagers construct defensive structures 50% faster and standard buildings 100% faster.
Delhi Sultanate

Delhi Sultanate

AoE IV
Free Technologies, War Elephants, Sanctity
Difficulty:★★★

Resourceful empire fielding colossal armored War Elephants and claiming early Sacred Sites backed by free technologies.

Unique Units
War ElephantTower ElephantGhazi Raider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Dome of the FaithMosqueHisar Academy
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• All technologies and upgrades are completely free of resource cost, balanced by research timers.
• Scholars garrisoned in Mosques exponentially accelerate research times across all buildings.
• Infantry can construct walls and palisades, and capture Sacred Sites in the Feudal Age.
English

English

AoE IV
Defense, Longbows, Economy
Difficulty:★

Defensive powerhouse utilizing deadly Longbowmen volleys, reinforced Town Center defense, and infinite farm gold.

Unique Units
LongbowmanKingEarly Man-at-Arms
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Enclosure FarmsWhite Tower
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Network of Castles grants +20% to +40% attack speed to nearby units and defenses.
• Town Centers fire twice as many arrows with greater range.
• Farms cost 50% less wood and generate steady gold in the Imperial Age.
French

French

AoE IV
Aggression, Cavalry, Trade
Difficulty:★

Premier early cavalry civ exerting immense early map pressure with regenerating Royal Knights and discounted economy tech.

Unique Units
Royal KnightArbalétrierGalleass
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Chamber of CommerceRoyal Institute
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Economic technologies cost 30% less and produce villagers faster per Age.
• Royal Knights gain charge damage bonus and passive health regeneration.
• Trade merchants can return any resource of choice to markets.
Golden Horde

Golden Horde

AoE IV
Cavalry Raids, Steppe Economy, Siege Warfare
Difficulty:★★

Relentless cavalry horde dominating expansive plains with supreme mobility and siege intimidation.

Unique Units
KeshikSteppe LancerHeavy Mangudai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
KurultaiSteppe Outpost
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Mounted units gain additional movement speed and raid bounty gold upon razing structures.
• Kurultai rallies nearby cavalry, increasing combat damage and restoring vitality.
• Deploys mobile siege engines assembled on field lines.
Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Empire

AoE IV
Infantry, Relics, Sacred Sites
Difficulty:★★

Fast-Castle specialist powering up economy via Prelate inspiration and monopolizing relics inside the Regnitz Cathedral.

Unique Units
PrelateLandsknecht
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Aachen ChapelRegnitz CathedralElzbach Palace
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Prelates inspire villagers, boosting gather rates by 40%.
• Relics garrisoned inside buildings generate +100% gold and provide defensive armor.
• Landsknecht deal colossal cleaving two-handed area damage in infantry clashes.
House of Lancaster

House of Lancaster

AoE IV
Yeomen Bows, Feudal Manor Defense
Difficulty:★

English variant dynasty emphasizing fortified manor keeps and devastating concentrated longbow volleys.

Unique Units
Lancaster YeomanBillmanArmored Knight
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Manorial KeepLancaster Estate
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Heavy defensive network with enhanced billman infantry protecting master marksmen.
• Manor estates generate steady food and tax revenue.
• Castles and keeps fire synchronized broadside volleys.
Japanese

Japanese

AoE IV
Infantry, Farm Estates, Gunpowder
Difficulty:★★

Disciplined feudal empire progressing through Daimyo ranks, fielding fast Onna-Bugeisha and armor-deflecting Samurai.

Unique Units
SamuraiOnna-BugeishaShinobiOzutsu
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Kura StorehouseTown Center Manor
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Town Centers upgrade into Daimyo Manors and Shogunates, providing banner combat auras.
• Samurai feature Deflective Armor that completely absorbs incoming projectile or melee hits every few seconds.
• Shinobi infiltrate enemy settlements in disguise, sabotaging buildings and gathering intel.
Jeanne d'Arc

Jeanne d'Arc

AoE IV
Hero Progression, Holy Inspiration, Knights
Difficulty:★★

Hero-centric French variant led by the legendary Maid of Orléans leveling up on the battlefield.

Unique Units
Jeanne d'Arc (Hero)Jeanne's ChampionJeanne's Rider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Holy SanctuaryRoyal Forge
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Commands Jeanne d'Arc who gains combat XP and progresses through four powerful combat levels.
• Jeanne's presence inspires nearby troops, providing healing, armor buffs, and summonable companions.
• Retains core French economic technologies and knight dominance.
Jin Dynasty

Jin Dynasty

AoE IV
Iron Cavalry, Heavy Armor, Frontier Forts
Difficulty:★★

Formidable northern dynasty combining the unstoppable charge of iron-clad cavalry with sturdy fortresses.

Unique Units
Iron PagodaFire Lance Catapult
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Jin GatehouseFrontier Watchtower
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Field heavy armored Iron Pagoda cavalry with supreme resistance to projectile fire.
• Fortifications cost less stone and feature increased durability.
• Combines steppe cavalry speed with advanced northern siege engineering.
Knights Templar

Knights Templar

AoE IV
Crusader Knights, Holy Commanderies, Heavy Melee
Difficulty:★★

Elite chivalric order dominating battlefields through heavy crusader armor and holy commanderies.

Unique Units
Templar KnightCrossbow GuardGrand Master
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Templar CommanderyFortified Abbey
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Templar Knights possess devastating lance charge bonuses and passive armor auras.
• Commanderies train holy warrior detachments and generate continuous tribute.
• Infantry units gain increased fortitude when defending sacred sites and outposts.
Macedonian Dynasty

Macedonian Dynasty

AoE IV
Imperial Guards, Greek Fire, Trade Control
Difficulty:★★

Triumphant Byzantine golden age renowned for unbreakable elite cavalry and devastating fire artillery.

Unique Units
Tagma CavalryImperial VarangianDromon
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial BasilicaCoastal Bastion
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Elite Tagma cavalry gain combat bonuses in structured formations.
• Naval vessels and coastal batteries unleash catastrophic Greek Fire.
• Trade convoys generate bonus gold and olive oil resources.
Malians

Malians

AoE IV
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Sub-Saharan civilization fielding pierce-armored infantry and throwing-knife Gbeto warriors that shred targets from afar.

Unique Units
Gbeto
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tigua Compound
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Buildings cost 15% less wood.
• Barracks units gain +1 pierce armor per Age starting in Feudal Age.
• Gold Mining technologies are free.
Mongols

Mongols

AoE IV
Nomadic, Cavalry, Aggression
Difficulty:★★★

Relentless nomads who build no walls or fixed farms, harassing foes on the move with horse-archer Mangudai and the Khan.

Unique Units
MangudaiKhan
Key Landmarks / Buildings
OovooGer (Mobile Storehouse)
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• All buildings can pack up and relocate across the map at will.
• Oovoo harvests stone automatically without miners, enabling double-unit production.
• Plundering enemy buildings awards bonus food and wood resources.
Order of the Dragon

Order of the Dragon

AoE IV
Elite Super-Units, Heavy Quality over Quantity
Difficulty:★★

Holy Roman variant deploying a compact, terrifying army of heavily armored Gilded super-soldiers.

Unique Units
Gilded SpearmanGilded Man-at-ArmsGilded KnightGilded Crossbowman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Golden Aachen ChapelMeinwerk Arsenal
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Every military unit is a 'Gilded' elite requiring 2 population slots with nearly double the health and damage.
• Gilded Villagers gather 25% faster and possess increased health.
• Devastating late-game army scaling that triumphs in choke-point engagements.
Ottomans

Ottomans

AoE IV
Military Schools, Mehter Drums, Great Bombard
Difficulty:★★

Siege juggernaut generating free armies from Military Schools and pulverizing fortifications with colossal Great Bombards.

Unique Units
JanissarySipahiMehterGreat Bombard
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Military SchoolIstanbul Observatory
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Military Schools produce free combat units continuously without expending resources.
• Vizier Point system unlocks exclusive imperial Council technologies.
• Mehter war drummers broadcast rhythm buffs boosting movement speed, melee armor, or ranged defense.
Rus

Rus

AoE IV
Bounty Hunting, Wooden Fortresses, Streltsy
Difficulty:★★

Wilderness expansionist civilization flourishing on animal bounties, heavy wooden ramparts, and lethal gunpowder Streltsy.

Unique Units
StreltsyEarly KnightWarrior Monk
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Hunting CabinHigh Trade HouseWooden Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Hunting wild game unlocks Bounty tiers providing permanent food gather buffs and gold ticks.
• Wooden Fortresses feature increased garrison capacity and improve logging camp yield.
• Streltsy firearms gain dramatic attack speed when standing stationary.
Scots

Scots

AoE IV
Schiltron Defense, Highland Charges, Clan Forts
Difficulty:★★

Fierce northern warriors masters of the unbreakable schiltron formation and ferocious highland charges.

Unique Units
Highland ClansmanSchiltron PikemanGallowglass
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Highland KeepBroch Outpost
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Schiltron pike formations withstand overwhelming cavalry charges with heavy retaliatory damage.
• Highland shock infantry deliver sudden speed surges and devastating melee strikes.
• Broch fortifications reinforce regional defense at low wood and stone costs.
Sengoku Daimyo

Sengoku Daimyo

AoE IV
Clan Clans, Ronin Mercenaries, Matchlocks
Difficulty:★★

Warring states Japanese variant fielding tactical clan warlords and lethal ashigaru matchlock lines.

Unique Units
Hatamoto SamuraiRoninAshigaru Gunner
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Clan PalaceGunpowder Foundry
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Command specialized clan warlords providing tactical auras across infantry divisions.
• Deploy rapid matchlock volleys capable of piercing heavy cavalry armor.
• Economies leverage clan estates for accelerated production.
Tughlaq Dynasty

Tughlaq Dynasty

AoE IV
Sultanate Elephants, Armored Ghulams, Fortified Passes
Difficulty:★★

Imperial Indian variant commanding armored behemoths and elite Ghulam shock infantry.

Unique Units
Tughlaq Armored ElephantGhulam Raider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tughlaq Citadel
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Elephants feature heavy barding reducing incoming projectile damage.
• Ghulam assault infantry break through barricades with extreme speed.
• Imposing stone citadels control territory and trade corridors.
Vikings

Vikings

AoE IV
Infantry & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★

Norse raiding powerhouse blessed with free economic transport tech, regenerating Berserks, and cheap Longboats.

Unique Units
BerserkLongboat
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Jarl's Hall
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Warships cost 15% to 20% less per Age.
• Infantry have +20% HP starting in Feudal Age.
• Wheelbarrow and Hand Cart technologies are free.
Zhu Xi's Legacy

Zhu Xi's Legacy

AoE IV
Fast Dynasties, Shaolin Monks, Meditation
Difficulty:★★

Chinese variant focusing on rapid philosophical advancement, tranquil economic meditation, and master martial artists.

Unique Units
Shaolin MonkPalace GuardZhuge NuImperial Guard
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Meditation GardensMount Lu Academy
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Meditation Gardens generate resources passively based on surrounding natural features (ponds, forests, stone).
• Dynasty unlocks require 50% less cost, allowing blistering technological transitions.
• Shaolin Monks deflect attacks with staff acrobatics and deal area martial damage.
Armenians

Armenians

AoE II
Infantry & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Caucasus civilization featuring powerful Warrior Priests, early infantry access, and lethal Composite Bowmen.

Unique Units
Composite BowmanWarrior Priest
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Fortified Church
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Mule Carts cost 25% less and technologies are 25% more effective.
• First Fortified Church receives a free Relic.
• Barracks units (except Men-at-Arms) available one Age earlier.
Aztecs

Aztecs

AoE II
Infantry & Monk Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Mesoamerican infantry powerhouse boasting lightning fast unit production and dominant combat Monks.

Unique Units
Jaguar Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Sacrificial Altar
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers carry +3 resources.
• Military units created 11% faster.
• Monks gain +5 HP for each researched Monastery technology.
• Start with +50 gold.
Bengalis

Bengalis

AoE II
Elephant & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Resilient South Asian civilization with shifting melee/ranged Ratha chariots and booming Town Centers.

Unique Units
Ratha (Chariot)
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Fortified Dock
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Town Centers spawn 2 Villagers upon advancing to the next Age.
• Elephant units take 25% less bonus damage and resist conversion.
• Ships regenerate 15 HP per minute.
Berbers

Berbers

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Desert cavalry civilization sweeping maps with discounted knights, camels, and anti-cavalry-archer Camel Archers.

Unique Units
Camel ArcherGenitour
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Kasbah
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers move 10% faster.
• Stable units cost 15% less in Castle Age and 20% less in Imperial Age.
• Ships move 10% faster.
Bohemians

Bohemians

AoE II
Gunpowder & Monk Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Central European innovators fielding armored Hussite Wagons and devastating Houfnice siege cannons.

Unique Units
Hussite WagonHoufnice
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Fortified Monastery
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Chemistry and Hand Cannoneers available in Castle Age.
• Blacksmith and Monastery technologies cost no gold.
• Mining Camp technologies are free.
Britons

Britons

AoE II
Foot Archer Civilization
Difficulty:★

Longbow snipers capable of out-ranging enemy castles and towers, raining death from unmatched safe distances.

Unique Units
Longbowman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Archery Range Specialization
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Foot archers gain +1/+2 range in Castle and Imperial Age.
• Town Centers cost 50% less wood in Castle Age onward.
• Shepherds work 25% faster in the Dark Age.
Bulgarians

Bulgarians

AoE II
Infantry & Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Aggressive Eastern European faction deploying dual-life Konnik cavalry and forward Krepost fortresses.

Unique Units
Konnik
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Krepost
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Militia-line upgrades are free.
• Town Centers cost 50% less stone.
• Blacksmith technologies research 80% faster.
Burgundians

Burgundians

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Early-economic powerhouse delivering devastating shock charges with Coustilliers and revolutionary Flemish armies.

Unique Units
CoustillierFlemish Militia
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Flemish Farmhouse
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Economic upgrades available one Age earlier at 33% reduced food cost.
• Stable technologies cost 50% less.
• Cavalry gain powerful shock charge attacks.
Burmese

Burmese

AoE II
Monk & Elephant Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Southeast Asian power with high-damage dart-throwing Arambai and fearsome high-attack infantry.

Unique Units
Arambai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Golden Pagoda
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Free Lumber Camp technologies.
• Infantry gain +1 attack per Age starting in Feudal Age.
• Monastery technologies cost 50% less.
Byzantines

Byzantines

AoE II
Defensive Civilization
Difficulty:★

The supreme defensive empire holding out with cheap counter-units and crushing infantry with elite Cataphracts.

Unique Units
Cataphract
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial Fortification
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Buildings gain +10% to +40% HP per Age.
• Camel Riders, Skirmishers, and Pikemen cost 25% less.
• Advancing to Imperial Age costs 33% less.
Celts

Celts

AoE II
Infantry & Siege Civilization
Difficulty:★

Fast-raiding Celtic warriors backed by high-speed infantry and rapid-firing siege weaponry.

Unique Units
Woad Raider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Celtic Stronghold
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry move 15% faster.
• Lumberjacks work 15% faster.
• Siege Weapons fire 25% faster.
Chinese

Chinese

AoE II
Dynasties, Gunpowder, Tax Economy
Difficulty:★★★

Complex dynasty powerhouse boasting rapid expansion, devastating siege fire, and explosive gunpowder weaponry.

Unique Units
Zhuge NuFire LancerGrenadierNest of Bees
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial AcademyVillagePagodaGranary
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Can construct both landmarks per Age to unlock four distinct Dynasties (Song, Tang, Yuan, Ming).
• Imperial Officials collect gold tax from active production buildings and boost productivity by 20%.
• Villagers construct defensive structures 50% faster and standard buildings 100% faster.
Cumans

Cumans

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Steppe nomads capable of constructing a second Town Center in Feudal Age and firing moving Kipchak arrows.

Unique Units
Kipchak
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Steppe Workshop
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Can build an additional Town Center and Siege Workshop in the Feudal Age.
• Cavalry move 5% to 15% faster per Age.
• Archery Ranges and Stables cost 75 wood less.
Danes

Danes

AoE II
Naval & Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Seafaring Scandinavian kingdom renowned for fierce axe-wielding warriors and coastal domination.

Unique Units
Danish AxemanLongship
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Viking Dock
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Warships cost less wood and travel faster.
• Infantry possess extra hit points in melee confrontations.
• Coastal raids yield bonus food and gold.
Dravidians

Dravidians

AoE II
Infantry & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Maritime civilization mastering flexible whip-sword Urumi combat and grand naval fleets.

Unique Units
Urumi SwordsmanThirisadai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Harbor Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• +200 wood upon advancing to the next Age.
• Fishermen and fishing ships work 15% faster.
• Skirmishers and Elephant Archers attack 25% faster.
Ethiopians

Ethiopians

AoE II
Archer & Siege Civilization
Difficulty:★

Deadly marksmen wielding rapid-fire composite bows and rapid-striking Shotel curved swords.

Unique Units
Shotel Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Mountain Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Archery Range units fire 18% faster.
• Receive +100 food and +100 gold upon advancing to the next Age.
• Pikeman upgrades are free.
Franks

Franks

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

The gold standard cavalry powerhouse of Age of Empires II, deploying the sturdiest Paladins in the competitive game.

Unique Units
Throwing AxemanPaladin
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Discounted Castles
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Knights have +20% HP from Castle Age onward.
• Farm upgrades are free automatically upon advancing to new Ages.
• Castles cost 25% less stone, enabling fast Castle drops.
Georgians

Georgians

AoE II
Cavalry & Defensive Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Mountain kingdom commanding hill fortresses and Monaspa cavalry that grow stronger in groups.

Unique Units
Monaspa
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Fortified ChurchSvan Tower
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Mounted units regenerate HP over time.
• Buildings on hills take 25% less damage and units deal +25% hill bonus.
• Mule Carts cost 25% less.
Goths

Goths

AoE II
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

The ultimate infantry flood civilization, swarming enemies with cheap, arrow-proof Huskarls.

Unique Units
Huskarl
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Gothic Barracks
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry cost 20% to 35% less from Feudal to Imperial Age.
• Barracks work 100% faster in Imperial Age.
• Population limit +10 in Imperial Age.
Gurjaras

Gurjaras

AoE II
Cavalry & Camel Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Agile riders capable of dodging arrows with Shrivamsha horses and slicing ranks with spinning Chakrams.

Unique Units
Chakram ThrowerShrivamsha Rider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Animal Sanctuary
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Can garrison livestock in Mills to generate continuous food.
• Mounted units deal +40% bonus damage.
• Start with 2 forage bushes near Town Center.
Hindustanis

Hindustanis

AoE II
Camel & Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Subcontinental powerhouse fielding piercing Ghulam spearmen and the game's sole Imperial Camel upgrade.

Unique Units
GhulamImperial Camel Rider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Caravanserai
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers cost 10% to 25% less food per Age.
• Camel units attack 25% faster.
• Gunpowder units gain +1/+1 armor.
Huns

Huns

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Aggressive nomads who skip house building entirely, rushing enemies with swarms of fast Cav Archers and building-destroying Tarkans.

Unique Units
Tarkan
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Nomad Encampment
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Do not need houses, but start with 100 less wood.
• Cavalry Archers cost 10% less in Castle Age and 20% less in Imperial Age.
• Trebuchets have +30% accuracy.
Incas

Incas

AoE II
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Andean mountain empire utilizing long-reach Kamayuk pikes and anti-infantry Slingers.

Unique Units
KamayukSlinger
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tambo
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with a free Llama.
• Villagers benefit from Blacksmith infantry upgrades.
• Houses support 10 population.
Italians

Italians

AoE II
Archer & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Mediterranean sea-masters boasting cavalry-shredding Genoese Crossbowmen and mercenary Condottieri.

Unique Units
Genoese CrossbowmanCondottiero
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Venetian Dock
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Advancing to the next Age costs 15% less.
• All dock technologies cost 33% less.
• Fishing Ships cost 15% less.
Japanese

Japanese

AoE II
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Bushido masters whose infantry attack with lightning speed, spearheaded by anti-unique-unit Samurai.

Unique Units
Samurai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Dojo
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry attack 33% faster from Feudal Age onward.
• Mills, Lumber Camps, and Mining Camps cost 50% less wood.
• Fishing Ships have double HP and gather 5% to 20% faster.
Jurchens

Jurchens

AoE II
Heavy Cavalry & Siege
Difficulty:★★

Northern Asian warriors deploying impenetrable Iron Pagoda horsemen and devastating gunpowder fire lances.

Unique Units
Iron PagodaFire Lance Spearman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Jurchen Stronghold
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Heavy cavalry take reduced damage from ranged projectile attacks.
• Siege weapons construct faster in forward camps.
• Trade carts travel with increased speed across frontier maps.
Khitans

Khitans

AoE II
Steppe Cavalry & Archers
Difficulty:★★

Liao dynasty rulers combining nomadic horse archery with advanced Chinese imperial siege craft.

Unique Units
Khitan LancerMounted Crossbowman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Liao Encampment
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Mounted units generate bounty resources upon destroying enemy structures.
• Archery ranges train cavalry archers at discounted food cost.
• Cavalry gain enhanced line of sight.
Khmer

Khmer

AoE II
Siege & Elephant Civilization
Difficulty:★

Architectural masters who bypass tech prerequisites and field mobile Ballista Elephants that cut down forests.

Unique Units
Ballista Elephant
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Baray Reservoir
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• No building prerequisites required to advance Ages or unlock structures.
• Farmers do not require drop-off buildings to deposit food.
• Battle Elephants move 10% faster.
Lithuanians

Lithuanians

AoE II
Cavalry & Monk Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Baltic warriors whose Leitis ignore enemy armor completely and whose Knights become demigods with Relic control.

Unique Units
LeitisWinged Hussar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Sacred Grove
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with +150 food.
• Knights and Leitis gain +1 attack for each garrisoned Relic (up to +4).
• Spearmen and Skirmishers move 10% faster.
Koreans

Koreans

AoE II
Defensive & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Fortified civilization deploying armored War Wagons, deadly free defensive towers, and impenetrable Turtle Ships.

Unique Units
War WagonTurtle Ship
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Stone Bastion
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers have +3 Line of Sight.
• Stone miners work 20% faster.
• Tower upgrades are free.
Magyars

Magyars

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Ferocious cavalry raiding civ with free Blacksmith melee attack upgrades and endless trash-cost Magyar Huszars.

Unique Units
Magyar Huszar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Steppe Outpost
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Forging, Iron Casting, and Blast Furnace are free.
• Scout Cavalry line costs 15% less.
• Magyar Huszar elite cavalry cost zero gold.
Malay

Malay

AoE II
Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Fast-aging archipelago empire flooding the battlefield with cheap, single-population Karambit dagger warriors.

Unique Units
Karambit Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Harbor (Upgraded Dock)
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Advancing in Age is 66% faster.
• Fish Traps provide infinite food and cost 33% less.
• Docks upgrade into arrow-firing Harbors.
Malians

Malians

AoE II
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Sub-Saharan civilization fielding pierce-armored infantry and throwing-knife Gbeto warriors that shred targets from afar.

Unique Units
Gbeto
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tigua Compound
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Buildings cost 15% less wood.
• Barracks units gain +1 pierce armor per Age starting in Feudal Age.
• Gold Mining technologies are free.
Mapuche

Mapuche

AoE II
Guerilla Infantry & Skirmishers
Difficulty:★★

Fierce South American defenders renowned for resisting conquest with mobile guerilla tactics and forest mastery.

Unique Units
Mapuche RaiderChemamull
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Ruca Compound
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry travel faster in forested terrain.
• Skirmishers deal bonus damage against heavy cavalry.
• Farming requires less initial wood investment.
Mayans

Mayans

AoE II
Archer Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Supreme archer civilization fielding rapid, durable Plumed Archers backed by enduring resource reserves.

Unique Units
Plumed Archer
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Kukulcan Temple
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with +1 Villager, but -50 food.
• Natural resources last 15% longer.
• Archers cost 10% to 30% less per Age.
Mongols

Mongols

AoE II
Cavalry Archer Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Terrifying horse-archer civilization dominating open battlefields with rapid-firing, siege-sniping Mangudai.

Unique Units
Mangudai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Steppe Yurt
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Cavalry Archers fire 25% faster.
• Light Cavalry and Hussars have +30% HP.
• Hunters work 40% faster.
Muisca

Muisca

AoE II
Highland Trade & Metallurgy
Difficulty:★★

Andean golden kingdom skilled in sacred metallurgy and fiercely defended by veteran Guecha warriors.

Unique Units
Guecha Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Cuncho Shrine
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Gold mining yields additional food resources.
• Trade carts travel faster and return increased revenue.
• Infantry carry heavy golden armor upgrades.
Persians

Persians

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Economic titan powering up with booming Town Centers and fielding unstoppable armored War Elephants and Savars.

Unique Units
War ElephantSavar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Apadana Palace
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with +50 food and +50 wood.
• Town Centers and Docks have double HP and work 10% to 20% faster per Age.
• Knights upgrade into the formidable Savar.
Poles

Poles

AoE II
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Agricultural innovators fielding armor-stripping Obuch warhammers and discounted, devastating Winged Hussars.

Unique Units
ObuchWinged Hussar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Folwark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers regenerate 5 to 15 HP per minute.
• Folwark replaces Mill and collects 10% of farm food instantly upon seeding.
• Stone miners generate gold in addition to stone.
Portuguese

Portuguese

AoE II
Naval & Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Naval masters dominating late games with multi-barreled Organ Guns, Caravels, and passive Feitoria economies.

Unique Units
Organ GunCaravel
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Feitoria
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• All units cost 20% less gold.
• All technologies research 30% faster.
• Feitoria unique building generates continuous free resources without villagers.
Romans

Romans

AoE II
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Classic empire boasting cohesive Legionary infantry formations commanded by aura-granting Centurions.

Unique Units
LegionaryCenturion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Roman Castrum
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers gather, build, and repair 5% faster.
• Galley-line fires double projectiles.
• Scorpions cost 60% less gold and shoot faster.
Saracens

Saracens

AoE II
Camel & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Economic traders dominating markets and wiping out rival horsemen with scimitar-throwing Mamelukes.

Unique Units
Mameluke
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Bazaar
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Market commodity exchange fee is only 5%.
• Markets cost 75 wood less.
• Foot archers gain bonus damage against buildings.
Saxons

Saxons

AoE II
Shieldwall Infantry & Forts
Difficulty:★

Sturdy Germanic kingdom holding defensive lines with impenetrable shieldwall infantry and rugged burghs.

Unique Units
Saxon ThegnSeaxman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Saxon Burgh
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry receive extra melee armor when fighting adjacent to allies.
• Towers cost reduced stone.
• Farm yields are bolstered in early ages.
Shu

Shu

AoE II
Mountain Infantry & Strategists
Difficulty:★★

Three Kingdoms power defending treacherous mountain passes with rapid repeating crossbow fire.

Unique Units
Zhuge CrossbowmanMountain Spearman
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Shu Gate Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Units receive bonus combat resistance when fighting in narrow choke points.
• Archers fire rapid repeating bolts.
• Siege equipment requires fewer resources to field.
Sicilians

Sicilians

AoE II
Cavalry & Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Normano-Sicilian conquerors building fortified Donjons on the fly and training armor-plated Serjeants.

Unique Units
Serjeant
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Donjon
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Castles and Town Centers built 100% faster.
• Land military units absorb 33% of incoming bonus damage.
• Farm upgrades provide 100% more food.
Slavs

Slavs

AoE II
Infantry & Siege Civilization
Difficulty:★

Booming agrarian civilization deploying heavily armored Boyar cavalry and cost-effective siege engines.

Unique Units
Boyar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Kremlin Bastion
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Farmers work 10% faster.
• Supplies technology is free.
• Siege Workshop units cost 15% less.
Spanish

Spanish

AoE II
Monk & Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★

Conquest powerhouse devastating early Castle Age with mounted Conquistador gunfire and fast building drops.

Unique Units
ConquistadorMissionary
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Mission Monastery
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Builders work 30% faster.
• Blacksmith upgrades cost no gold.
• Cannon Galleons benefit from Ballistics and fire faster.
Tatars

Tatars

AoE II
Cavalry Archer Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Elevated hill masters whose Keshiks generate gold while fighting and whose Flaming Camels terrify enemy elephants.

Unique Units
KeshikFlaming Camel
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Steppe Kurgan
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Units deal +50% damage when fighting from higher elevation.
• Herdables contain +50% food.
• Thumb Ring and Parthian Tactics are free.
Teutons

Teutons

AoE II
Infantry & Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Immovable armored juggernaut deploying impenetrable cape-clad Teutonic Knights and cheap, protected farms.

Unique Units
Teutonic Knight
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Ordensburg Keep
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Units resist enemy Monk conversion.
• Farms cost 40% less.
• Barracks and Stable units gain +1 melee armor in Castle and Imperial Age.
• Town Centers hold +10 garrison.
Tupi

Tupi

AoE II
Jungle Archers & Canoes
Difficulty:★★

Amazonian forest masters striking from dense jungle cover with venomous blowguns and swift war canoes.

Unique Units
Tupi BlowgunnerWar Canoe
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Maloca Longhouse
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry move silently with camouflage through rainforest terrain.
• Blowgunners apply poison damage over time to targets.
• Canoe vessels construct rapidly along riverways.
Turks

Turks

AoE II
Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★

Gunpowder pioneer shredding castle walls with high-HP Janissaries, free chemistry, and long-range bombards.

Unique Units
Janissary
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Ottoman Caravanserai
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Gunpowder units gain +25% HP.
• Chemistry is researched free.
• Gold miners work 20% faster.
• Light Cavalry and Hussar upgrades are free.
Varangians

Varangians

AoE II
Elite Guards & Axemen
Difficulty:★★

Legendary Norse mercenary guards serving imperial thrones with unmatched heavy two-handed axes.

Unique Units
Varangian AxemanImperial Drakkar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial Guard Post
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Elite shock infantry deal immense cleave damage to adjacent enemy lines.
• Naval ships feature heavy hull armor against projectile fire.
• Military recruitment increases near Town Centers.
Vietnamese

Vietnamese

AoE II
Archer Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Counter-archer masters revealing enemy bases from minute zero and fielding arrow-proof Rattan Archers.

Unique Units
Rattan Archer
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Citadel of Thang Long
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Reveal enemy positions at the start of the match.
• Archery Range units have +20% HP.
• Conscription technology is free.
Vikings

Vikings

AoE II
Infantry & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★

Norse raiding powerhouse blessed with free economic transport tech, regenerating Berserks, and cheap Longboats.

Unique Units
BerserkLongboat
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Jarl's Hall
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Warships cost 15% to 20% less per Age.
• Infantry have +20% HP starting in Feudal Age.
• Wheelbarrow and Hand Cart technologies are free.
Wei

Wei

AoE II
Imperial Cavalry & State Colonies
Difficulty:★★

Northern Three Kingdoms giant controlling vast territories through organized state farms and heavy cavalry charges.

Unique Units
Wei CataphractCrossbow Guard
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tuntian Farm Estate
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Agricultural estates produce steady bonus gold alongside food harvests.
• Heavy cavalry gain bonus impact damage on initial charges.
• Fortified outposts expand territorial control.
Wu

Wu

AoE II
Naval Supremacy & Archery
Difficulty:★★

Southern Three Kingdoms naval master renowned for turning rivers into fiery battlegrounds and dominating waterways.

Unique Units
Wu MarineFire Ship Raider
Key Landmarks / Buildings
River Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• River and coastal warships attack faster and cost less timber.
• Archers gain bonus accuracy against naval vessels.
• Docks repair adjacent ships automatically.
Aztecs

Aztecs

AoE III
Infantry & Monk Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Mesoamerican infantry powerhouse boasting lightning fast unit production and dominant combat Monks.

Unique Units
Jaguar Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Sacrificial Altar
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers carry +3 resources.
• Military units created 11% faster.
• Monks gain +5 HP for each researched Monastery technology.
• Start with +50 gold.
British

British

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
British Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
British Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the British.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Chinese

Chinese

AoE III
Dynasties, Gunpowder, Tax Economy
Difficulty:★★★

Complex dynasty powerhouse boasting rapid expansion, devastating siege fire, and explosive gunpowder weaponry.

Unique Units
Zhuge NuFire LancerGrenadierNest of Bees
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Imperial AcademyVillagePagodaGranary
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Can construct both landmarks per Age to unlock four distinct Dynasties (Song, Tang, Yuan, Ming).
• Imperial Officials collect gold tax from active production buildings and boost productivity by 20%.
• Villagers construct defensive structures 50% faster and standard buildings 100% faster.
Danes

Danes

AoE III
Naval & Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Seafaring Scandinavian kingdom renowned for fierce axe-wielding warriors and coastal domination.

Unique Units
Danish AxemanLongship
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Viking Dock
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Warships cost less wood and travel faster.
• Infantry possess extra hit points in melee confrontations.
• Coastal raids yield bonus food and gold.
Dutch

Dutch

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Dutch Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Dutch Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Dutch.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Ethiopians

Ethiopians

AoE III
Archer & Siege Civilization
Difficulty:★

Deadly marksmen wielding rapid-fire composite bows and rapid-striking Shotel curved swords.

Unique Units
Shotel Warrior
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Mountain Fortress
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Archery Range units fire 18% faster.
• Receive +100 food and +100 gold upon advancing to the next Age.
• Pikeman upgrades are free.
French

French

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
French Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
French Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the French.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Germans

Germans

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Germans Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Germans Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Germans.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Haudenosaunee

Haudenosaunee

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Haudenosaunee Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Haudenosaunee Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Haudenosaunee.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Hausa

Hausa

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Hausa Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Hausa Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Hausa.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Incas

Incas

AoE III
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Andean mountain empire utilizing long-reach Kamayuk pikes and anti-infantry Slingers.

Unique Units
KamayukSlinger
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tambo
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with a free Llama.
• Villagers benefit from Blacksmith infantry upgrades.
• Houses support 10 population.
Indians

Indians

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Indians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Indians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Indians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Italians

Italians

AoE III
Archer & Naval Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Mediterranean sea-masters boasting cavalry-shredding Genoese Crossbowmen and mercenary Condottieri.

Unique Units
Genoese CrossbowmanCondottiero
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Venetian Dock
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Advancing to the next Age costs 15% less.
• All dock technologies cost 33% less.
• Fishing Ships cost 15% less.
Japanese

Japanese

AoE III
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Bushido masters whose infantry attack with lightning speed, spearheaded by anti-unique-unit Samurai.

Unique Units
Samurai
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Dojo
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Infantry attack 33% faster from Feudal Age onward.
• Mills, Lumber Camps, and Mining Camps cost 50% less wood.
• Fishing Ships have double HP and gather 5% to 20% faster.
Lakota

Lakota

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Lakota Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Lakota Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Lakota.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Maltese

Maltese

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Maltese Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Maltese Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Maltese.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Mexicans

Mexicans

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Mexicans Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Mexicans Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Mexicans.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Ottomans

Ottomans

AoE III
Military Schools, Mehter Drums, Great Bombard
Difficulty:★★

Siege juggernaut generating free armies from Military Schools and pulverizing fortifications with colossal Great Bombards.

Unique Units
JanissarySipahiMehterGreat Bombard
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Military SchoolIstanbul Observatory
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Military Schools produce free combat units continuously without expending resources.
• Vizier Point system unlocks exclusive imperial Council technologies.
• Mehter war drummers broadcast rhythm buffs boosting movement speed, melee armor, or ranged defense.
Poles

Poles

AoE III
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Agricultural innovators fielding armor-stripping Obuch warhammers and discounted, devastating Winged Hussars.

Unique Units
ObuchWinged Hussar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Folwark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers regenerate 5 to 15 HP per minute.
• Folwark replaces Mill and collects 10% of farm food instantly upon seeding.
• Stone miners generate gold in addition to stone.
Portuguese

Portuguese

AoE III
Naval & Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Naval masters dominating late games with multi-barreled Organ Guns, Caravels, and passive Feitoria economies.

Unique Units
Organ GunCaravel
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Feitoria
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• All units cost 20% less gold.
• All technologies research 30% faster.
• Feitoria unique building generates continuous free resources without villagers.
Russians

Russians

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Russians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Russians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Russians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Spanish

Spanish

AoE III
Monk & Gunpowder Civilization
Difficulty:★

Conquest powerhouse devastating early Castle Age with mounted Conquistador gunfire and fast building drops.

Unique Units
ConquistadorMissionary
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Mission Monastery
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Builders work 30% faster.
• Blacksmith upgrades cost no gold.
• Cannon Galleons benefit from Ballistics and fire faster.
Swedes

Swedes

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Swedes Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Swedes Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Swedes.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
United States

United States

AoE III
Age of Empires III Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires III civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
United States Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
United States Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the United States.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires III.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Assyrians

Assyrians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Assyrians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Assyrians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Assyrians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Babylonians

Babylonians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Babylonians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Babylonians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Babylonians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Carthaginians

Carthaginians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Carthaginians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Carthaginians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Carthaginians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Choson

Choson

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Choson Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Choson Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Choson.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Egyptians

Egyptians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Egyptians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Egyptians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Egyptians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Greeks

Greeks

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Greeks Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Greeks Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Greeks.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Hittites

Hittites

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Hittites Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Hittites Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Hittites.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Lac Viet

Lac Viet

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Lac Viet Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Lac Viet Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Lac Viet.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Macedonians

Macedonians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Macedonians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Macedonians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Macedonians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Minoans

Minoans

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Minoans Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Minoans Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Minoans.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Palmyrans

Palmyrans

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Palmyrans Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Palmyrans Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Palmyrans.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Persians

Persians

AoE I
Cavalry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Economic titan powering up with booming Town Centers and fielding unstoppable armored War Elephants and Savars.

Unique Units
War ElephantSavar
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Apadana Palace
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Start with +50 food and +50 wood.
• Town Centers and Docks have double HP and work 10% to 20% faster per Age.
• Knights upgrade into the formidable Savar.
Phoenicians

Phoenicians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Phoenicians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Phoenicians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Phoenicians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Romans

Romans

AoE I
Infantry Civilization
Difficulty:★

Classic empire boasting cohesive Legionary infantry formations commanded by aura-granting Centurions.

Unique Units
LegionaryCenturion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Roman Castrum
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Villagers gather, build, and repair 5% faster.
• Galley-line fires double projectiles.
• Scorpions cost 60% less gold and shoot faster.
Shang

Shang

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Shang Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Shang Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Shang.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Sumerians

Sumerians

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Sumerians Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Sumerians Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Sumerians.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Yamato

Yamato

AoE I
Age of Empires I Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Empires I civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Yamato Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Yamato Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Yamato.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Empires I.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Amaterasu

Amaterasu

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Amaterasu Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Amaterasu Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Amaterasu.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Demeter

Demeter

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Demeter Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Demeter Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Demeter.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Freyr

Freyr

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Freyr Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Freyr Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Freyr.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Fuxi

Fuxi

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Fuxi Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Fuxi Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Fuxi.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Gaia

Gaia

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Gaia Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Gaia Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Gaia.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Hades

Hades

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Hades Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Hades Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Hades.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Huitzilopochtli

Huitzilopochtli

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Huitzilopochtli Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Huitzilopochtli Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Huitzilopochtli.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Isis

Isis

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Isis Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Isis Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Isis.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Kronos

Kronos

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Kronos Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Kronos Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Kronos.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Loki

Loki

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Loki Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Loki Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Loki.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Nüwa

Nüwa

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Nüwa Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Nüwa Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Nüwa.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Odin

Odin

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Odin Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Odin Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Odin.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Oranos

Oranos

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Oranos Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Oranos Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Oranos.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Poseidon

Poseidon

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Poseidon Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Poseidon Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Poseidon.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Quetzalcoatl Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Quetzalcoatl Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Quetzalcoatl.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Ra

Ra

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Ra Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Ra Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Ra.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Set

Set

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Set Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Set Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Set.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Shennong

Shennong

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Shennong Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Shennong Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Shennong.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Susanoo

Susanoo

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Susanoo Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Susanoo Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Susanoo.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Tezcatlipoca

Tezcatlipoca

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Tezcatlipoca Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tezcatlipoca Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Tezcatlipoca.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Thor

Thor

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Thor Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Thor Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Thor.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Tsukuyomi

Tsukuyomi

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Tsukuyomi Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Tsukuyomi Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Tsukuyomi.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.
Zeus

Zeus

AoM
Age of Mythology Civilization
Difficulty:★★★

Iconic Age of Mythology civilization featuring distinct tactical combat bonuses, strategic unique units, and deep historical gameplay.

Unique Units
Zeus Champion
Key Landmarks / Buildings
Zeus Landmark
Civilization Traits & Bonuses
• Specialized economic and combat bonuses unique to the Zeus.
• Enhanced technology progression and cultural advantages in Age of Mythology.
• Unique tactical military roster for competitive tournament gameplay.