Byzantines

Age of Empires II civilization analysis — power units, tiers, and strategic identity

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Byzantines

Byzantines

This civ is versatile, with strength across Ranged and Infantry -- allowing flexible strategies that adapt to any opponent. Strong anti-cavalry defense with Halberdier to hold positions against cavalry pushes. Good skirmishers help shut down archer compositions. Siege options are limited -- look to win through open-field engagements rather than pushing fortifications.

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Stable

Heavy Camel Rider Generic Paladin Generic Hussar Bad

Castle

Elite Cataphract Generic Trebuchet Generic

Archery Range

Arbalester Generic Heavy Cavalry Archer Bad Hand Cannoneer Generic Elite Skirmisher Good

Siege Workshop

Scorpion Situational Bombard Cannon Bad Onager Siege Ram Generic

Barracks

Champion Bad Halberdier Good

Dock

Dromon Situational Heavy Demo Ship Situational Fast Fire Ship Signature Galleon Good Carrack Bad
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