Franks

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

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Franks

Franks

This civ is versatile, with strength across Cavalry and Ranged -- allowing flexible strategies that adapt to any opponent. Limited counter options mean this civ must play aggressively and press its advantage before opponents can mass their army. Pushing behind trebuchets maximizes the ranged advantage -- set up trebs and let Elite Throwing Axeman protect them.

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Stable

Paladin Signature Light Cavalry Bad

Archery Range

Crossbowman Bad Heavy Cavalry Archer Worst Hand Cannoneer Generic Elite Skirmisher Situational

Castle

Elite Throwing Axeman Signature Trebuchet Generic

Siege Workshop

Heavy Scorpion Generic Bombard Cannon Generic Onager Capped Ram Generic

Barracks

Champion Generic Halberdier Generic

Dock

Cannon Galleon Generic Heavy Demo Ship Situational Fast Fire Ship Generic Galleon Bad Carrack Generic
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