Poles

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

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Poles

Poles

This civ is versatile, with strength across Cavalry and Infantry -- 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. An infantry ram push is the signature play -- use Elite Obuch as a meatshield to protect rams pushing into enemy bases.

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Stable

Cavalier Good Winged Hussar Signature

Archery Range

Arbalester Generic Heavy Cavalry Archer Bad Elite Skirmisher Bad

Siege Workshop

Scorpion Bad Bombard Cannon Generic Onager Siege Ram Generic

Castle

Elite Obuch Signature Trebuchet Generic

Barracks

Champion Generic Pikeman Bad

Dock

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