Shu

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

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Shu

Shu

This civ is versatile, with strength across Ranged 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 White Feather Guard as a meatshield to protect rams pushing into enemy bases.

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Stable

Heavy Hei-Kuang Cavalry Worst Light Cavalry Situational

Archery Range

Arbalester Signature Heavy Cavalry Archer Bad Elite Skirmisher Generic

Castle

War Chariot Situational Elite White Feather Guard Signature

Barracks

Champion Bad Halberdier Generic

Siege Workshop

Traction Trebuchet Signature Onager Siege Ram Generic

Dock

Lou Chuan Generic Heavy Demo Ship Situational Fire Ship Situational Galleon Good Carrack Bad
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