| Tier | Civilization | Key Strengths | |---|---|---| | | Rus | Bounty System provides gold from hunting; Early Knights; strong economy snowball | | A Tier | Abbasid Dynasty | Anti-cavalry specialists; strong against mounted units | | A Tier | Mongols | Mobile playstyle; cannot build houses; unique raiding mechanics | | A Tier | Ottomans | Military production bonuses | | B Tier | French | Royal Knights; strong early aggression | | B Tier | Holy Roman Empire | Defensive bonuses; religious unit strengths | | B Tier | Malian | Unique economic mechanics | | C Tier | English | Most balanced and beginner-friendly; no major tricks |
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: New features include Stealth Forests for ambushes, the ability for units to fight on top of Stone Walls , and specific unit abilities like the Mongol's "Khan" maneuvers. 3. Victory Conditions and Modes | Tier | Civilization | Key Strengths |
Known for powerful cavalry (Royal Knights) and a robust economy supported by trade and reduced economic building costs. cannot build houses