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In terms of civilization, Romans gather and build five percent faster than the average citizen.
Add that to the military might of Rome and you’re sure to conquer the world.
you’re free to use them to quickly crush any threats in your way.
If it works, it works.
This civilization is focused on gunpowder and monks (you know, because the two go together).
Their gunpowder units fire faster than most, and their blacksmith upgrades don’t cost gold.
Their Cannon Galleons can even track moving projectiles.
For those who can’t be shot down, the special unit Conquistadors will be happy to handle.
If you want to play more diplomatic, send in the Monks.
Spanish Monks are some of the best in the game, and allow for a different playstyle.
They have access to massive discounts for certain cavalry units through their special Szlachta Privileges.
Add in food-related discounts for other cavalry units, and you’re on your way to a powerful army.
Their special unit is the Folwark, which is an upgrade to the Mill building.
While this might not sound glamorous, every empire is built on the stomachs of its citizens.
Berber ships also move faster, allowing this civilization to get the drop on any who oppose them.
One of the best things about them, though, is their Castle.
Frankish Castles can be built for just 488 stone instead of the usual 650 price.
Their team bonus is the only thing keeping the Franks from being higher on this list.
The Franks are a good starting civilization due to their diverse options and defensive capabilities.
Overall, the Koreans are a good choice ifyou’re a beginnerwho wants to play a somewhat slower game.
you could feed your defensive capabilities with stone - Koreans get a 20 percent boost to harvesting stone.
Keep moving with the Tartars - it’ll keep you making plenty of money.
The Cataphract is also more effective and less vulnerable to anti-cavalry units like Spears and Pikemen.
With the unique Logistica technology, Cataphracts can also cause trample damage to your opponents.
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Nonetheless, the defensive boons and Cataphract should encourage anyone to go to the Byzantines.
The Byzantines can be game changed in multiplayer games.
Use your sheer number of options to confuse the enemy.
10Malians
Dripping In Gold
The Malians benefit from a wide variety of bonuses.
Economically, buildings cost 15 percent less wood, and gold mines last 30 percent longer.
Defensively, Malian Town Centers fire arrows even when ungarrisoned.
You’ll also enjoy a +5 attack reward for researching Farimba, Mali’s unique technology.
Their architecture is gorgeous, too.
The Malian military is forceful and strong - but it somewhat weakens as time goes on.
Use the strength of your economy to overwhelm your forces with numbers.
