Bengalis — Civilization Overview

Elephant and Naval civilization

Bengalis emblem

The Bengalis are an Elephant and Naval civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Ratha. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Town Centers spawn 2 Villagers when the next Age is reached
  • Cavalry +2 attack vs. Skirmishers
  • Elephant Units receive -25% bonus damage and are more resistant to conversion
  • Monks +3 melee/+3 pierce armor
  • Ships regenerate 15 HP per minute

Team Bonus

Trade Units generate +10% food in addition to gold

Unique Units

Ratha
Ratha · Mounted Archer Bengali unique Mounted Archer that can switch between melee and ranged attacks. Strong vs. Infantry. Weak vs. Skirmishers and Camel Riders.

Unique Technologies

Paiks Rathas and Elephant Units attack +20% faster
Mahayana Villagers and Monks take -10% population space

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