Burmese — Civilization Overview

Infantry and Cavalry civilization

Burmese emblem

The Burmese are an Infantry and Cavalry civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Arambai. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Lumber Camp technologies free
  • Infantry +1/+2/+3 attack in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Battle Elephants +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
  • Monastery technologies cost -50%

Team Bonus

Relics visible on the map at the start of the game

Unique Units

Arambai
Arambai · Ranged Mounted Unit Burmese unique ranged Mounted Unit with a powerful but inaccurate attack. Strong vs. units at medium and close range. Weak vs. Archery Units and Siege Weapons.

Unique Technologies

Manipur Cavalry Cavalry +4 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers
Howdah Battle Elephants +1 melee/+1 pierce armor

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