Franks — Civilization Overview

Cavalry civilization

Franks emblem

The Franks are a Cavalry civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Throwing Axeman. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Foragers work +15% faster
  • Mill technologies free
  • Mounted Units +20% HP starting in Feudal Age
  • Castles cost -15/25% in Castle/Imperial Age

Team Bonus

Knight-line +2 line of sight

Unique Units

Throwing Axeman
Throwing Axeman · Infantry Frankish unique Infantry with ranged melee attack. Strong vs. Infantry. Weak vs. Archery Units and Siege Weapons.

Unique Technologies

Bearded Axe Throwing Axemen +2 range
Chivalry Stables work +40% faster

Playing against the Franks? Look up any of their units in the interactive app to see exactly what counters them — with bonus-damage values.

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