The Italians are an Archer and Naval civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Genoese Crossbowman. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.
Civilization Bonuses
- Advancing to the next Age costs -15%
- Foot Archers and Condottieri +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
- Dock and University technologies cost -25%
- Gunpowder Units cost -20%
- Fishing Ships cost -15%
Team Bonus
Condottiero available at the Barracks in Imperial Age
Unique Units
Unique Technologies
Silk Road Trade Units cost -50%
Pirotechnia Hand Cannoneers deal +15% pass through damage and are more accurate
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