Jurchens — Civilization Overview

Cavalry and Gunpowder civilization

Jurchens emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Meat of hunted and livestock animals doesn't decay
  • Mounted Units and Fire Lancers attack +25% faster starting in Feudal Age
  • Siege Engineers available in Castle Age
  • Siege and Fortification upgrades cost -75% wood and research +100% faster
  • Units receive -50% friendly fire damage

Team Bonus

Gunpowder Units +2 line of sight

Unique Units

Iron Pagoda
Iron Pagoda · Cavalry), Grenadier (Gunpowder Unit Jurchen unique Heavy Cavalry with durable armor that can completely block melee attacks. Strong vs. Infantry and Ranged Soldiers. Weak vs. Spearman-line and Camel Riders.

Unique Technologies

Fortified Bastions Fortifications regenerate 500 HP per minute
Thunderclap Bombs Rocket Carts, Grenadiers and Lou Chuans detonate when defeated; projectiles produce additional explosions

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