Khitans — Civilization Overview

Infantry and Cavalry civilization

Khitans emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Pastures replace Farms
  • Melee attack upgrade effects are doubled
  • Skirmishers, Spearman-, and Scout Cavalry-line train and upgrade +15% faster
  • Heavy Cavalry Archer upgrade available in Castle Age and costs -50%

Team Bonus

Infantry +2 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers

Unique Units

Liao Dao
Liao Dao · Infantry), Mounted Trebuchet (Siege Cavalry Khitan unique Infantry with powerful attack that wounds enemies, dealing damage over time. Strong vs. Cavalry and Infantry. Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers at long range.

Unique Technologies

Lamellar Armor Infantry and Skirmishers reflect 25% melee damage back to the attacker
Ordo Cavalry Cavalry regenerates HP in combat

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