Khmer — Civilization Overview

Siege and Elephant civilization

Khmer emblem

The Khmer are a Siege and Elephant civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Ballista Elephant. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • No buildings required to advance to the next Age or to unlock other buildings
  • Farmers don't require Mills or Town Centers to drop off food
  • Villagers can garrison in Houses
  • Battle Elephants move +10% faster

Team Bonus

Scorpions +1 range

Unique Units

Ballista Elephant
Ballista Elephant · Siege Cavalry Khmer unique Siege Cavalry with ranged pass through attack. Can destroy trees. Strong vs. Infantry and Ranged Soldiers. Weak vs. Cavalry and Siege Weapons.

Unique Technologies

Tusk Swords Battle Elephants +3 attack
Double Crossbow Ballista Elephants and Scorpions fire an additional projectile

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