Poles — Civilization Overview

Cavalry civilization

Poles emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Folwark replaces Mill
  • Villagers regenerate 10/15/20 HP in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Stone Miners generate gold in addition to stone
  • Bloodlines and Scout Cavalry-line upgrades cost -50% food

Team Bonus

Scout Cavalry-line +1 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers

Unique Units

Obuch
Obuch · Infantry), Winged Hussar (Cavalry Polish unique Infantry that tears the armor of units it is fighting. Strong vs. buildings, Cavalry and Infantry. Weak vs. Archery Units and Gunners.

Unique Technologies

Szlachta Privileges Knight-line costs -60% gold
Lechitic Legacy Scout Cavalry-line deals trample damage

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