Romans — Civilization Overview

Infantry and Cavalry civilization

Romans emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Villagers gather, build, and repair +5% faster
  • Infantry armor upgrade effects are doubled
  • Scorpions cost -50% gold
  • Galley-line and Dromons +1 melee/+1 pierce armor

Team Bonus

Scorpions minimum range reduced

Unique Units

Centurion
Centurion · Cavalry), Legionary (Infantry Roman unique Heavy Cavalry that increases movement and attack speed of nearby Militia-line units. Strong vs. Infantry and Foot Archers. Weak vs. Spearman-line and Camel Riders.

Unique Technologies

Ballistas Scorpions attack +33% faster; Galley-line +2 attack
Comitatenses Militia-line, Knight-line, and Centurions train +50% faster and receive a charge attack

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