Shu — Civilization Overview

Archer and Siege civilization

Shu emblem

The Shu are an Archer and Siege civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the White Feather Guard. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Lumberjacks generate food in addition to wood
  • Archery Unit technologies at the Archery Range and Blacksmith cost -25%
  • Siege Weapons and Siege Warships move +10/15% faster in Castle/Imperial Age

Team Bonus

Foot Archers +2 line of sight

Unique Units

White Feather Guard
White Feather Guard · Infantry), War Chariot (Siege Weapon), Liu Bei (Hero Shu unique Infantry that temporarily slows down the unit it attacks. Strong vs. Cavalry. Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers.

Unique Technologies

Coiled Serpent Array Spearman-line and White Feather Guards gain additional HP when near each other
Bolt Magazine Archer-line, War Chariots and Lou Chuans fire additional projectiles

Playing against the Shu? Look up any of their units in the interactive app to see exactly what counters them — with bonus-damage values.

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