Tatars — Civilization Overview

Cavalry Archer civilization

Tatars emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Livestock animals last +50% longer
  • Units deal +25% damage when fighting from higher elevation
  • New Town Centers spawn 2 Sheep starting in Castle Age
  • Thumb Ring, Parthian Tactics free

Team Bonus

Mounted Archers +2 line of sight

Unique Units

Keshik
Keshik · Cavalry), Flaming Camel (Siege Cavalry Tatar unique Heavy Cavalry that generates gold when fighting other units. Strong vs. Archery Units. Weak vs. Spearman-line, Camel Riders and Monks.

Unique Technologies

Silk Armor Scout Cavalry-line, Steppe Lancers and Cavalry Archers +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
Timurid Siegecraft Trebuchets +2 range

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