Vietnamese — Civilization Overview

Archer civilization

Vietnamese emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Enemy Town Centers are revealed at the start of the game
  • Economic upgrades cost no wood and research +100% faster
  • Archery Range units and Fire Lancers +20% HP
  • Conscription free

Team Bonus

Imperial Skirmisher upgrade available in Imperial Age

Unique Units

Rattan Archer
Rattan Archer · Foot Archer), Imperial Skirmisher (Skirmisher Vietnamese unique Foot Archer with exceptional pierce armor. Strong vs. Archery Units and Infantry. Weak vs. Cavalry, Skirmishers and Siege Weapons.

Unique Technologies

Chatras Battle Elephants +100 HP
Paper Money Lumberjacks slowly generate gold in addition to wood

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

Open the Interactive AoE2 Counter Hub →