Wei — Civilization Overview

Cavalry civilization

Wei emblem

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

Civilization Bonuses

  • Receive one free Villager for each economic upgrade researched
  • Hei Guang Cavalry and Xianbei Raider +20/30% HP in Castle/Imperial Age
  • Traction Trebuchets and Lou Chuans cost -25%

Team Bonus

Cavalry +2 attack vs. Siege Weapons

Unique Units

Tiger Cavalry
Tiger Cavalry · Cavalry), Xianbei Raider (Mounted Archer), Cao Cao (Hero Wei unique Cavalry that gains HP and attack when defeating enemy military. Exceptionally strong vs. Ranged Soldiers. Weak vs. Spearman-line.

Unique Technologies

Tuntian Soldiers passively produce food
Ming Guang Armor Mounted Units +4 melee armor

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

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