Crossbow? I hardly knew her!
Hello and welcome back for another Age of Empires 2 civilization match up discussion! This is a series where we discuss the various advantages, disadvantages, and quirks found within the numerous match ups of the game. The goal is to collectively gain a deeper understanding of how two civilizations interact with each other in a variety of different settings. Feel free to ask questions, pose strategies, or provide insight on how the two civilizations in question interact with each other on any map type and game mode. This is not limited to 1v1 either. Feel free to discuss how the civilizations compare in team games as well! So long as you are talking about how the two civilizations interact, anything is fair game! Last week we discussed the Burmese vs Malians, and next up is the Bulgarians vs Spanish!
Bulgarians: Infantry and Cavalry civilization
- Swordsmen upgrades are free
- Town Centers cost -50% stone
- Can build Krepost in Castle Age
- TEAM BONUS: Blacksmiths work +50% faster
- Unique Unit: Konnik (Heavy cavalry that becomes infantry when dismounted)
- Unique Building: Krepost (Smaller, weaker, cheaper Castle that can only train Konniks)
- Castle Age Unique Tech: Stirrups (Cavalry attack +25% faster)
- Imperial Age Unique Tech: Bagains (Swordsmen gain +5/+0 armor)
Spanish: Gunpowder and Monk civilization
- Builders work +30% faster
- Blacksmith upgrades do not cost gold
- Cannon Galleons more accurate, and fire with significantly faster projectile speed
- Gunpowder units fire +15% faster
- TEAM BONUS: Trade units generate +25% gold
- Unique Unit: Conquistador (Powerful mounted cannoneer)
- Unique Unit: Missionary (Mounted, but weaker Monk)
- Castle Age Unique Tech: Inquisition (Monks convert faster)
- Imperial Age Unique Tech: Supremacy (Villagers significantly stronger in combat)
Below are some match up-specific talking points to get you all started. These are just to give people ideas, you do not need to address them specifically if you do not want to!
- So, for 1v1 Arabia, neither of these civs are exactly lighting the world on fire - Bulgarians have yet to be picked in KotD, and Spanish have been played very few times, with very little success. This is ofc due to both civs lacking powerful eco bonuses, as well as critically missing Crossbows. HOWEVER, if these two civs do meet up on Arabia, who do you favor?
- For Arena, both civs would seem to be a bit stronger. Bulgarians can apply pressure with Kreposts, and possess a fantastic array of late-game options. Similar story for Spanish, except their pressure comes from Conquistadors. Who will be better able to secure map control and get their late-game armies up and running in this scenario?
- In team games, both civs obviously prefer to be pocket. Spanish have always been strong with their FU Paladins, gunpowder, and top-tier team bonus. Bulgarians are no slouches themselves however - their Stirrups Cavalier are very deadly, and can often bridge the gap to get to Konniks. Notably, Bulgarians miss gunpowder, but have far better siege. Which civ makes for the better pocket in your view?
Thanks as always for participating! Next week we will continue our discussions with the Koreans vs Persians. Hope to see you there! :)
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