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Italians
Archers and Naval
Overview
The Italians are an archer and naval civilization representing the medieval Italian states.
Historical Context
The Italian civilization represents the various powerful city-states and maritime republics of medieval Italy, known for their naval prowess and advanced technology.
Unique Unit
Genoese Crossbowman
An archer unit that excels against cavalry, with bonus damage against mounted units.
Team Bonus
Condottiero available in barracks in Imperial Age
Civilization Bonus
All age upgrades are 15% cheaper
Bonuses
- Fishing Ships cost -15%
- Gunpowder units cost -20%
- Dock and University technologies cost -33%
Unique Technologies
Pavise: Foot archers and Condottieri +1 armor
Silk Road: Trade units cost -50%
Economy Bonus
Cheaper age upgrades allow for faster advancement through the ages and earlier access to new technologies and units.
Gameplay Tips
- Use your cheaper age upgrades to advance quickly
- Leverage your naval and fishing bonuses on water maps
- Take advantage of cheaper gunpowder units in the late game
Tags
Archers
Naval
Economy