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Khmer
Siege and Elephants
Overview
The Khmer are a siege and elephant civilization representing the medieval Khmer Empire.
Historical Context
The Khmer civilization represents the Khmer Empire, which dominated much of Southeast Asia during the Middle Ages, known for its impressive architecture and use of war elephants.
Unique Unit
Ballista Elephant
A powerful siege unit mounted on an elephant, effective against both units and buildings.
Team Bonus
Scorpions have +1 range
Civilization Bonus
No buildings required to advance to the next age or to unlock other buildings
Bonuses
- Battle Elephants move 10% faster
- Villagers can garrison in Houses
- Farms don't need to be dropped off at Mills/Town Centers
Unique Technologies
Tusk Swords: Battle Elephants +3 attack
Double Crossbow: Ballista Elephants and Scorpions fire two projectiles
Economy Bonus
Not needing to drop off food at mills allows for more efficient farming and smoother build orders.
Gameplay Tips
- Use your ability to advance ages without buildings for unique strategies and faster advancement
- Leverage your faster-moving Battle Elephants for powerful pushes
- Take advantage of not needing to drop off food at mills for a more efficient farming economy
Tags
Siege
Cavalry
Economy