Or if you want to give it a wait for 2 months, you could have it on Friday when the unit discussion series is over. Given their lack of bloodlines, what should they do as a pocket? They miss SO/heavy scorp and Engineers but cheaper trash makes somewhat up for it. This week we'll be talking about the Byzantines. Request: Is there anyway these posts can get this pinned as an announcement like the other weekly threads like Medieval Monday, Civ Match Ups, etc? The Byzantines' primary strengths are defense and their ability to effectively counter a variety of troop types (infantry, ranged, and cavalry). Byzantines can easily deal with heavy cav using their cheap heavy camels. ), Feel free to throw out anything else you feel may be relevant strategical info regarding the Byzantines. What do you try to exploit when fighting against this civ? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. By then, you’ll have the technology to develop a omnipotent army that few civilizations can withstand. What do you think are some of the Byzantines' biggest weaknesses? Although I personally dislike the civ, I do feel it is well-designed. Cheaper trash is a very good eco bonus. Top of the Tuesday to ya! Weak spots in the Byzantine technology tree are hard to make out, but as their lacks in the defenses department (namely Masonry and Archite… The jack of all trades but master of none. Isn't this a defensive civ that likes to stall until the lategame and go for Trash + Siege? If you want it to fit, you'll probably have to do yours on Monday since Ornlu's is on Wednesday and Chuk's is on Friday. My motto for the Byzantines has always been: I came, I saw, I walled for two hours (until my opponents ran out of gold), I conquered. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition game guide focuses on Byzantines Civilisation. In a well coordinated team the byz player could basically always supply the trash effectively and cheaply not to mention support with early imp age units like trebs quickly. A friendly reminder: The goal is to have a deep insightful strategic/high level discussion. One of the best imo. The basic strategy is to collect resources and play defense until you can reach the Imperial age. (Also, any feedback on improving the format of these discussions is very welcome), [Aztecs] (https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8qimqs/civ_strategies_aztecs/), [Berbers] (https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8s8r3l/civ_strategies_berbers/), [Britons] (https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8tzqxe/civ_strategies_britons/), [Burmese] (https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8vsgwk/civ_strategies_burmese/). Standing out are their excellent navy, Monks, and economy, with only a single technology missing (Herbal Medicine) in all three branches put together but with handy perks like Greek Fire and an increased healing speed for Monks. Welcome to week 5 of the Civ Strategies discussion. The guide will give you some strategical tips, special civilization bonuses, team bonus, unique unit for Byzantines Civilization in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition game. Personally, I don't think they are a strong civ since they master no strat at all (other then fire ships). they can get imp faster, getting the technology edge over other civs still in castle age, while being able to anticipate with cheap trash on the enemies' power options. Also take to the sea if you can. What are the Byzantines best early, mid, and late game strategies? Cheap camels? Or Knights? In the feudal age a byzantine player can go for an archer + skirmisher rush since their skirmishers are cheaper and in theory can win every engagement although this can be micro intensive and if your army has more skirmishers than archers then a few scouts will beat it. Just a thought for strategy. "No eco bonus" Are you for real? I wouldn't say they'd like to stall until late-game, more like they try to get to late-game sooner and cheaper. What are the Byzantines pretty bad at? With naval bonuses, the Byzantines can wipe out any threat from the sea. Kinda like Chinese. What strength do you really try to take advantage of when playing this civ? I walled: Higher HP on buildings and defensive-minded units (BBC especially). No eco bonus means they are on a back foot against most aggresive civs and even against late game power houses, they don't have a real edge, since they will be able to overpower you with Heavy Cav or Archers. And I know it's one of the most iconic "old" UU in the game but how functional is the Cataphract when you throw in new civs with elephants and strong UU like Arambai in the mix. The questions below are there simply to get you thinking and the goal is to get at what the current meta is for each particular civ. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8qimqs/civ_strategies_aztecs/, https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8s8r3l/civ_strategies_berbers/, https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8tzqxe/civ_strategies_britons/, https://old.reddit.com/r/aoe2/comments/8vsgwk/civ_strategies_burmese/. Spear-line, Skirmisher-line, and camel-line are all 25% cheaper. I guess you need to be clever and build according to your enemy instead of pushing with a go to strong strat.