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Civilization · Infantry

Incas

Incas play as an infantry civilization with 4 civilization bonuses, led by the Kamayuk. Houses and Settlements provide +5 population space.

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Cheap armyDefensive buildings
Focus
Infantry
Introduced
The Forgotten (2013)
Win rate
51.1%
Pick rate
1.38%

Civilization bonuses

  • Houses and Settlements provide +5 population space
  • Buildings cost -15% stone
  • Military Units cost -15/20/25/30% food in Dark/Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Villagers affected by Infantry Blacksmith upgrades starting in Castle Age

Unique technologies

  • Andean Sling (Skirmishers and Slingers no minimum range; Slingers +1 attack)
  • Fabric Shields (Kamayuks, Slingers and Champi Warriors +1 melee/+1 pierce armor)

Unique unit

Team bonus

Start with a free Llama

How strong are the Incas on the ranked ladder?

On the current balance patch (162286), the Incas hold a 51.1% win rate in 1v1 Random Map across all ratings, ranking #13 of 50 civilizations. They appear in 1.38% of matches (28,299 games sampled). Ladder statistics via aoestats.io.

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