Italians

Italians play as an archer and naval civilization with 5 civilization bonuses, led by the Condottiero and Genoese Crossbowman. Advancing to the next Age costs -15%.

Civilization bonuses

• Advancing to the next Age costs -15%
• Foot Archers and Condottieri +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
• Dock and University technologies cost -25%
• Gunpowder Units cost -20%
• Fishing Ships cost -15%

Unique technologies

• Silk Road (Trade Units cost -50%)
• Pirotechnia (Hand Cannoneers deal +15% pass through damage and are more accurate)

Unique units

Condottiero, Genoese Crossbowman

Team bonus

Condottiero available at the Barracks in Imperial Age

Architecture

Archer and Naval architecture set.