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Civilization · Infantry

Khitans

In Age of Empires II, the Khitans are an infantry and cavalry civilization with 4 civilization bonuses, led by the Liao Dao and Mounted Trebuchet. Pastures replace Farms.

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Early economy
Focus
Infantry and Cavalry
Introduced
The Three Kingdoms (2024)
Win rate
0%
Pick rate
0%

Civilization bonuses

  • Pastures replace Farms
  • Melee attack upgrade effects are doubled
  • Skirmishers, Spearman-, and Scout Cavalry-line train and upgrade +15% faster
  • Heavy Cavalry Archer upgrade available in Castle Age and costs -50%

Unique technologies

  • Lamellar Armor (Infantry and Skirmishers reflect 25% melee damage back to the attacker)
  • Ordo Cavalry (Cavalry regenerates HP in combat)

Unique units

Team bonus

Infantry +2 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers

How strong are the Khitans on the ranked ladder?

On the current balance patch (162286), the Khitans hold a 0% win rate in 1v1 Random Map across all ratings, ranking #50 of 50 civilizations. They appear in 0% of matches (0 games sampled). Ladder statistics via aoestats.io.

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