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Civilization · Cavalry

Poles

Poles play as a cavalry civilization with 4 civilization bonuses, led by the Obuch and Winged Hussar. Folwark replaces Mill.

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Early economy
Focus
Cavalry
Introduced
Dawn of the Dukes (2021)
Win rate
49.6%
Pick rate
1.81%

Civilization bonuses

  • Folwark replaces Mill
  • Villagers regenerate 10/15/20 HP in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Stone Miners generate gold in addition to stone
  • Bloodlines and Scout Cavalry-line upgrades cost -50% food

Unique technologies

Unique units

Team bonus

Scout Cavalry-line +1 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers

How strong are the Poles on the ranked ladder?

On the current balance patch (162286), the Poles hold a 49.6% win rate in 1v1 Random Map across all ratings, ranking #26 of 50 civilizations. They appear in 1.81% of matches (37,260 games sampled). Ladder statistics via aoestats.io.

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