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Civilization · Infantry

Sicilians

In Age of Empires II, the Sicilians are an infantry and cavalry civilization with 5 civilization bonuses, led by the Serjeant. Start with +100 stone.

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Defensive buildingsEarly economy
Focus
Infantry and Cavalry
Introduced
Lords of the West (2021)
Win rate
52%
Pick rate
1.83%

Civilization bonuses

  • Start with +100 stone
  • Farm upgrades provide +125% additional food
  • Soldiers receive -40% bonus damage
  • Can build Donjon in Dark Age, replaces Watch Tower-line
  • Fortifications built +50% faster; Town Centers built +100% faster

Unique technologies

  • First Crusade (Up to 5 Town Centers spawn 5 Serjeants each; units more resistant to conversion)
  • Hauberk (Knight-line +1 melee/+2 pierce armor)

Unique unit

Team bonus

Transport Ships +5 line of sight and cost -50%

How strong are the Sicilians on the ranked ladder?

On the current balance patch (162286), the Sicilians hold a 52% win rate in 1v1 Random Map across all ratings, ranking #7 of 50 civilizations. They appear in 1.83% of matches (37,686 games sampled). Ladder statistics via aoestats.io.

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