AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
ByzantineByzantines accelerate production through sprawling Aqueduct networks to fuel mid-game cavalry peaks via the Hippodrome's movement and regeneration bonuses, adapt their roster through mercenary recruitment, and establish late-game dominance with Greek Fire's lingering area damage that prevents enemy recovery.
Matchup advice20 TIPS
Ayyubid cannot outscale Byzantine in a macro game; you need at least five relics or an all‑in timing.
Against Byzantine, Ayyubid must use aggressive/cheese strategies like dark age spear opening or proxy barracks, because standard macro play loses.
With Dervishes healing your units, you can constantly build new outposts during a tower push.
Dervishes shouldn't be committed to large skirmishes; keep them back for healing.
Trading Camel Lancers for Limitanei is never really worth it.
Unique Units
UNITDESCRIPTION
LimitaneiSpearman with shield wall reducing ranged damage
Varangian GuardHeavy melee infantry with berserking burst damage
CataphractHeavy cavalry with devastating trample charge
CheirosiphonSiege battering ram with Greek Fire attack
DromonNaval ship with Greek Fire projectiles
Huihui PaoLong-range siege engine effective vs buildings
Landmarks
Grand Winery
Acts as Mill and Monastery. Provides +60% Olive Oil production boost to farming Villagers.
Imperial Hippodrome
Acts as Stable. Produces Supply Points every 30 seconds for the Triumph ability.
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