AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
ByzantineByzantine
Byzantines 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 advice21 TIPS

You need like 20 or 24 archers to one-shot Limitanei with their shield wall.

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Against many Limitanei, you should pick Jeanne's Champions at level 3 rather than Jeanne's Riders, because they help hold the line against the Limitanei.

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As long as the knights survive, they can take engagements even against Limitanei and Spearmen; knights are the backbone of JD's army.

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Typically in this matchup, we see Javelin throws more often than Longbows because you gain access to camel riders in the castle age, which give you the camel rider debuff against your opponent's knights.

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JD's healing ability allows knights to win early engagements against Limitanei when numbers are low.

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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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