AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
MaliansMalians
Malians leverage indefinite gold generation from Pit Mines into waves of fast, stealth-capable ambush units with high damage but low armor, banking their advantage on economic momentum and rapid tactical strikes that capitalize on speed and agility rather than durability.
Matchup advice3 TIPS

And wheelbarrow is going to be the initial move here. So I love this. I absolutely love it for JD. And I know it's normal for French and JD to do this in the early game. But it's absolutely so important against civs that are so prone to harassing you while being mobile, especially the Malians because we've been seeing what they can do with those scouts when we are out on maps that don't have safe golds.

Seriously, when you're up against these premium spear units at the opening, you just feel so good about the extra XP.

Remember, the donzos can hurl their spears at her to almost kill her off. Sofas also get bonus damage against her.

Unique Units
UNITDESCRIPTION
DonsoLight melee infantry throwing javelin vs cavalry
Warrior ScoutFast light scout unit with melee capabilities
Javelin ThrowerAnti-ranged ranged infantry with extended range
Musofadi WarriorFast light infantry with stealth ability
Freeborn WarriorFast melee infantry with high pierce armor
SofaFast heavy cavalry with reduced cost
Musofadi GunnerFast handcannoneer with stealth ability
CattleEconomic unit generating food for nearby buildings
Landmarks
Saharan Trade Network
Acts as improved Toll Outpost. Enables all Toll Outposts to generate Food in addition to Gold.
Mansa Quarry
Slowly generates 75 Gold or Stone per minute.

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