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Age of Empires 2 Britons Guide

The Knights that say Nee.

Are you a fan of Age of Empires 2 and looking to improve your gameplay with the Britons civilization? Look no further! In this guide, we will delve deep into the strengths and weaknesses of the Britons and provide you with all the information you need to become a seasoned player with this civilization. With over 42 civilizations available in Age of Empires 2, there’s a lot to choose from. Hopefully with our guide you’re able to get a quick grasp on why the Britons may be a civilization for you to focus on in your games! There’s a lot to learn so strap in!

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Introduction to Britons

Britons, one of the most popular civilizations in Age of Empires 2, is known for its archery prowess and strong economy. The civilization has a unique focus on the archery range, with cheaper archery units, faster archery range production, and increased range for archers. They have a strong defense, with a unique technology called Yeomen, which increases the range of their towers and castles.

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Unique Units

Britons have two unique units, the Longbowman and the Trebuchet. The Longbowman, a powerful archer unit, has a longer range than other archers and is deadly against infantry and archers. The Trebuchet, a powerful siege weapon, has a longer range and higher accuracy compared to other siege weapons.

Britons’ Strengths

Strong Economy

Britons have a strong economy, with cheaper Town Centers and Mills, which means they can expand their economy faster and more efficiently. In addition, Britons’ Shepherds gather food faster, which means they can produce more food in a shorter time.

Powerful Archers

Britons are known for their powerful archers, with unique technologies that enhance their archery prowess. Britons’ archers have a longer range, which means they can attack enemies from a distance and avoid enemy attacks. In addition, Britons’ archers are cheaper to produce, which means they can produce more archers in a shorter time.

Strong Defense

A strong defense, with unique technologies that enhance the range of their towers and castles. Yeomen technology enhances the range of towers and castles, making it difficult for enemies to attack.

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Britons’ Weaknesses

Weak Infantry

Britons’ infantry units are weaker compared to other civilizations, which means they are vulnerable to attacks from other civilizations’ infantry units. Players need to be careful while engaging in battles with infantry-heavy civilizations.

Vulnerable to Siege Weapons

Britons’ archers and infantry units are vulnerable to siege weapons, as they have weaker armor compared to other civilizations. Players need to be careful while engaging in battles with civilizations that have strong siege weapons.

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Britons’ Strategies

Archer Rush

Britons are known for their powerful archers, and players can use this to their advantage by performing an Archer Rush. In this strategy, players focus on producing archers in the early game and attacking the enemy’s economy. This strategy is effective against civilizations that have weaker defenses in the early game.

Fast Castle

Britons have a strong economy, and players can use this to their advantage by performing a Fast Castle strategy. In this strategy, players focus on advancing to the Castle Age quickly and producing powerful units such as Longbowmen and Trebuchets. This strategy is effective against civilizations that have weaker defenses in the early game.

Defensive Strategy

Britons have a strong defense, and players can use this to their advantage by performing a defensive strategy. In this strategy, players focus on building strong defenses with towers and castles and producing strong archers to defend their base. This strategy is effective against civilizations that have weaker defenses in the early game.


Age of Empires 2 is widely regarded as one of the best Age of Empires games ever made, though some people would argue that the more recent Age of Empires releases are just as good, if not much better than Age of Empires 2. Check out Gamer Journalist’s guides on Age of Empires 2 and its successors if you want to judge which games are the best for yourself!

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Obsessed with grinding, always playing some game you've never heard of. I am a huge MMORPG, Gacha and farming simulator fan. If I'm not grinding something in one of the many games I play (Final Fantasy XIV, World of Warcraft, Runescape, Epic Seven etc) I can be found working on my novel, reading, watching anime or hanging out with my three dogs.