Age of Empires Mobile is a strategy 4X multiplayer game that allows players to build their own empire from scratch! Travel back in time to the medieval world and find aesthetically pleasing environments with stylized buildings and landscapes. One of the more important and daunting tasks of the game is to choose a civilization. While all civilizations are good, some are inherently better than others from a beginner’s standpoint. In this tier list, we aim to identify the best civilizations and rank them according to their utility. 

S		NAME	ARCHITECTURE	SUPPORTED TROOPS
		Chinese	Chinese	Archers
		French	French	Cavalry

A		NAME	ARCHITECTURE	SUPPORTED TROOPS
		Byzantines	Byzantine	Swordsmen
		Roman	Romanic	Pikemen
		British	British	Archer

B		NAME	ARCHITECTURE	SUPPORTED TROOPS
		Egypt	Egyptian	Pikemen
		Japanese	Japanese	Swordsmen
		Korean	Korean	Cavalry

S Tier Civilizations

Let’s take a look at all of the civilizations in this tier:

Chinese

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Archer Defense + 5%

• Villager Capacity + 8

• Walls Durability + 10%

Chinese architecture is known by its dougong brackets and elaborate eaves. Chinese archer units are known for their use of rapid-fire crossbows. Chinese civilization is best suited for new players and those that use Archer units frequently. It will increase your archer protection by 5%, your villagers’ capacity by +8, and the durability of your walls by 10%. Chun Ko Nu is a special archer unit that you can obtain from choosing the Chinese civilization.

French

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Cavalry Defense + 5%

• Resources Exchange Rate + 5%

• Gathering Troops Defense + 10%

French architecture drew inspiration from Gothic and Renaissance cultures. French military tactics are depicted as offensive units flinging axes at foes, thus destroying their formation.

French civilization is best suited for gamers who frequently deploy Cavalry forces. It will increase your cavalry defense by 5%, your resource exchange rate by 5%, and your gathering troop defense by 10%. Throwing Axemen are unique Swordsmen troops that you can obtain by choosing the French civilization.

A Tier Civilizations

Let’s take a look at all of the civilizations in this tier:

Byzantines

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Swordsmen’s defense + 5%

• All Unit Type’s Siege Damage + 5%

• Stone Gathering in the World + 5%

Byzantine architecture is a stunning blend of Eastern and Western civilizations, distinguished by its conspicuous rounded dome roofs. The Cataphracts are the most formidable force in their legion.

Byzantine civilization is best suited for players who use Swordsmen troops frequently or as rallying aims. It increases the defense of swordsmen by 5%, the siege damage of all unit types by 5%, and stone gathering in the world by 5%. Cataphracts are specialized cavalry units obtained by choosing the Byzantine civilization.

Roman

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Pikemen Defense + 5%

• Healing Speed + 5%

• Villagers’ Boost to Buildings’ Production + 30

Roman architecture is recognized for its symmetrical plain constructions with thick walls, arches, domed roofs, pillars, and enormous towers. Roman lance infantry units are known for their use of the phalanx formation.

Roman civilization is best suited for players who use Pikemen units frequently. It increases Pikemen defense by 5%, healing speed by 5%, and the Villagers’ Boost to Buildings output by 30%. Phalanxes are exceptional Pikemen units that can be obtained by choosing the Roman civilization.

British

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Archers’ Defense + 5%

• Player Citadel’s Defense Bonus + 10%

• Production of Mills + 5%

British civilization is suited for gamers who frequently use Archers units. It increases Archers’ Defense by 5%, Player Citadel Defense Bonus by 10%, and Mill Production by 5%. British civilization is not ideal for beginners as it does not give you many advantages from the get-go.

B Tier Civilizations

Let’s take a look at all of the civilizations in this tier:

Egypt

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Pikemen’s Defense + 5%

• Troop Load + 5%

• Gathering Troop Unit Loss Prevention + 5%

Egyptians are a playable civilization in Age of Empires Mobile. They symbolize the old and sophisticated river valley culture that formerly ruled the upper and lower Nile regions of the Egyptian Kingdom. The Egyptians are also featured in Age of Mythology.

Egypt civilization is suited for players who use Pikemen units frequently. It provides 5% Pikemen defense, +5% Troop Load, and +5% Gathering Troop Unit Loss Prevention. Egypt civilization is not ideal for beginner gamers. Pick it if you just enjoy the design and aesthetics.

Japanese

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Swordsmen’s Defense + 5%

• Attack Bonus Against Player Citadels + 5%

• Attack Against Tribes in the World + 10%

Japanese architecture integrates smoothly with nature, stressing balanced proportions and a natural appearance. Samurai, who value honor and morality, utilize their keen swords to defeat all opponents.

Japan civilization is ideal for gamers who frequently use swordsmen units. It increases Swordsmen’s Defense by 5%, Attack Bonus Against Player Citadels by 5%, and Attack against World Tribes by 10%. Japanese civilization is a good choice for beginning players because it increases Attack Against Tribes in the World by 10%, which will help you fight higher-level tribes.

Korean

This civilization gives the following boosts:

• Cavalry’s Defense + 5%

• Looting Limit +500,000

• Resource Storage Protection Rate + 10%

Traditional Korean architecture frequently employs wood or bracket structures, making it extremely stable. Their defending warriors are like indestructible shields, resisting any onslaught.

Korean civilization is ideal for players who use Cavalry units frequently. It increases Cavalry Defense by 5%, Attack Looting Limit by 500,000, and Resource Storage Protection Rate by 10%. Choose Korean civilization only if you enjoy the design, and are deploying Cavalry units and heroes frequently.

Players can enjoy Age of Empires Mobile even more on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop with keyboard and mouse via BlueStacks for an elevated gameplay experience.