Koreans

Overview

Koreans are part of Age of Empires II, representing East Asia and emphasizing archers & towers. Their signature roster includes the War Wagon. Stone miners work faster.

Civilization identity

Koreans is classified as East Asia and is centered on archers & towers. Its defining roster entrys are War Wagon, Turtle Ship. This focus is a starting point for reading the technology tree, not a requirement to use only one unit line: the bonuses and matchup determine which parts of the roster are worth investing in. In team games, villagers gain line of sight; account for this while choosing allies and deciding which role the civilization should cover.

Civilization bonuses and their value

Each bonus applies to a specific part of the economy, army, or map plan. Read the effect together with its target: a discount matters when it changes a build or upgrade timing, while a combat bonus matters only when the affected unit or structure is actually fielded.

• Stone miners work faster This affects economic tempo or worker efficiency and can change how quickly the civilization reaches its next production or Age-up timing.
• Archer armor and Tower upgrades are free This changes the resource investment or timing needed to field the affected option.
• Archers and infantry cost less wood This changes the resource investment or timing needed to field the affected option.
• Warships cost less wood This changes the resource investment or timing needed to field the affected option.

Signature units and unique technologies

War Wagon: A durable mounted archer that can hold a front line while firing at range Turtle Ship: A slow, armored warship with strong attacks at medium range These units define the civilization’s distinctive options. Its unique technologies add later-game choices; compare their effects with the cost and research timing before committing resources.

• Eupseong: Most Towers gain range
• Shinkichon: Rocket Carts and Turtle Ships gain range and fire additional rockets

Civilization game plan

The guide below connects the civilization’s bonuses to an opening, a main army, a transition, and the principal risk to watch. Adapt the sequence after scouting rather than treating it as a fixed build order.

• Opening: Use the archer discount or defensive towers to secure a safe Feudal Age and control key terrain.
• Core army: Archers and the strong navy support pressure on land and water; towers can anchor forward positions.
• Transition: Add siege or War Wagons after the opening, using range and fortified ground to protect the army.
• Watch for: The Stable lacks key upgrades, so scout mounted threats and rely on the roster’s other counters.

Technology tree gaps

This civilization-specific tree marks the units, research, and upgrades that are unavailable. Check the named production building or research line before planning a transition; the gaps can rule out an otherwise familiar counter or upgrade.

• Barracks: Gambesons
• Archery Range: Parthian Tactics
• Stable: Paladin, Camel Rider, Battle Elephant, Steppe Lancer, Bloodlines
• Siege Workshop: Siege Ram, Heavy Scorpion, Mangonel
• Castle: Hoardings, Sappers
• Dock: Demolition Raft
• Monastery: Redemption, Atonement, Heresy, Illumination
• Blacksmith: Blast Furnace, Plate Barding Armor
• Mill: Crop Rotation
• Market:

Team-game role

The team bonus is Villagers gain line of sight. This can help define a complementary team role. Coordinate it with allied civilizations that can use the bonus or cover a weakness in the roster.