GUIDE · EASTERN EUROPE
Bulgarians Strategy
Exploit free melee Blacksmith upgrades and discounted infantry technologies to create efficient timing attacks. Transition between infantry, cavalry, and Konniks based on the opponent’s composition.
Overview
Exploit free melee Blacksmith upgrades and discounted infantry technologies to create efficient timing attacks. Transition between infantry, cavalry, and Konniks based on the opponent’s composition.
Opening decision and first timing
Begin Militia production before the Feudal transition if the map supports a Men-at-Arms attack. The free Militia-line upgrade removes a research step, while the food discount on Blacksmith technologies helps the first infantry improvements arrive. Use the timing to disrupt a resource, then decide quickly whether to keep Barracks pressure or switch to mounted units; the limited foot-archer line makes a long archer plan less attractive.
Composition, counters, and transition
In Castle Age, cheaper Town Centers can turn surviving pressure into expansion, while a Krepost gives a defended production point for Konniks. Do not place a forward Krepost without an escort and a route for reinforcements. Infantry can cover buildings and cavalry can exploit openings, with siege added when defenses stop the army. Stirrups is a later power spike for a cavalry composition already worth sustaining.
Opening priorities
Train Militia ahead of the Feudal transition when an early infantry attack is viable. The Militia-line upgrade is free; use discounted Blacksmith research to reinforce the timing without neglecting food and Villager production.
Core army
Konniks add a durable cavalry threat, while the infantry bonuses make sustained Barracks production attractive. Mix in siege to convert a successful fight into map control.
Technology & transition
Use Stirrups to strengthen cavalry attacks when the game plan reaches Imperial Age. The flexible roster lets you shift between mounted units and infantry rather than overcommitting early.
Watch for
Free upgrades do not replace armor research or a balanced economy. Scout for ranged counters before committing heavily to slow infantry.
- Also known as
- Bulgarians/Strategy
- Focus
- Civilization strategy · Opening to late game
- Signature / category
- Opening, army plan & transitions
- Release / context
- The Last Khans
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Classification
- Civilization strategies