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Chinese Technology Tree

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Chinese Technology Tree

Building-by-building reference for the Chinese technology tree. It lists 20 units, technologies, or upgrades explicitly marked unavailable, alongside the civilization’s signature units and unique technologies.

Chinese Age of Empires II civilization artwork
Chinese Age of Empires II civilization artwork

Overview

Building-by-building reference for the Chinese technology tree. It lists 20 units, technologies, or upgrades explicitly marked unavailable, alongside the civilization’s signature units and unique technologies.

How to use this reference

Building-by-building reference for the Chinese technology tree. It lists 20 units, technologies, or upgrades explicitly marked unavailable, alongside the civilization’s signature units and unique technologies. Civilization: Chinese. Notable unavailable options recorded in the tree include Barracks: Gambesons, Archery Range: Hand Cannoneer, Archery Range: Parthian Tactics, Stable: Hussar, Stable: Paladin, Stable: Battle Elephant, Stable: Steppe Lancer, Stable: Camel Rider, Siege Workshop: Mangonel, Siege Workshop: Bombard Cannon, Castle: Hoardings, Dock: Cannon Galleon, Monastery: Redemption, Monastery: Heresy, University: Siege Engineers, University: Treadmill Crane, University: Carvel Hull, University: Incendiaries. These gaps can influence which late-game units or upgrades are practical.

Also known as
Chinese (Age of Empires II)/Tree · Chinese/Tree
Focus
Technology tree · Building-by-building
Signature / category
Units and research explicitly unavailable
Release / context
The Age of Kings
Region
East Asia
Classification
Civilization tech trees
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