Persians at a glance

This civ excels at mobile cavalry play -- able to raid, flank, and apply pressure across the map with Elite War Elephant. Limited counter options mean this civ must play aggressively and press its advantage before opponents can mass their army. Siege options are limited -- look to win through open-field engagements rather than pushing fortifications.

Cavalry: Heavy Camel Rider (Generic), Elite War Elephant (Generic), Savar (Signature), Hussar (Generic)

Ranged: Crossbowman (Bad), Heavy Cavalry Archer (Generic), Hand Cannoneer (Generic), Heavy Scorpion (Bad), Elite Skirmisher (Generic)

Infantry: Long Swordsman (Bad), Halberdier (Generic)

Siege: Bombard Cannon (Bad), Elite Cannon Galleon (Generic), Onager, Siege Ram (Generic), Trebuchet (Generic)

Navy: Heavy Demo Ship (Situational), Fast Fire Ship (Generic), Galleon (Bad), Carrack (Generic)

Tiers come from full round-robin battle simulations at Imperial-age upgrades — see how it works.