Poles at a glance

This civ is versatile, with strength across Cavalry and Infantry -- allowing flexible strategies that adapt to any opponent. Limited counter options mean this civ must play aggressively and press its advantage before opponents can mass their army. An infantry ram push is the signature play -- use Elite Obuch as a meatshield to protect rams pushing into enemy bases.

Cavalry: Cavalier (Good), Winged Hussar (Generic)

Ranged: Arbalester (Generic), Heavy Cavalry Archer (Generic), Scorpion (Situational), Elite Skirmisher (Situational)

Infantry: Elite Obuch (Signature), Champion (Generic), Pikeman (Bad)

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

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

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