Rus

A versatile civilization that gains bonuses from hunting and has strong cavalry.

Difficulty: Medium Hunting/Cavalry

Civilization Bonuses

Bounty

Killing animals and scouts provides gold

Hunting Cabins

Generate gold from nearby trees

Wooden Fortress

Unique defensive structure

Horse Archer Heritage

Access to powerful cavalry archers

Unique Units

Unit Age Cost HP Attack Special
Streltsy Castle Age (III) 70 Food, 60 Gold 100 14 Handcannoneer with melee mode
Warrior Monk Castle Age (III) 150 Gold 120 12 Combat-capable religious unit

Strategy Tips

Strengths

  • Strong economy from hunting
  • Versatile unit composition
  • Good early scouting
  • Powerful cavalry

Weaknesses

  • Requires map control
  • Hunting bonuses diminish late game
  • Limited naval options