Japanese (Age of Empires II)

For the Age of Empires III civilization, see here.

The Japanese are an East Asian civilization that appears in Age of Empires II. Their unique unit is the Samurai, a strong and fast-attacking infantry which is very effective against other enemy unique units. They have a very strong naval presence in the game, with +50% Galley line of sight and double hitpoints for Fishing Ships, with their work rate improved every Age. They are an infantry based civilization, with their infantry possessing the fastest attack speed in the game. Their infantry's attack rate is sequentially raised every Age. However their cavalry is somewhat weaker. Like all East Asian civilizations they are unable to research the Paladin upgrade and they also can not research the Hussar upgrade.

Unique Units: Samurai

Cultural Bonuses

 * Mill, lumber camp, and mining camp -50% cost (50 wood instead of 100 wood).
 * Upgraded Fishing ships +100% hit points and +2 piercing armor. Upgraded Fishing ships +5% movement speed in Dark Age, +10% in Feudal Age, +15% in Castle Age, +20% Imperial Age.
 * Infantry, +10% attack speed in Feudal Age, +15% attack speed in Castle Age, and +25% attack speed in Imperial Age.

Team Bonus

 * Galleys, war galleys, and galleons +50 percent sight range.

Language
Japanese Units in game speak with an old Japanese language.