Ruling over the Japanese land, the Daimyo enhances agriculture and employs Samurai to defend their territory. The unique Forge works tirelessly to sharpen their blades to give an edge in battle. Fierce Samurai Bannermen lead their diverse army of infantry and cavalry to victory.
Town Centers can be upgraded into special buildings called the Daimyo Manor, Daimyo Palace, and Shogunate Castle. These buildings provide bonuses to nearby Villagers working Farms by 20%, 40%, 60%, increases the capacity of Samurai Bannerman by +1, +2, +3, and improves its defenses.
Field elite Samurai Bannermen that provide +15% bonus damage to nearby infantry and cavalry. Bannermen Samurai drop their banners when killed, providing the same effect for a duration.
Produce Samurai in the Dark Age (I). Samurai have the Deflective Armor ability which can periodically block melee or ranged attacks.
The Forge is a Gold and Stone drop-off and replaces the Mining Camp and Blacksmith. Additionally, it provides extra melee damage technology in the Dark Age (I).
Access a more powerful Keep in the Imperial Age (IV) that comes with increased health and Rocket Emplacements for a higher cost. Rockets attack quickly and deal massive damage to single targets.
When Villagers deposit Gold, 20% extra Stone is also produced and vice versa.
Select between Shinto and Buddhism with your choice of Age III Landmark. If choosing Shinto, you unlock the Shinto Priest. If choosing Buddhism, you unlock the Buddhist Monk. These religious units offer unique bonuses.
Fishing Boats are produced 25% cheaper.
Overview of all of the units, buildings, techs, and unique abilities for the Japanese.
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Worker
Religious
Religious
Light Melee Infantry
Heavy Melee Infantry
Light Ranged Infantry
Light Melee Infantry
Light Melee Infantry
Light Ranged Infantry
Heavy Melee Infantry
Ranged Gunpowder Infantry
Heavy Ranged Gunpowder Infantry
Light Melee Cavalry
Light Melee Cavalry
Heavy Melee Cavalry
Light Ranged Cavalry
Heavy Melee Cavalry
Siege
Siege
Siege
Siege
Siege, Gunpowder
Siege, Gunpowder
Worker, Ship
Worker, Ship
Archer Ship
Ship
Incendiary Ship
Springald Ship
Warship
Economy & Population Building, Landmark
Age II - Military Landmark
Age II - Economic Landmark
Age III - Religious Landmark
Age III - Religious Landmark
Age IV - Military Landmark
Age IV - Defensive Landmark
Population Building
Economy & Population Building
Military & Economy Building, Trade Site
Defensive Building
Defensive Building
Defensive Building
Religious Building
Religious Building
Wonder
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