What do Catha troops fight, how to play Carthaginian troops in Age of Empires

Carthaginian is a type of troop in Empire with wheels, however, it does not have naval R. Alongside Choson, Greek, and Carthaginian, these are the troop types in Empire that players do not want to encounter in competition due to limited options.

How to play, experience playing other troop types in Empire

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However, when facing Carthaginian troops in battle, it's essential to understand their strengths and weaknesses. Let's explore the strengths and weaknesses of Carthaginian troops to learn more about playing Empire with this troop type. Many players in Empire express disappointment when using these troops, but in reality, they are not as disappointing if you know how to coordinate and execute properly.

Strengths of Carthaginian Troops

- Carthaginian War Elephants are the dread of other civilizations when gathered in large numbers. +25% HP (750 HP)
- Carthaginian Armored Elephants are the strongest in the game when it comes to armored units. +25% HP (200 HP)
- Divine Ballista
- Have head armor and fire projectiles.
- Carthaginian Fire Ships deal +6 damage. When on fire, it's +12.

Weaknesses of Carthaginian Troops

- Lack of Longbowmen, elite skirmishers, only one-tier archers, and no divine artillery.
- In the 3rd age, limited to camel riders or one-tier archers, offering few choices.
- Gold dependency. When Carthaginians run out of gold, their only option is to resort to naked archers.
- Villagers lack special abilities (normal development speed).

Playing Experience with Carthaginian Troops

Early Gameplay:
- Send 2 villagers to build a Blacksmith, while 1 villager scouts for berry patches.
- Once berries are spotted, send 6 villagers to gather them.
- The 6th villager continues building the Blacksmith, while the 7th villager joins the berry gathering.
- After the Blacksmith is built by the 6th villager, send them to scout the map. The 8th and 9th villagers start wood chopping. Villagers 10 through 12 build the Blacksmith.
- Prioritize establishing lumber camps for wood collection with villagers 13-15.
- Focus on fast aging up. It's possible to build about 2 lumber camps in the first age (feudal age).
- Upon reaching the 3rd age, assign 6 villagers to gold mining. Alternatively, upgrade gold mining and assign 5 villagers to mine gold.

+ Raiding, Sorcery, or Archery

Number of villagers required to advance: Aim for 24 to 28 villagers, depending on the game (wealthier players may need fewer villagers and may opt to sacrifice villagers to destroy enemy buildings).
- Age 2: While advancing to Age 3, upgrade gold mining in the Market and assign 5 villagers to mine gold (If struggling, skip this step and assign 6 villagers).
- Age 3:
. Construct 2 Barracks. One can be defensive, and the other can produce units to counter gold units.
. Upgrade attack: If advancing before the opponent.
. Upgrade armor: If facing early aggression.
. Upgrade attack and armor by +4 when feasible.
. Construct additional Barracks and defensive structures when excess wood, food, and gold are available.
. Upgrade hit points.
. Construct Blacksmith to counter enemy archers.
- Age 4: For agility and gaining an edge over the opponent, focus on constructing multiple Stables to produce Fire Cavalry. Additionally, consider advancing to War Elephants and amassing an offensive force against the opponent. Remember to coordinate with teammates' ranged units.

+ Archery (A):

Number of villagers required to advance: Aim for 24 or 27 villagers, depending on the game (wealthier players may need fewer villagers and may opt to sacrifice villagers to destroy enemy buildings).
- Age 2: While advancing to Age 3, you need to upgrade lumber harvesting (in the Market, the stone hammer icon).
- Age 3:
. You need to construct 4 Barracks, depending on your wood supply, balancing enough wood and food. Upon advancing, click on the Archer icon below the Archery Range to upgrade this unit.
. Assign 3 villagers to mine gold.
. Upgrade armor: If facing opponents with melee units (arrow icon).
. Upgrade lumber harvesting level 2 for increased range and efficiency.

- Age 2: In the midst of advancing to Age 3, you need to upgrade woodcutting (BM house, stone hammer shape)
- Age 3:

. You need to build 4 BA houses, depending on your wood stock, balancing enough wood and food. When advancing, click on the Archer icon below the Archery Range to upgrade this unit.
. Assign 3 villagers to mine gold.
. Upgrade armor: If facing early aggression (arrow icon)
. Upgrade woodcutting to level 2 for extended range, chopping more wood

- Age 4: You can deploy various units such as: Divine Horses, Divine Elephants, Camel Riders, Divine Ballistas ...

+ In many Random matches as Carthaginian, players may choose to build Ballistas to use Raiding or construct BP to defend against Sorcery attacks at home before advancing against opponents using Raiding, camels. Then, upgrade Wheels to advance faster.
Another Carthaginian strategy is to directly upgrade to single-tier archers. Seal off the base and build about 4 BA, then evenly distribute 5~6 turns, allowing you to defend against early attacks. Remember to upgrade armor for archers.

Conclusion:

When playing with Carthaginian troops, players should still opt for a ruthless raiding strategy against opponents. Gather as many camels as possible and swiftly end the match.

Types/Formats of Battles with Carthaginian Troops

- Solo Random, Team 2v2, 3v3, 4v4.