Burgundians
CavalryTeam Bonus
Relics generate food in addition to gold
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"The Burgundians are a cavalry civilization with early economic upgrades, cheaper stable technologies, early Cavalier access, and the powerful Flemish Revolution that transforms all villagers into militia."
Civilization Bonuses
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Economic upgrades available one age earlier and cost -40% food
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Stable technologies cost -50%
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Cavalier upgrade available in Castle Age
- 4
Gunpowder Units +25% attack
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Context & meta
Burgundians are a cavalry civilization in Age of Empires II. Their defining trait is technological tempo: economic upgrades are available one age earlier and cost 40% less food, and the Cavalier upgrade is available already in the Castle Age, giving them elite knights ahead of everyone. Stable technologies cost 50% less, and their Gunpowder units gain +25% attack. Their unique Coutilier is a charging cavalry unit that deals a burst of bonus damage, while the Flemish Militia, created via the unique Flemish Revolution, converts Villagers into infantry. The team bonus makes Relics generate food in addition to gold. With early economic upgrades and powerful cavalry, they are a strong open-map civilization that can transition fluidly from a fast economy into devastating Castle-Age Cavaliers.
History & balance
Burgundians joined Age of Empires II with the Lords of the West expansion, representing the wealthy, knightly Duchy of Burgundy at the height of late-medieval Western Europe. Their design emphasizes economic and military tempo, fielding upgraded Cavaliers and economic upgrades earlier than any rival, plus the dramatic Flemish Revolution as a desperate or decisive late-game swing. Across patches they have been regarded as a first-rate open-map cavalry civilization, sometimes adjusted for the power of their early Cavalier timing. Their unique units add flavor: the charging Coutilier and the all-in Flemish Militia transformation. They remain a favorite of aggressive cavalry players in the Definitive Edition, prized for the way their early upgrades compress the usual power curve.
In pro play
Strong players exploit the Burgundian early economic upgrades to power a fast, food-efficient boom, then convert that lead into Castle-Age Cavaliers that outclass standard Knights. On Arabia, pros often open with Scouts or a Fast Castle into Cavaliers, using the early Cavalier upgrade as a decisive power spike before opponents can match it; the cheaper Stable techs make the cavalry ball even more cost-effective. The Coutilier's charge attack is microed to delete key targets and win cavalry fights. As a finishing move or comeback tool, pros deploy the Flemish Revolution to flood Flemish Militia when an opponent over-invests in cavalry. The playstyle suits aggressive, cavalry-focused players who push tempo relentlessly while maintaining an upgrade-accelerated economy.
How to counter it
To counter Burgundians, prepare for early, strong Cavaliers: invest in Pikemen and Halberdiers, Camel Rider civilizations, and Monks to convert their expensive cavalry. Because so much of their power is front-loaded into the Castle Age, surviving their Cavalier timing with walls, spears, and good map control blunts their main spike. Beware the Coutilier charge in melee fights; bait the charge or fight with ranged units so the burst is wasted. Guard against the Flemish Revolution by not over-committing to pure cavalry late game and keeping anti-infantry options ready, since the transformation suddenly fields a mass of Flemish Militia. Raiding their economy is effective, but remember their economic upgrades come fast, so apply pressure early before their food-discounted boom snowballs out of reach.