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Byzantines

Byzantines

Rank #47

Win Rate

47.0%

Pick Rate

2.6%

Total Games

53,524

About the Byzantines

The Byzantines are the definitive all-rounder civilization, with discounts that scale with opponent unit strength and one of the most complete tech trees in the game. Camels, Skirmishers, and Spearmen cost less against specific counters, providing economic flexibility. Their unique Cataphract unit is a heavy cavalry unit immune to trample damage and bonus damage from anti-cavalry units. Greek Fire makes their Fire Ships significantly more powerful on water maps. Logistica gives Cataphracts an area-effect attack against infantry. Byzantines get free Town Watch and Town Patrol upgrades, improving economy efficiency. Theocracy makes Monks more efficient. Byzantines excel in team games where their versatility and cheaper counter units are invaluable.

Win Rate by ELO Range
All Elos#47
47.0%
<800#45
46.4%
800–1100#45
46.5%
1100–1400#46
47.2%
1400–1800#45
47.8%
1800+#28
49.1%
Win Rate History
Last 6 patches47.9% → 47.0%
Best Maps
Paradise Island
50.8%
Glade
50.5%
Socotra
50.4%
African Clearing
50.4%
Passage
48.5%
Arabia
47.8%
Worst Maps
Golden Swamp
40.3%
Arena
44.0%
Valley
44.9%
Megarandom
45.5%
Fortress
45.8%
Game Length Analysis
Quick (<20min)41.2%

3,904 games

Medium (20–40min)38.8%

6,627 games

Long (40min+)49.9%

25,254 games

Summary
Overall Rank#47
Win Rate46.98%
Pick Rate2.61%
Total Games53,524