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Franks

Franks

Rank #19

Win Rate

50.2%

Pick Rate

4.9%

Total Games

101,233

About the Franks

The Franks are one of the most dominant cavalry civilizations in Age of Empires II, consistently boasting one of the highest win rates across all ELO brackets. Their defining strength is the Paladin — the strongest heavy cavalry unit in the game — combined with free Farm upgrades that eliminate a major economic investment. Castle Age Throwing Axemen provide a powerful raiding option, while the unique Chivalry technology makes their stables 40% faster. Franks are the go-to choice for players who prefer aggressive cavalry rushes transitioning into an overwhelming late-game army. Their simple tech tree and forgiving economy make them excellent for newer players, yet they remain a top pick at the highest competitive levels.

Win Rate by ELO Range
All Elos#19
50.2%
<800#19
50.5%
800–1100#26
49.3%
1100–1400#21
50.4%
1400–1800#20
50.4%
1800+#19
50.8%
Win Rate History
Last 6 patches50.7% → 50.2%
Best Maps
Canals
61.8%
Shrubland
56.7%
Lowland
53.3%
Yucatan
53.2%
Graveyards
52.8%
Fortress
52.6%
Worst Maps
African Clearing
38.5%
Socotra
43.4%
Golden Swamp
43.9%
Haboob
44.0%
Fortified Clearing
44.6%
Game Length Analysis
Quick (<20min)42.3%

7,689 games

Medium (20–40min)46.8%

14,539 games

Long (40min+)52.0%

44,229 games

Summary
Overall Rank#19
Win Rate50.20%
Pick Rate4.93%
Total Games101,233