Khitans

The Khitans are a horse archer and steppe-themed civilization introduced alongside the Jurchens in the latest expansion content, representing the historical Khitan Liao dynasty. They are mobility-focused with bonuses to scout and cavalry archer line units, and their unique unit excels at skirmishing while retreating — the classic Parthian shot playstyle. Khitan villagers gather hunt food faster, supporting an aggressive Scout Cavalry opening that transitions into mass cavalry archers in Castle Age. Their unique tech further boosts cavalry archer attack speed. Khitans are best on open maps with abundant boar and deer, where their early hunting bonus and mobile army can dictate the pace of every engagement.