Mapuche

The Mapuche are a fast skirmisher and infantry civilization native to South America, introduced in the Pathway of the Inca expansion. They start the game with extra Llamas (a faster-decaying food source than sheep) and benefit from Mounted units that deal trample damage. Their unique unit, the Huilliche, is a strong skirmisher line with bonus damage versus other ranged units, and the Mapuche unique tech sharply increases their rate of fire. Mapuche shine on open maps where mobile skirmisher harassment and quick raids can pressure opponents before they stabilize. Their identity is hit-and-run combat backed by a versatile infantry tech tree.