Mayans

The Mayans are a top-tier archer civilization with one of the strongest economies in Age of Empires II. Their key advantage is a 15% discount on all economic buildings — making early expansion and dropsites far cheaper — combined with +1 range for their archer line in Imperial Age via the El Dorado unique technology. Eagle Warriors start with +10 HP, giving Mayans a powerful infantry unit that can complement their archer composition. A reliable Plumes (Plumed Archer) — fast, cheap and produced quickly — is one of the most cost-effective units in the game. Mayans are consistently strong from early Feudal through late Imperial Age.