Poles

The Poles are a cavalry and economy civilization with one of the most powerful gold generation mechanics in the game. Stone mining generates gold, making their economy uniquely flexible. Folwark buildings replace Mill functionality, providing food immediately when farms are built nearby. Unique tech Lechitic Legacy gives Light Cavalry damage bonuses. Szlachta Privileges reduces Knight-line gold cost by 60% — one of the most impactful economic bonuses for cavalry civilizations. Obuch infantry reduce enemy armor on hit, making them uniquely powerful in infantry combat. Poles excel in map-heavy settings where Stone piles exist, and their reduced Knight costs make them exceptional at sustained cavalry aggression throughout Castle and Imperial Age.