It’s based on 1v1 Arabia but will not differ too much for 1v1 on any map. If you’re trying to find your favorite civ on the tier list, press ctrl + f and search for it. The first will be an Age of Empires 2 Definitive edition overall tier list, the second will be a tier list for 1v1 and finally I’ll give a list of civilizations that are good for beginners.

In order to make this tier list all encompassing I’ll make 3 parts.

TheViper’s tier list is based on 1v1 Arabia, while Hera’s tier list is more focused on the game as a whole. You can find their tier lists here (hera) and here (theviper). This tier list is based on the knowledge from 2 of the best AOE 2 players in the world, Hera & TheViper. I’ve done some research and play testing to conjure up this AOE 2 DE tier list. You might be stuck wondering which civilization you should choose and which ones are the best (and the worst) in the game. My knowledge of the game certainly was rusty when I started playing the release of the new DE version. Especially considering the fact that over the years a ton of new civilizations have been added. If you’ve just gotten into Age of Empires 2 Definitive edition after not having touched the game for years your knowledge might be a little bit rusty. This AOE 2 Definitive Edition Tier list is based on update 36202 (most recent patch)

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