Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Aztecs vs Chinese
Aztecs and Chinese share 0 of their regular units and 19 Home City cards. Aztecs start worth 1,680 resources and train 11 kinds of units; Chinese start worth 1,530 and train 18.
AztecsStart worth 1,680 · 4 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 5 Villager, 1 Eagle Scout, 1 War Chief, 1 Warrior Priest
Civilization bonus: Warrior priests can occupy at the Community Plaza for greater effect. Unique units: Arrow Knights, Coyote Runner, Eagle Runner Knight, Jaguar Prowl Knight, Otontin Slinger, Puma Spearman and Skull Knight. Unique buildings: Nobles Hut provides excellent defense and trains elite Aztec units. Unique ceremonies: Healing Ceremony and Garland War Ceremony
ChineseStart worth 1,530 · 2 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Goat, 1 Shaolin Master, 1 Disciple, 6 Villager
Civilization bonus: Can reach population of 220. Trains banner armies in War Academy. Unique units: Arquebusier, Changdao Swordsmen, Chu Ko Nu, Disciple, Fire Junk, Flamethrower, Flying Crow, Fuchuan, Hand Mortar, Iron Flail, Keshik, Meteor Hammer, Qiang Pikemen, Shaolin Master, Steppe Rider and War Junk. Unique buildings: War Academy is a combination of barracks and stables. Village supports 20 population and also fattens livestock. Wonders: Confucian Academy, Porcelain Tower, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and White Pagoda
Units only one of them has
Only Aztecs
Villager
Only Chinese
Villager
Infantry
Artillery
Best age-up per age
| Age | Aztecs | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 500 | Confucian Academy ≈ 340 |
| Fortress Age |  The Warrior ≈ 750 | Summer Palace ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 1,250 | Summer Palace ≈ 1,500 |
| Imperial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 2,000 | Summer Palace ≈ 2,000 |
The choice that hands over the most in resources (units at train cost, livestock and crates at what they hold).
Home City cards
130
only Aztecs
19
in both decks
131
only Chinese