Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Aztecs vs Italians
Aztecs and Italians share 1 of their regular units and 27 Home City cards. Aztecs start worth 1,680 resources and train 11 kinds of units; Italians start worth 1,370 and train 21.
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
ItaliansStart worth 1,370 · 6 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 3 Settler, 1 Architect
Civilization bonus: Gets a free Settler with every technology and may research those at Economic Buildings in any age. Royal Guard Units: Mortars (Galilean Mortars) and Culverins (Spingardes) Unique Units: Architect, Bersagliere, Galleass, Pavisier. Unique Buildings: Basilica, Lombard
Units only one of them has
Only Aztecs
Villager
Both: Fishing Boat.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Aztecs | Italians |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 500 | The Philosopher Prince ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Warrior ≈ 750 | The Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 1,250 | The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,080 |
| Imperial Age |  The Warrior ≈ 2,000 | El Presidente ≈ 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
122
only Aztecs
27
in both decks
158
only Italians