Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Italians vs Spanish
Italians and Spanish share 15 of their regular units and 81 Home City cards. Italians start worth 1,370 resources and train 21 kinds of units; Spanish start worth 1,280 and train 22.
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
SpanishStart worth 1,280 · 3 Crates of Food, 2 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 War Dog
Civilization bonus: Faster shipments from home city. Royal guard units: Pikeman (Tercios), Rodelero (Espadachins), Lancer (Garrochistas) Unique units: War Dog, Missionary, Rodelero, Lancer
Units only one of them has
Both: Caravel, Culverin, Dragoon, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Hussar, Monitor, Mortar, Musketeer, Pikeman, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Italians | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Philosopher Prince ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800 | The Scout ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,080 | The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,200 |
| Imperial Age |  El Presidente ≈ 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
104
only Italians
81
in both decks
85
only Spanish