Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Italians vs Swedes
Italians and Swedes share 14 of their regular units and 78 Home City cards. Italians start worth 1,370 resources and train 21 kinds of units; Swedes start worth 1,150 and train 21.
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
SwedesStart worth 1,150 · 1 Crates of Food, 3 Cords of Wood, 1 Explorer, 6 Settler, 1 Tiny Crate of Food
Civilization bonus: Torps gather nearby resources. Jaeger and Black Rider mercenaries can always be recruited from the Tavern. Mercenary shipments are cheaper and arrive more quickly. Advanced improvements available at the Arsenal. Royal guard units: Pikeman (Dalkarl) and Hakkapelit (Drabant) Unique units: Carolean, Leather Cannon and Hakkapelit
Units only one of them has
Only Italians
Villager
Cavalry
Ship
Both: Caravel, Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Grenadier, Hussar, Monitor, Mortar, Pikeman, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Italians | Swedes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Philosopher Prince ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Gentleman Pirate ≈ 800 | The Marksman ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,080 | The King's Musketeer ≈ 1,000 |
| 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
107
only Italians
78
in both decks
94
only Swedes