Civilization comparison · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Spanish vs Swedes
Spanish and Swedes share 16 of their regular units and 87 Home City cards. Spanish start worth 1,280 resources and train 22 kinds of units; Swedes start worth 1,150 and train 21.
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
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
Both: Caravel, Crossbowman, Culverin, Falconet, Fishing Boat, Frigate, Galleon, Hussar, Monitor, Mortar, Pikeman, Settler, Surgeon, Horse Artillery, Petard, Spy.
Best age-up per age
| Age | Spanish | Swedes |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Age |  The Naturalist ≈ 500 | The Naturalist ≈ 500 |
| Fortress Age |  The Scout ≈ 800 | The Marksman ≈ 800 |
| Industrial Age |  The Cavalry Marshal ≈ 1,200 | 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
79
only Spanish
87
in both decks
85
only Swedes