Mussofadi Warriors and Gunners (a unique Hand Cannoneer) can go stealth (can only be detected by scouts or Outposts) and launch surprise attacks.

The Malians have completely unique military lineups( except the traditional archers), which gives a unique experience. They can be slaughtered to gather food, or can be put in a cow ranch, where they generate food passively (can be boosted with the Grand Fulani Coral landmark). Their Cattle provide an easy food source. Even if the the gold deposit is depleted, it still gives gold until it is destroyed, which allows the Malians to field units much easier. Their Pit Mine gives passive gold without depleting the gold deposit. With their passive income and completely different military lineups, they shine differently when it comes to showing prowess. The Malians are a very unique civilizations in terms of strength. Through their military units, the Malians skew towards those looking for gameplay that focuses on ambush or hit-and-run style combat, avoiding lengthy battles whenever possible because of their lack of heavy armor.Īge of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties Review They’re able to construct Pit Mines on top of Gold Deposits to automatically generate a steady stream of gold over time and can invest that gold back into their unique Cattle food source. The civilization of the Malians leverages their influence and economic prowess to empower their civilization on the road to victory. Uniting from a collection of independent kingdoms, the Malian civilization coalesced into one of the most influential West African empires in history, as well as one of the richest trading nations of all-time. In Age of Empires IV, the civilization of the Malians spans the years from the pre-imperial Mali Empire period in the 11th century CE to the early 16th century CE.

The Malians focus on strong economic play, making gold and spending gold, and prefer strategic hit-and-run tactics with their unique infantry units instead of prolonged military battles.

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