British

In the New World, the British were one of the most powerful colonizers defeating multiple European powers. They eventually established thirteen colonies, which later revolted against the British Empire to form the United States of America.

In Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, Queen Elizabeth is aristocratic and aloof. You will find her to be a reliable ally who understands the importance of a strong economy. Under her direction, the English navy was second to none. Elizabeth has a deep distrust of the French, but has a fondness for the Dutch.

Civilization Bonuses

• Manor spawns a settler when built.

Royal guard units:

• Musketeer (Redcoat)
• Hussar (King’s Life Guard)

Unique Units

Longbowman The Longbowman is a unique British infantry unit that has a long range, decent attack, and poor hitpoints. They are available in the Commerce Age and until the Fortress Age, when Skirmishers and artillery come into play. They are the longest ranged unit. Longbowmen do not cost any Coin, so it is easy to leverage an early economy to make Longbowmen quickly. However, since Manors and Settlers also cost Wood and Food respectively, the choices compete with one another for early resources. Longbowmen rely on their range to do damage, and should avoid getting into melee combat at all costs.

Rocket The Rocket is a unique British artillery piece that has a long range and does a lot of damage. It is produced from the Factory, or can be sent from the Home City. Like all artillery pieces, it is expensive and takes up several population spaces.

Unique Buildings

Manor Manor Houses are necessary to support the expanding population of a growing British colony. Most units that you can train take up a specific amount of population space, or population slots. Each Manor House or Town Center that you build raises the number of slots you have available, allowing you to train more and more units. There is a limit to the number of Manor Houses you can build in a single game. Each completed Manor House produces a single Settler.

London, the British Home City in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition