Burgundians
Civilization in Age of Empires 2
Ranked 1v1 on Arabia, current patch (since 23 September 2026), mirrors excluded. Source: aoe2companion. Updated weekly.
Overview
Cavalry and economy civ: economic upgrades are available one Age earlier and cost 40% less food, and the Cavalier comes in Castle Age already. Stable technologies cost 50% less. Gunpowder units +25% attack. Flemish Militia (unique unit) can be trained at the Barracks from Feudal Age: cheap infantry against cavalry. Coustilliers (unique unit from the Castle) hit hard with a charged attack. Burgundian Vineyards: Farmers slowly generate gold in addition to food. Flemish Revolution: all Villagers become Flemish Militia. Team: Relics generate food in addition to gold.
Typical army
Scout Cavalry
Flemish Militia
Skirmisher
Cavalier
Coustillier
Elite Skirmisher
Pikeman
Paladin
Hand Cannoneer
Elite CoustillierElite SkirmisherWhat to expect from the Burgundians
Usually a Scout rush, often also Flemish Militia from the Barracks already in Feudal Age, plus Skirmishers or Archers – cheap and flexible, and Bow Saw comes early. On safe maps Fast Castle into a boom or a Castle with Coustilliers. In Castle Age the Cavalier comes one Age earlier than for other civs, plus Coustilliers that raid Villagers and Archers with their charged attack. In Imperial Age Paladins and Hand Cannoneers with +25% attack. Flemish Revolution turns all Villagers into fighters at once – an all-or-nothing attack.
How to beat the Burgundians
Use Archers against Flemish Militia – cavalry and infantry lose to them. Pressure early, before the Cavalier arrives in Castle Age; against it Camel Riders, Pikemen and Monks. Attack Coustilliers right after their first strike, recharging takes 40 seconds. Against Flemish Revolution pull back and thin them out with ranged units and siege – afterwards the Burgundian has no economy left. They lack Arbalester, Bloodlines, Thumb Ring and Ring Archer Armor.
Counter army
Archer
Spearman
Man-at-Arms
Camel RiderPikeman
Monk
Heavy Camel Rider
Halberdier
ArbalesterMonkBuild orders for the Burgundians
- Burgundian Flemish Militia OpeningMilitia Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Beginner · by Hera
- 18 Villager Flemish MilitiaFeudal Rush · Feudal 8:25 · Beginner · by Hera
- Burgundians Fast imperial on Black Forest with PondsFast Imperial · Feudal 10:05 · Castle 16:55 · Advanced · by NapoleonSmurf
- Coustillier RushFast Castle · Feudal 11:20 · Castle 14:50 · Intermediate · by Morley Games
- Fast Castle → Boom On ArenaFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 14:25 · Intermediate · by Izu
- Fast ImperialFast Imperial · Feudal 12:10 · Castle 15:40 · Intermediate · by ShadowCrystallux
- Fast Scouts → CavalierScout Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 17:45 · Intermediate · by Imperius
- FC Scouts Relic HeistFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 14:25 · Intermediate · by WololoCrash
- Pocket Cav BoomFast Castle · Feudal 13:00 · Castle 16:30 · Beginner · by lewel
- VPac BurgundiansFast Imperial · Feudal 9:40 · Castle 13:10 · Intermediate · by vPac
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