They were of the most skilled warriors but eventually disappeared after invaders came with gunpowder and rifles and wiped out feudalism. It was also part of their culture to commit suicide if they manage to survive a defeat. Many lived in castles and were paid in rice by their master. They were only allowed to carry their sword which was believed to be an extension of their body. The samurai were the warriors of Japan during the feudal age. No other team has a unique unit as renown as the samurai. | | o Infantry attack 10% faster Feudal Age, 15% | | | o Mill, Lumber Camp, Mining Camp cost -50% | | | Dark Age, +10% Feudal Age, +15% Castle Age, | | Japanese | o Fishing Ships 2X HPs +2P armor work rate +5% | The Japanese are geared for the middle game but if you last until the late game, samurais are a must because opponents would surely mass produce their own unique unit. The best strategy is to build up the economy, especially through fishing ships, and then mass produce infantry units. They make up with faster attacks by spearmen to counter other teamвЂ™s cavalry. The Japanese have a weak cavalry bloodline and lack siege upgrades. If the map contains large bodies of water, take to the sea and itвЂ™ll help you economically and defensively.Their unique unit, the samurai, have attack bonuses against other unique units making them a late game favorite when other players begin to rely heavily on their unique units. ItвЂ™s also fitting that the Japanese have a relatively strong navy and incredibly efficient fishing ships. Their infantry attacks faster than any other civilizations giving them an advantage in battles on foot. The JapaneseвЂ™s advantage lies in their infantry.

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