Beginner to Pro Guides

Understand the game


Before learning complicated concepts, it’s important to improve your understanding of the game. Everything in AOE2 is logical, so it’s all about understanding that logic to adapt more effectively.

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Setup your game like a pro


Proper game setup is crucial to ensure both comfort and enjoyment while playing. There are several key settings you should adjust to tailor the experience to your preferences

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Setup Hotkeys


Hotkeys are essential for improving your gameplay efficiency. Without them, reaching a high level of proficiency is almost impossible. Setting them up gradually is key.

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Practice your first build order


I strongly recommend watching the video tutorial to guide you through your first game. This will help you understand how to apply the concepts you’ve learned and improve your gameplay.

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Try out Ladder


First ladder games often feel like being a tiny fish in an ocean full of sharks. But let’s turn the tables and become the shark ourselves! To do that, practice your build and then you’ll be ready to dive into your first ladder game.

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Analyze your games


It’s not just about watching your games; the real value comes from analyzing them after playing. Take the time to reflect on the game you just played—recognize your mistakes, but also celebrate your improvements.

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Find a practice partner


This step is optional, but from my personal experience, it can be incredibly helpful.Playing lobby games with friends removes the fear of ladder matches that some people experience and makes the process much more enjoyable.

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Set Personal Goals


As you continue to improve, your mechanics and understanding of AOE will keep getting better. Now it’s time to accelerate your progress by setting realistic personal goals. 

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Play Tournaments


At every skill level, there are plenty of opportunities to play in tournaments against opponents of similar skill. AOE has a fantastic community when it comes to events. You can check out aoezone.com or join community Discords.

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Map Guides

Arabia Guide


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Water Maps


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Hybrid Maps


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Closed Maps


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Chaotic Maps


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Youtube Video Tutorials

How to do play with meso civs?

In this tutorial you will learn how to win most of your games with meso civilizations using their bonuses and units properly. The early game is the most important aspect to focus on.

Earn free elo using this strategy

If you want to use a very affective strategy without having to adapt, this tutorial is made for you. You can use this strategy in any game in any situation. Try it out !

How to micro your Woodline?

In this tutorial, We will talk about how to micro your wood villagers like a pro in dark age in so that your villagers are working more efficiently and are easy to protect from melee units in feudal age.

How to do a French Drush?

French Drush is a build order which I have invented and hence its name. Check out How to do a French Drush and dominate your opponents by always being the aggressor.

How to adapt to any build order?

This tutorial is all about adapting build orders and understanding how different civilizations and civ bonuses can be used to make your generic civilization build orders most efficient

How to win a treb war? 

“Treb war” are a key moment in many games, that’s why It’s important for you to know the tricks I explain in this tutorial, watch the video and conquer the ladder with your trebs.

Win all your mangonels fight

Mangonel micro isn’t as hard as it seems, all you need to do is follow this simple trick explained in 2 minutes. Watch the video and prepare for some big badabooms !

Play with Cumans like a pro

You dream about a good feudal age 2 town centers boom, reaching castle age with the best possible economy then this guide was made for you. Check the guide and get your boom going !

How to micro your boats?

Galleys, fire ships, and demolition ships will hold no secrets for you after you watch this tutorial. Learn all the micro techniques with me, and you’ll never be scared of water maps again!

How to do read the score?

Simple numbers can give you a lot of information about the game. Watch this tutorial to understand the score and analyze the situation more effectively at any moment during the game

How to play pocket in team games?

Become the best teammate by mastering the perfect pocket build order for scouts. Boost your scout cavalry numbers, and be ready to fight, raid, and intimidate your opponents.

Quick wall like a pro

Get your hammer ready to quick wall like a pro after watching this 3-minute tutorial. Be prepared to impress your friends with simple techniques that make you look like a total expert

Master the Game with my Comprehensive Aoe2 Guides

How to do play with meso civs?

In this tutorial you will learn how to win most of your games with meso civilizations using their bonuses and units properly. The early game is the most important aspect to focus on.

Earn free elo using this strategy

If you want to use a very affective strategy without having to adapt, this tutorial is made for you. You can use this strategy in any game in any situation. Try it out !

How to micro your Woodline?

In this tutorial, We will talk about how to micro your wood villagers like a pro in dark age in so that your villagers are working more efficiently and are easy to protect from melee units in feudal age.

How to do a French Drush?

French Drush is a build order which I have invented and hence its name. Check out How to do a French Drush and dominate your opponents by always being the aggressor.

How to adapt to any build order?

This tutorial is all about adapting build orders and understanding how different civilizations and civ bonuses can be used to make your generic civilization build orders most efficient

How to win a treb war? 

“Treb war” are a key moment in many games, that’s why It’s important for you to know the tricks I explain in this tutorial, watch the video and conquer the ladder with your trebs.

Win all your mangonels fight

Mangonel micro isn’t as hard as it seems, all you need to do is follow this simple trick explained in 2 minutes. Watch the video and prepare for some big badabooms !

Play with Cumans like a pro

You dream about a good feudal age 2 town centers boom, reaching castle age with the best possible economy then this guide was made for you. Check the guide and get your boom going !