Age Of: Empires

For a deeper dive into how professional players handle the high-stakes drafting phase in tournaments, watch this explanation:

: Using tools like AoE Captains Mode , players pick and ban civilizations in a specific order (e.g., Ban-Ban, Pick-Pick). In "Hidden" drafts, you won't know your opponent's pick until the game starts. Age of empires

: Players take turns banning maps they dislike and picking maps they excel at. For a best-of-three, players typically have three vetos each. For a deeper dive into how professional players

: Use your starting scout to find your resources (sheep, berries, gold) and then immediately find your opponent to see what they are building. Knowing their strategy allows you to build counter-units. 2. The Tournament Drafting Guide For a best-of-three, players typically have three vetos each

No matter which title you play—AoE II, III, or IV—these fundamentals will always improve your performance:

: Your civ pick should match the map. For example, choose civilizations with strong naval bonuses (like the Vikings or Malay) for water maps.