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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — Patch 99404 Released
Patch 99404 brings significant balance changes to cavalry civilizations, adjusting Franks and Lithuanians while buffing underperforming civs like Bohemians and Dravidians.
The latest patch targets cavalry-heavy civs that dominated the previous meta. Franks receive a slight nerf to their farm bonus, while Lithuanians lose 1 relic bonus stack. Bohemians get a Hussite Wagon cost reduction. Dravidians receive a Wootz Steel buff.
What This Means For You
Cavalry openings may become slightly less dominant in 1v1 ranked. Expect Bohemians to rise in pick rate. If you play Franks or Lithuanians, review your opening build — the farm bonus change affects your eco timing.