In this Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition Civilizations Tier List we'll be going over each of the races available in the game and determining the strongest AoE2 DE Civilizations based on a lot of pro player games and 1v1 Arabia matches in the latest patch. Some civilizations are more powerful than others, especially for beginner players and those who are just starting out in AoE 2 DE. As one race may excel in Cavalry units, the other race may not have a population limit- meaning you don't have to build any houses to reach the 200 population cap. Each of these civilizations feature different units, bonuses, technologies and a focus on a set of unit upgrades to make them even stronger. At the moment, AoE2 DE features 35 unique Civilizations (races) that you can play and conquer with. Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition brings fresh content such as new Civilizations and Ultra Textures that could not be seen in the earlier HD version of the game.