A Deep Dive into the New Tupi Civilization

The bold, honorable Tupi prowl the eastern jungles, escarpments, and coasts of South America with formidable warbands of infantry and ranged soldiers. Wide geographical distribution grants them easy access to a variety of resources, while prudent frugality promotes sustainable use of arms and armaments. As foreign arrivals reshape the internal and external tribal relations, the Tupi trust in their large numbers and skilled diplomacy to endure whatever adversity comes their way.BonusesStart with additional resources.Villagers can garrison in Settlements.Fallen units return a percentage of their cost.Archery Range and Barracks upgrades cost less food.Team Bonus: Towers and Castles provide extra population space. Unique UnitsBlackwood ArcherTupi bows were usually made with blackwood and were larger than traditional European bows. The Tupi sometimes made flaming arrows by tying cotton to an arrowhead, dipping it in wax, and then igniting it. They also created poison arrows by using stingray spines as arrowheads.Blackwood Archers are inexpensive and train in pairs, allowing armies of them to be fielded extremely quickly.Ibirapema WarriorWhile Tupi bows were multifaceted weapons, the ibirapema was imbued with ceremonial significance. It was decorated with feathers and colorful paint, and used in ritual killings of enemies. The Tupi also deployed ibirapemas in close combat situations.These hulking heavy infantry units swing a massive club at enemies, dealing area damage.Unique TechnologiesCaciquesThe cacique was the chieftain of an indigenous tribe. These charismatic leaders boosted the morale of their warriors and took charge of their tactical movements on the battlefield.Effect: Champi Warriors and Slingers attack faster.CurareCurare is a plant-based poison historically used to tip weapons and projectiles throughout much of Central and South America. Depending on quantity and concentration, the poison can cause weakness, local paralysis, and even asphyxiation.Effect: Foot archers and fortifications deal poison damage over time.Tupi CastleTupi WonderPre-Order Now!Dive into medieval South America with The Last Chieftains. Available for pre-order now on Steam with 15% off for a limited time!https://store.steampowered.com/app/3219700/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Last_Chieftains/

Feb 3, 2026 - 02:10

A Deep Dive into the New Tupi Civilization

The bold, honorable Tupi prowl the eastern jungles, escarpments, and coasts of South America with formidable warbands of infantry and ranged soldiers. Wide geographical distribution grants them easy access to a variety of resources, while prudent frugality promotes sustainable use of arms and armaments. As foreign arrivals reshape the internal and external tribal relations, the Tupi trust in their large numbers and skilled diplomacy to endure whatever adversity comes their way.

Bonuses
Start with additional resources.
Villagers can garrison in Settlements.
Fallen units return a percentage of their cost.
Archery Range and Barracks upgrades cost less food.
Team Bonus: Towers and Castles provide extra population space.

Unique Units

Blackwood Archer
Tupi bows were usually made with blackwood and were larger than traditional European bows. The Tupi sometimes made flaming arrows by tying cotton to an arrowhead, dipping it in wax, and then igniting it. They also created poison arrows by using stingray spines as arrowheads.

Blackwood Archers are inexpensive and train in pairs, allowing armies of them to be fielded extremely quickly.

Ibirapema Warrior
While Tupi bows were multifaceted weapons, the ibirapema was imbued with ceremonial significance. It was decorated with feathers and colorful paint, and used in ritual killings of enemies. The Tupi also deployed ibirapemas in close combat situations.

These hulking heavy infantry units swing a massive club at enemies, dealing area damage.

Unique Technologies

Caciques
The cacique was the chieftain of an indigenous tribe. These charismatic leaders boosted the morale of their warriors and took charge of their tactical movements on the battlefield.

Effect: Champi Warriors and Slingers attack faster.

Curare
Curare is a plant-based poison historically used to tip weapons and projectiles throughout much of Central and South America. Depending on quantity and concentration, the poison can cause weakness, local paralysis, and even asphyxiation.

Effect: Foot archers and fortifications deal poison damage over time.

Tupi Castle

Tupi Wonder

Pre-Order Now!

Dive into medieval South America with The Last Chieftains. Available for pre-order now on Steam with 15% off for a limited time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3219700/Age_of_Empires_II_DE__The_Last_Chieftains/

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