Tamerlane

Leader of the Tatars, commander of the last great khanate in Central Asia.

Tamerlane is a central figure in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, introduced as part of The Last Khans expansion released alongside the game's launch on November 14, 2019. He serves as the leader for one of four new civilizations added to the title, representing the Tatars, who are based in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. His inclusion marks a significant expansion of the game's historical scope, bringing new campaigns and units to the Definitive Edition experience. The campaign dedicated to him is explicitly titled 'Tamerlane' within the game's roster.

Quick Facts

First appears: Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (The Last Khans)

Reader's Guide

It only identifies that Tamerlane is a new campaign leader and that the Tatars are one of four civilizations added in The Last Khans expansion. No specific units, bonuses, or map strategies associated with him are mentioned.

Did You Know?

The campaign 'Tamerlane' is one of four new campaigns included in the Definitive Edition alongside those for Ivaylo, Kotyan Khan, and Pachacuti.
The Tamerlane campaign replaces the El Dorado campaign from the HD Edition.