โ | Large bovine. | โ |
—In-game description |
The Bison or Buffalo is a four-legged cow-like creature which first appears in Age of Empires III as a western New World food source. The Bison often appear in groups of 5 or more and run away if attacked. The Bison were a good food source for the Native Americans that lived in the Western part of North America.
They have 30 hit points, which is more than other huntables.
The Lakota have shipments that give them Bisons, and there is also a team shipment for them. Also, The Wise Woman of Lakota can ships 6 Bisons in the Commerce Age, 12 Bisons in the Fortress Age, 20 Bisons in the Industrial Age, and 30 Bisons in the Imperial Age. In the Definitive Edition, the Canada Revolution can ship the Great Buffalo Hunt card which provides 10 Bison and also increase the Villager gather rate from huntable animals by 10%. The Cheyenne Trading Post technology Cheyenne Hunting Grounds also ships 12 Bison at the Home City shipment point.
Bison can be found roaming in the majority of western United States maps including Great Plains, Painted Desert, Sonora, and Texas.
The rare and elusive White Buffalo is also present in the Respect scenario in Act II: Ice and can be rescued for experience.
Further statistics[]
Improvements | |
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Other | Cheyenne Hunting Grounds (ships 12 Bisons) Jagiellonian Legacy (units and resources already earned from age-ups are provided again) |
- "Jagiellonian Legacy" affects Lakota The Wise Woman.
Home City Cards[]
- Click for a list of Home City Cards related to the Bison
Some cards are highlighted with: | |
Green | TEAM Shipment that is sent to each player in a team |
Purple | Shipment that can be sent an INFINITE number of times |
Canada[]
Card | Description | Age |
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Great Buffalo Hunt | Ships 10 Bisons; Villagers gather from huntable animals 10% faster |
Lakota[]
Card | Description | Age | HC level |
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TEAM Buffalo Hunt | Ships 6 Bisons | 1 | |
13 Bison | Ships 13 Bisons | 10 | |
9 Bison | Ships 9 Bisons | 10 | |
13 Bison | Ships 13 Bisons | 25 | |
Lakota Support | Ships 7 Axe Riders and 9 Bisons; costs 1,000 coin | 1 |
United States[]
Card | Description | Age |
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TEAM Louisiana Purchase | Ships 1 Covered Wagon; existing and new Town Centers spawn 3 Bisons; costs 1,000 coin |
History[]
โ | Scientific Name: Bison bison Approx. Size: 5 ft. at the shoulder, 2,000 lb. Diet: Prairie grasses Bison are massive, shaggy cattle that once inhabited the central plains of North America in the hundreds of millions. The Native Americans of the plains relied heavily on the migrating herds. Native Americans, grizzly bears, and, later, European settlers were the only hunters capable of slaying bison. Bison have huge heads with short curved horns and a large, heavily furred hump at their shoulders. Calfs born with white fur are very rare; they are significant in Native American traditions and are greeted with ceremony and prayer. | โ |