Age of Empires II

API

Free API for Age of Empires II game resources and data

Overview

The Age of Empires II API provides RESTful access to detailed game data including civilizations, units, technologies, structures, and in-game resources. Responses are formatted in JSON for easy parsing. Key endpoints include /civilizations (unique bonuses and available units), /units (stats like attack, defense, and resource cost), /technologies (research prerequisites and effects), and /resources (types and usage). Ideal for building fan websites, strategy guides, educational content on game mechanics, or integrating data into community modding tools and apps.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://age-of-empires-2-api.herokuapp.com')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
No authentication required
Covers civilizations, units, technologies, and resources

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Age of Empires II API free to use?

Yes, the API is completely free for both non-commercial and commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access any of the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses are returned in JSON format, which is widely supported by most programming languages and tools.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Games & Comics

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Comprehensive game data set
⊕ Simple endpoint structure
⊕ Easy to integrate into apps

Cons

⊖ Potential downtime (Heroku free tier)
⊖ No official support or SLA
⊖ Limited to Age of Empires II content only