Getting all achievements in Age of History II Definitive Edition mostly comes down to one core idea:
form specific nations using the easiest starting country and scenario.
This version of the guide cleans things up and focuses only on what actually matters—no confusion, just the fastest paths.
Age of History II Definitive Edition 100% Achievements Guide
Most achievements are unlocked by:
- Starting in a specific scenario (year)
- Picking the right country
- Expanding until you can form a specific nation
So instead of guessing, you always pick the optimal starting nation.
Easy / First Achievements
These are quick and beginner-friendly:
Russia Empire
- Scenario: Great War
- Play as: Russia
- Strategy: Defeat nearby enemies (Finland, Turkey, Japan)
- Result: Form Russian Empire
Commonwealth (Poland-Lithuania)
- Scenario: 1254
- Play as: Mazovia
- Strategy: Expand and unify Poland + Lithuania
Bohemian Empire
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Bohemia
- Very straightforward expansion
German Empire
- Scenario: 1836
- Play as: Prussia
- One of the easiest strong starts
Medium Difficulty Achievements
These require more expansion but are still manageable:
Adriatic Imperium
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Naples
Alpine Imperium / Austrian Reich
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Austria
- Austria can complete multiple achievements in one run
Danubian Empire
- Scenario: 1836
- Play as: Austria
Carpathian Empire
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Romania
Catalan Empire
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Catalonia
Franconia
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Würzburg
Estonia
- Scenario: 1354
- Play as: Livonian Order
Hard / Time-Consuming Achievements
These require large-scale conquest:
African Union
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Any African nation
- Goal: Conquer entire Africa
- Difficulty: Very high (long grind)
European Union
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Germany
- Goal: Unite Europe
Eagle Union
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: USA
- Requires large expansion influence
Special / Unique Nation Formations
These are interesting but depend on positioning:
Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantium)
- Scenario: 1066
- Play as: Byzantium
- Hard early survival, then expansion
Arabia
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Kara Koyunlu
Babylon
- Scenario: 1354
- Play as: Jalayirid
Gajapati Empire
- Scenario: 1354
- Play as: Orissa
Durrani Empire
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Afghanistan
Jaunpur Empire
- Play as: Jaunpur Sultanate
- Focus: Indian expansion
Fun / Niche Achievements
Evil Scotland
- Scenario: 1618
- Play as: Scotland
Confederation of the Plains
- Scenario: 1618
- Play as: Wichita
Dalmatia
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Croatia
Carthage
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Tunisia
Caucasian Empire
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Kara Koyunlu
Andalusia
- Scenario: 2022
- Play as: Colombia
Sardinian Empire
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Portugal
Gallan Empire
- Scenario: 1066
- Play as: France
Ghanza
- Scenario: 1440
- Play as: Timurids
Best Strategy for 100% Completion
To save time, group achievements:
Use Austria for Multiple Achievements
- Alpine Imperium
- Austrian Reich
- Danubian Empire
Use Germany / Prussia
- German Empire
- European Union
Use 2022 Scenario for Speed
Modern nations:
- Start stronger
- Expand faster
- Reduce grind
This game’s achievements aren’t about skill as much as:
- Choosing the right start
- Expanding efficiently
- Avoiding slow play
Once you understand which country to pick for each achievement, getting 100% becomes much more about patience than difficulty.