The Spanish are the game's base civilization, one that was balanced for returning Age players. The Spanish's main bonus is faster shipments to the New World. The amount of experience required to receive each shipment is lower, and therefore you get more of them faster. The Spanish have a good Explorer who can train War Dogs. War Dogs can be useful to defeat Treasure Guardians or can supplement your army. The Spanish also can train Missionaries instead of Priests. They perform the same as Priests task but move much faster.

Militarily, the Spanish concentrate on hand-to-hand combat. They have few ranged units and do not get Grenadiers. The unique Spanish infantry is the Rodelero, a sword and buckler warrior. The Rodelero resists some ranged fire and can break through lines of other infantry. The unique Spanish cavalry is the Lancer, who uses his lance to defeat other cavalry units. Both Spanish unique soldiers can be upgraded to Royal Guard status. Additionally, Tercio Pikemen are available in the Industrial Age.

The Spanish Home City offers a variety of military units such as Pikemen, Rodeleros, Hussars, Lancers, and artillery. Their navy is pretty good, as they can get the famous Spanish Armada as one of their cards. Their gathering upgrades, Trading Company, and mercenaries are average overall. Their Cathedral has many unique cards, but lacks the strength which other nations have.

War Dog (rabid canine)

Rodelero (melee infantry)

Lancer (light cavalry)

Missionary (healing unit)

Pikeman (called Tercio)

Rodelero (called Espada)

Lancer (called Garrochista)