Age of Empires IV Beginner Guide — Civilizations, Tips & Strategies (2026)

AoE IV is the most accessible game in the franchise with detailed tutorials and unique civilizations. This guide helps new players choose their first civilization, learn the basics, and start winning matches.

• English — Straightforward. Longbowmen are powerful and easy to use. Network of Castles gives free defensive towers.
• French — Strong knights and trade economy. Royal Knights are devastating in early rushes.
• Mongols — Unique nomadic playstyle. Can pack and move buildings. Great for aggressive players.

1. Queue villagers continuously from your Town Center
2. Send 6 villagers to sheep → 4 to wood → 3 to gold
3. Build a house when you hit population cap
4. Scout with your starting Scout cavalry
5. Build a Landmark to advance to Feudal Age at ~5 minutes

Not ready for competitive play? Start a Skirmish with these settings for a relaxed experience:

• Starting Resources: Max + Starting Age: Castle/Imperial
• This gives you a sandbox to learn unit counters without economy pressure

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