Age of Empires IV features a diverse roster of civilizations, each with unique mechanics. Choosing the right one is the first step to victory.
Relic does not maintain a public FTP, but the official Age of Empires website has a chronological index of every patch note since launch (October 2021).
Index URL: https://www.ageofempires.com/news/?game=aoe4
This is the best "index" for understanding game changes, balance updates, and new civ releases. index of age of empires 4
Steam Version:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Age of Empires IV Age of Empires IV features a diverse roster
Microsoft Store / Xbox Game Pass Version:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Cardinal_ (followed by version number – note that WindowsApps is hidden by default) Index URL: https://www
Knowing what counters what is vital for winning battles. This is the simplified "Hard Counter" index.
| Enemy Unit Type | Counter With... | Why? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Spearmen | Archers, Men-at-Arms | Spearmen have low pierce armor; archers kill them safely. | | Archers | Horsemen, Mangonels | Horsemen have pierce armor; Mangonels do Area of Effect damage. | | Horsemen | Spearmen, Crossbowmen | Spearmen have a massive bonus damage against cavalry. | | Knights | Spearmen, Monks, Camel Riders | Spearmen are the cost-effective counter; Monks can convert them. | | Men-at-Arms | Crossbowmen, Knights | Crossbows pierce their heavy armor; Knights trample them. | | Siege Engines | Cavalry, Springalds | Run cavalry past the frontline to snipe the siege engines. |