Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV

English Dynasty: Early Game Build Order

Learn the English Dynasty early game build order in Age of Empires IV. Prioritize Villager production and a swift Feudal Age transition for aggressive play.

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English Dynasty: Early Game Build Order

The English Dynasty excels in early aggression and economic snowballing. This build order focuses on rapid Villager production and a swift transition to the Feudal Age to leverage their powerful Longbowmen.

  • Immediately ass your starting Villagers to gather Food from Sheep.
  • Construct your first House to avoid population caps.
  • Build a Mill near your starting Food source.
  • Produce 3-4 more Villagers from your Town Center, all focused on Food.
  • Research Double-Bit Axe at the Mill to boost Wood gathering.
  • Construct a Lumber Camp near a nearby Wood line.
  • Ass a few Villagers to gather Wood.
  • Once you have around 8-10 Villagers, begin constructing your first Barracks.
  • Research Horse Collar at the Mill to improve Farming efficiency.
  • Continue producing Villagers, aiming for a total of 12-14 by the time you advance to the Feudal Age.
  • Begin gathering the necessary Food and Wood for the Feudal Age advancement.
  • Upon reaching the Feudal Age, immediately construct a Archery Range and a Man-at-Arms building (e.g., Barracks or Stable).
  • Research Yeomen at the Town Center to unlock advanced military technologies.
  • Start producing Longbowmen from your Archery Range to pressure your opponent.

The English early game is about maximizing Villager output and reaching the Feudal Age quickly to deploy their superior ranged units. This build order sets you up for aggressive plays and economic dominance.