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= Hoplite =
Age of Empires IV

= Hoplite =

Learn about the Hoplite, an elite infantry unit in Age of Empires IV. Costs 60 Food, 40 Gold and trains at the Academy.

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Learn about the Hoplite, an elite infantry unit in Age of Empires IV. Costs 60 Food, 40 Gold and trains at the Academy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Build the required buildings: Town Center, Barracks, Stable, and Academy.
  2. 2
    Train Hoplites at the Academy.
Tips
  • Hoplites have 120 Hit Points, 17 Attack, and 5 Armor.
  • They have a Range of 0 and a Speed described as Slow.
  • Researching Toolworking, Metalworking, and Metallurgy increases attack strength.
  • Leather Armor, Scale Armor, and Chain Mail increase armor.
  • The Bronze Shield and Iron Shield increase piercing armor.
  • Researching Aristocracy increases speed.
  • Upgrades for the Hoplite include the Phalanx and Centurion.

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