Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV

The Hundred Years' War Campaign: Mission 1 Walkthrough

Guide for The Hundred Years' War Campaign Mission 1 in Age of Empires IV. Establish a base and defend against early French assaults with English forces.

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The Hundred Years' War Campa: Mission 1 Walkthrough

Mission 1 of The Hundred Years' War campaign introduces players to the English forces and their early struggles against the French. The primary objective is to establish a foothold and defend against initial assaults.

  • Begin by gathering your starting Villagers and assing them to collect Food from the nearby sheep.
  • Construct your first House immediately to increase your population cap.
  • Build a Mill near your food source and research Double-Bit Axe to improve woodcutting efficiency.
  • Produce additional Villagers from your Town Center, focusing on a balanced economy of Food and Wood.
  • Construct a Lumber Camp near a dense forest.
  • Build a Barracks and begin producing Spearmen to defend your base.
  • As French forces begin to probe your defenses, use your Spearmen to intercept them.
  • Prioritize reaching the Feudal Age as quickly as possible.
  • Upon reaching the Feudal Age, construct an Archery Range and begin producing Longbowmen.
  • Use your Longbowmen to repel the larger French assaults. Their range is crucial for controlling the battlefield.
  • Expand your economy by building more Farms around your Mill.
  • The mission often culminates in a large French attack. Ensure your Longbowmen are well-positioned on elevated terrain if possible, and use your Spearmen to protect them from cavalry.
  • Research upgrades for your units at the Town Center and Barracks as resources allow.

Success in this mission relies on a solid economic foundation and the effective use of the English Longbowmen to counter the French aggression. Patience and strategic unit placement are key.