Age of Empires IV
Age of Empires IV

The Norman Campaign: Mission 1 Walkthrough

Complete The Norman Campaign Mission 1 in Age of Empires IV. Consolidate William the Conqueror's power and manage early Saxon resistance after gathering sheep.

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The Norman Campa: Mission 1 Walkthrough

The first mission of The Norman Campa often involves William the Conqueror's initial consolidation of power in England. This walkthrough focuses on establishing a base and dealing with early Saxon resistance.

  • Begin by assing your starting Villagers to gather Food from the nearby sheep.
  • Immediately construct your first House to expand your population capacity.
  • Build a Mill near your food source and research Double-Bit Axe to enhance woodcutting.
  • 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 start producing Spearmen to defend your nascent settlement.
  • Saxon forces will likely launch early attacks. Use your Spearmen to intercept them and protect your Villagers.
  • Prioritize reaching the Feudal Age as quickly as possible to unlock more advanced units and buildings.
  • Upon reaching the Feudal Age, construct an Archery Range and begin producing Archers.
  • Use your Archers to support your Spearmen in combat and to harass enemy units from a safe distance.
  • Expand your economy by building more Farms around your Mill.
  • The mission may require you to capture or destroy specific Saxon encampments. Scout these locations and prepare your army accordingly.
  • Research upgrades for your units at the Town Center and Barracks as resources permit.

This initial Norman mission emphasizes establishing a secure base and building a competent early-game army. Effective resource management and timely unit production are crucial for overcoming the initial Saxon threats.