The Battle of Hattin — Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Walkthrough

Your guide to The Hundred Years War campaign in Age of Empires IV. Learn about Chivalry, Disorder, Desperation, and Ascendancy with tips and mission details.

Hey there! So you're diving into The Hundred Years War campaign in Age of Empires IV? Awesome choice! This campaign really throws you into the thick of it, showing how France fought back against England over a century. You'll be defending cities, turning the tide of war, and basically helping forge the French nation. It's broken down into four parts, and I'll walk you through each one. ### Chivalry This first part kicks things off with some key battles. You'll be fighting the English in Brittany, which is super important for the region's future. Then, you'll have to protect Paris from a siege by King Edward III and his son, the Black Prince. Keep an eye out for these missions: * The Combat of the Thirty (1351) * The Siege of Paris (1360) ### Disorder Next up is Disorder. Here, you'll be leading French troops under Bertrand du Guesclin. Your job is to bring some order back to a country that's being hammered by English troops and those pesky mercenary looters. The missions to watch for are: * France in Chaos (1364) * The Battle of Pontvallain (1370) ### Desperation This part is all about fighting for King Charles VII's claim to the French throne. The big helper here is none other than Joan of Arc! You'll be fighting alongside her in some pretty crucial battles: * The Siege of Orléans (1429) * The Battle of Patay (1429) ### Ascendancy Finally, we reach Ascendancy. This is where you push the English out of their last spots in France and finally end the Hundred Years' War. Get ready to use some gunpowder – it's a game-changer here! The missions you'll tackle are: * Retake Normandy (1448) * The Battle of Formigny (1450) Trivia Note: It's interesting that this campaign shares some similarities with the Joan of Arc campaign in Age of Empires II. You'll see some familiar faces like Duke D'Alençon, La Hire, and Constable Richemont, though they'll be allies here. Joan of Arc herself is a playable hero unit in both! Good luck out there! Let me know if you get stuck on any of these missions.