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Age of Empires Guide

1997 · Historical real-time strategy

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GuideWhat you will find
Definitive Edition early settlement beside a forest and coastline.Ages & openingUse the four ages to plan food, prerequisite buildings and military production.
Definitive Edition early settlement beside a forest and coastline.EconomyMatch villagers and storage buildings to the resource you actually need.
Definitive Edition ships exchange fire beside a cliff-lined coast.Units & countersRead the original unit families before investing in an expensive army.
Definitive Edition soldiers advance toward a walled ancient city.Campaigns & victorySeparate campaign instructions from the victory rules of a random-map match.
Definitive Edition settlement beside a river, with workers and military units between buildings.CivilizationsIdentify the people, factions or battlefield roles used throughout this guide.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Keep villagers workingFood and wood support the early economy; add gold and stone when your plan requires them.
Advance through four agesStone, Tool, Bronze and Iron unlock successive buildings, units and upgrades.
Check the civilization treeOriginal civilizations do not share a complete military or technology roster.

Civilizations View guide →

Selected original civilizations
CivilizationRosterAt a glance
EgyptiansOriginal civilizationKnown for strong chariots, priests and economic bonuses.
GreeksOriginal civilizationAn option for an Academy-centered infantry army.
BabyloniansOriginal civilizationA defensive civilization with strong walls and towers.
YamatoOriginal civilizationA cavalry-oriented choice with a restricted infantry tree.
AssyriansOriginal civilizationA fast-paced civilization with strong bow units.
PhoeniciansOriginal civilizationAn economy and naval option with notable elephant access.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
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Ages & openingAdvance at the Town Center →

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Definitive Edition settlement beside a river, with workers and military units between buildings.
Definitive Edition settlement beside a river, with workers and military units between buildings.
Definitive Edition ships exchange fire beside a cliff-lined coast.
Definitive Edition ships exchange fire beside a cliff-lined coast.
Definitive Edition soldiers advance toward a walled ancient city.
Definitive Edition soldiers advance toward a walled ancient city.
Definitive Edition early settlement beside a forest and coastline.
Definitive Edition early settlement beside a forest and coastline.
References
Guide references
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Age of Empires: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com