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Age of Empires IV

A strategy-focused guide to Age of Empires IV’s resource economy, civilization landmarks, and situational upgrades.

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Administration Wing

Abbasid age advancement

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Algebra

Abbasid economic technology

1 objects ↗

Boot Camp

Abbasid military technology

1 objects ↗

Composite Bows

Abbasid ranged technology

1 objects ↗

Fresh Foodstuffs

Abbasid villager technology

1 objects ↗

Meinwerk Palace

Age II - Technology Landmark

1 objects ↗

House of LearningKing's CollegeRoyal Institute

Age III - Technology Landmark

4 objects ↗

Spirit WayZhu Xi's Library

Age IV - Military & Technology Landmark

2 objects ↗

High ArmoryHisar AcademyIstanbul Observatory

Age IV - Technology Landmark

3 objects ↗

Crossbow StirrupsGambesons

Arbalétrier Technology

6 objects ↗

Poisoned ArrowsScale ArmorSilk Bowstrings

Archer Technology

23 objects ↗

Brigandine

Armor Technology

1 objects ↗

Lightweight BeamsLightweight Beams (Improved)

Battering Ram Technology

24 objects ↗

Fine Tuned GunsReload Drills

Bombard Technology

2 objects ↗

Five Mountain MinistriesKampo MedicineMountain Top Training

Buddhist Technology

6 objects ↗

Border SettlementsCourt ArchitectsSlate and Stone Construction

Building Technology

27 objects ↗

Fortifications (1/6)

Building Technology 1/6

1 objects ↗

Fortifications (2/6)

Building Technology 2/6

1 objects ↗

Fortifications (3/6)

Building Technology 3/6

1 objects ↗

Fortifications (4/6)

Building Technology 4/6

1 objects ↗

Fortifications (5/6)

Building Technology 5/6

1 objects ↗

Fortifications (6/6)

Building Technology 6/6

1 objects ↗

Camel Rider ShieldsCamel Rider Barding

Camel rider technology

2 objects ↗

Camel SupportCamel Handling

Camel technology

2 objects ↗

Ships of the Crown

Carrack Technology

1 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (1/6)Scale Barding (1/6)

Cavalry Technology 1/6

2 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (2/6)Scale Barding (2/6)

Cavalry Technology 2/6

2 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (3/6)Scale Barding (3/6)

Cavalry Technology 3/6

2 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (4/6)Scale Barding (4/6)

Cavalry Technology 4/6

2 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (5/6)Scale Barding (5/6)

Cavalry Technology 5/6

2 objects ↗

Blade Inlaying (6/6)Scale Barding (6/6)

Cavalry Technology 6/6

2 objects ↗

BiologyBiology (Improved)Boyar's Fortitude

Cavalry technology

33 objects ↗

10000 BoltsBodkin BoltsCranequins

Crossbow Technology

3 objects ↗

AqueductCastleFortified Outpost

Defensive Building

151 objects ↗

Boiling OilFlying Fire BattalionsMedical Centers

Defensive Technology

28 objects ↗

House of Learning

Delhi technology landmarks

1 objects ↗

Throwing Dagger Drills

Earl's Guard Technology

1 objects ↗

City PlanningFertile CrescentImproved Processing

Economic Technology

6 objects ↗

Town CenterCapital Town Center

Economy & Population Building

46 objects ↗

ForgeGerGranary

Economy Building

85 objects ↗

Armored BeastsCollateral DamageElephant Caretakers

Elephant Technology

9 objects ↗

EnclosuresAgriculture

Farm technology

2 objects ↗

Extended Lines

Fishing Technology 1/2

22 objects ↗

Drift Nets

Fishing Technology 2/2

22 objects ↗

Drift NetsExtended Lines

Fishing technology

2 objects ↗

Horticulture (Improved)

Food Gathering Technology

1 objects ↗

Rotation Grazing

Food Gathering Technology 1/2

1 objects ↗

Horticulture

Food Gathering Technology 1/3

19 objects ↗

Over Grazing

Food Gathering Technology 2/2

1 objects ↗

Fertilization

Food Gathering Technology 2/3

19 objects ↗

Precision Cross-Breeding

Food Gathering Technology 3/3

19 objects ↗

Pasture

Food Production Building

1 objects ↗

Ancient Techniques

Gathering Technology

1 objects ↗

Cupellation

Gold mining technology

1 objects ↗

Hard Cased Bombs

Grenadier Technology

1 objects ↗

ChemistryHeaven Shaking ThunderPyrotechnics

Gunpowder technology

41 objects ↗

Burgundian Imports

Handcannon Technology

1 objects ↗

Herbal MedicineHerbal Medicine (Improved)Local Knowledge

Healing technology

23 objects ↗

Teardrop Shields

Heavy Armor Technology

1 objects ↗

Cross Folded ArmorLightweight BladesSamurai Bow

Hojo Clan Technology

3 objects ↗

Meinwerk Palace

Holy Roman Empire military landmarks

1 objects ↗

Mounted TrainingQuilted Armor

Horse Archer Technology

2 objects ↗

Collective HuntingHunting TraditionMohe Ancestry

Hunting Technology

45 objects ↗

Advanced AdministrationImperial Examinations

Imperial Official Technology

2 objects ↗

Infantry SupportSultan's Mamluks

Infantry Technology

2 objects ↗

CisternPit Mine

Influence Building

2 objects ↗

Enlistment IncentivesOrdinance Company

Influence Technology

3 objects ↗

Janissary Guns

Janissary Technology

1 objects ↗

Forge

Japanese mining and research buildings

1 objects ↗

Great Wall Bastion

Jin defensive landmarks

1 objects ↗

Draft Horses

Jin woodcutting technology

1 objects ↗

Village Fortresses

Keep Technology

1 objects ↗

Boiling Oil

Keep defenses

1 objects ↗

Steppe LancersSteppe Lancers (Improved)

Keshik Technology

2 objects ↗

Whistling ArrowsWhistling Arrows (Improved)

Khan Technology

2 objects ↗

Castle Age KingImperial Age King

King Scaling Technology

2 objects ↗

Collar of EssesRule of Templars

Knight Technology

2 objects ↗

BiologyDynastic Protectors

Lancer Technology

2 objects ↗

Zornhau

Landsknecht Technology

1 objects ↗

Varangian Arsenal

Macedonian technology buildings

1 objects ↗

Banco Repairs

Malian building technology

1 objects ↗

Griot Bara

Malian technology landmarks

1 objects ↗

Honed Blades

Man-at-Arms & Lancer Technology

1 objects ↗

Armor CladGolden CuirassHeavy Maces

Man-at-Arms Technology

6 objects ↗

Adjustable Crossbars

Mangonel technology

20 objects ↗

Scutage

Manor Technology

1 objects ↗

Condensed Land Practices

Manor Technology 1/2

1 objects ↗

Open Field System

Manor Technology 2/2

1 objects ↗

Fitted Leatherwork

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

21 objects ↗

Insulated Helm

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

21 objects ↗

Master Smiths

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

22 objects ↗

Bloomery

Melee Damage Technology 1/3

19 objects ↗

Tatara

Melee Damage Technology 1/4

2 objects ↗

Decarbonization

Melee Damage Technology 2/3

19 objects ↗

Hizukuri

Melee Damage Technology 2/4

2 objects ↗

Damascus Steel

Melee Damage Technology 3/3

19 objects ↗

Kobuse-gitae

Melee Damage Technology 3/4

2 objects ↗

Yaki-ire

Melee Damage Technology 4/4

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (1/6)Pattern Welding (1/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 1/6

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (2/6)Pattern Welding (2/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 2/6

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (3/6)Pattern Welding (3/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 3/6

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (4/6)Pattern Welding (4/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 4/6

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (5/6)Pattern Welding (5/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 5/6

2 objects ↗

Butted Chainmail (6/6)Pattern Welding (6/6)

Melee Infantry Technology 6/6

2 objects ↗

Fitted LeatherworkInsulated Helm

Melee armor technology

2 objects ↗

BloomeryDamascus SteelDecarbonization

Melee damage technology

3 objects ↗

Elite Army TacticsElite Army Tactics (Improved)Oda Tactics

Melee infantry technology

23 objects ↗

DockHarbor

Military & Economy Building

23 objects ↗

Archery RangeBarracksGrassland

Military Building

98 objects ↗

Military Tactics TrainingSiege Directive

Military Technology

2 objects ↗

Castle Age MilitiaImperial Age Militia

Militia Scaling Technology

2 objects ↗

Specialized Pick (Improved)

Mining Technology

1 objects ↗

Specialized Pick

Mining Technology 1/3

22 objects ↗

Shaft Mining

Mining Technology 2/3

22 objects ↗

Cupellation

Mining Technology 3/3

21 objects ↗

Ovoo

Mongol influence and technology buildings

1 objects ↗

The White Stupa

Mongol influence landmarks

1 objects ↗

Tranquil Venue

Mosque Technology

1 objects ↗

Do-maru Armor

Mounted Samurai Technology

1 objects ↗

Yam NetworkYam Network (Improved)

Movement Technology

2 objects ↗

Armored Hull

Naval Technology 1/2

22 objects ↗

Shipwrights

Naval Technology 2/2

23 objects ↗

AdmiraltyCanoe TacticsCopper Plating

Naval technology

179 objects ↗

Additional Barrels

Nest of Bees Technology

2 objects ↗

HigoyumiOzutsu UnlockTanegashima Tate

Oda Clan Technology

3 objects ↗

Kabura-ya Whistling Arrow

Onna-Musha Technology

1 objects ↗

Arrowslits

Outpost defenses

1 objects ↗

Superior MobilitySuperior Mobility (Improved)

Packing Technology

2 objects ↗

Battle Hardened

Palace Guard Technology

1 objects ↗

FarmhouseHouseManor

Population Building

24 objects ↗

Reinforced Foundations

Population Technology

1 objects ↗

Devoutness

Prelate Technology

1 objects ↗

Military AcademyMilitary Academy (Improved)Monastic Shrines

Production Technology

23 objects ↗

Additional TorchesAdditional Torches (Improved)Raid Bounty

Raiding Technology

6 objects ↗

Wandering Town

Ram Technology

1 objects ↗

Iron Undermesh

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

21 objects ↗

Wedge Rivets

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

22 objects ↗

Angled Surfaces

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

21 objects ↗

Steeled Arrow

Ranged Damage Technology 1/3

22 objects ↗

Balanced Projectiles

Ranged Damage Technology 2/3

21 objects ↗

Platecutter Point

Ranged Damage Technology 3/3

22 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (1/6)Sharpening Stones (1/6)

Ranged Technology 1/6

2 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (2/6)Sharpening Stones (2/6)

Ranged Technology 2/6

2 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (3/6)Sharpening Stones (3/6)

Ranged Technology 3/6

2 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (4/6)Sharpening Stones (4/6)

Ranged Technology 4/6

2 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (5/6)Sharpening Stones (5/6)

Ranged Technology 5/6

2 objects ↗

Lamellar Armor (6/6)Sharpening Stones (6/6)

Ranged Technology 6/6

2 objects ↗

Iron UndermeshAngled Surfaces

Ranged armor technology

2 objects ↗

Siha Bow LimbsSiha Bow Limbs (Improved)Balanced Projectiles

Ranged damage technology

3 objects ↗

Incendiary ArrowsPaiksPrecision Training

Ranged technology

23 objects ↗

Buddhist TempleMonasteryMosque

Religious Building

26 objects ↗

All-Seeing EyeCistercian AbbeysDivine Light

Religious Technology

57 objects ↗

Preservation of Knowledge

Research Technology

1 objects ↗

Cantled SaddlesChivalry

Royal Knight Technology

6 objects ↗

Knight Poleaxes

Rus knight technology

1 objects ↗

Adaptable Hulls

Rus naval technology

1 objects ↗

Odachi

Samurai Technology

1 objects ↗

Spyglass

Scout Technology

23 objects ↗

Castle Age ShinobiImperial Age Shinobi

Shinobi Scaling Technology

2 objects ↗

BunreiGion FestivalShinto Rituals

Shinto Technology

3 objects ↗

GeometryGeometry (Improved)Greased Axles

Siege Technology

56 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (1/6)

Siege Technology 1/6

1 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (2/6)

Siege Technology 2/6

1 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (3/6)

Siege Technology 3/6

1 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (4/6)

Siege Technology 4/6

1 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (5/6)

Siege Technology 5/6

1 objects ↗

Iron Fittings (6/6)

Siege Technology 6/6

1 objects ↗

Public Libraries

Society Technology

1 objects ↗

BillmenHeavy TorchesNagae Yari

Spearman Technology

7 objects ↗

Awl Pikes

Spearman and Horseman Technology

1 objects ↗

Banded ArmsRoller Shutter TriggersRoller Shutter Triggers (Improved)

Springald Technology

24 objects ↗

Ovoo Offering

Stone Gathering Technology 1/2

1 objects ↗

Ovoo Ceremony

Stone Gathering Technology 2/2

1 objects ↗

Archery Range ReinforcementsBarracks ReinforcementsBattlefield Salvage

Stone Technology

15 objects ↗

Strategic resource

1 objects ↗

Horse TrainingImproved YariMounted Samurai Odachi

Takeda Clan Technology

3 objects ↗

BlacksmithHouse of WisdomMadrasa

Technology Building

41 objects ↗

Blacksmith

Technology buildings

1 objects ↗

Extra Materials

Tower & Outpost Technology

1 objects ↗

Grand BazaarMerchant GuildsStone Commerce

Trade technology

7 objects ↗

GeometryShattering ProjectilesWarwolf Trebuchet

Trebuchet technology

23 objects ↗

Alliance Conducted at Sea

Tributary Technology

1 objects ↗

Concave LensPolutasvarf

Unit Technology

2 objects ↗

Veteran Contract

Unit Technology 2/3

1 objects ↗

Elite Contract

Unit Technology 3/3

1 objects ↗

Culture WingEconomic WingMilitary Wing

Unlock Technology

3 objects ↗

Ruinous Blinding

Varangian Bowman Technology

1 objects ↗

Ferocious Speed

Varangian Guard Technology

1 objects ↗

Rhomphaia

Varangian Technology

1 objects ↗

Hearty RationsTextilesTextiles (Improved)

Villager Technology

46 objects ↗

Tawara

Villager Technology 1/3

2 objects ↗

Takezaiku

Villager Technology 2/3

2 objects ↗

Fudasashi

Villager Technology 3/3

2 objects ↗

ArrowslitsBed Crossbow EmplacementCannon Emplacement

Weapon Emplacement

70 objects ↗

Double Broadax

Wood Gathering Technology 1/3

20 objects ↗

Lumber Preservation

Wood Gathering Technology 2/3

21 objects ↗

Crosscut Saw

Wood Gathering Technology 3/3

20 objects ↗

Double BroadaxDouble Broadax (Improved)Crosscut Saw

Wood gathering technology

3 objects ↗

ForestryForestry (Improved)

Woodcutting Technology

22 objects ↗

Yatai Farm Gather

Yatai Technology

1 objects ↗

Synchronized Shot

Yeoman Technology

1 objects ↗

Padded Jack

Yeomen and Spearmen Technology

1 objects ↗

Cloud of Terror

Zhu Xi siege technology

1 objects ↗

Bolt Magazines

Zhuge Nu Technology

1 objects ↗

Administration WingAdvancement (Feudal Culture Wing)Advisors (Feudal Trade Wing)

Advance to Age II

17 objects ↗

Administration WingAdvancement (Castle Culture Wing)Advisors (Castle Trade Wing)

Advance to Age III

17 objects ↗

Administration WingAdvancement (Imperial Culture Wing)Advisors (Imperial Trade Wing)

Advance to Age IV

17 objects ↗

Barbican of the SunKremlinSaharan Trade Network

Age II - Defensive Landmark

3 objects ↗

Grand Winery

Age II - Economic & Religious Landmark

2 objects ↗

Chamber of CommerceFlower PagodaKura Storehouse

Age II - Economic Landmark

8 objects ↗

Imperial Academy

Age II - Influence Landmark

1 objects ↗

Deer StonesGolden TentMansa Quarry

Age II - Landmark

4 objects ↗

Council HallGreat PastureImperial Hippodrome

Age II - Military Landmark

12 objects ↗

Meditation Gardens

Age II - Passive Landmark

1 objects ↗

Aachen ChapelAbbey of KingsDome of the Faith

Age II - Religious Landmark

6 objects ↗

Mount Lu Academy

Age III - Active Landmark

1 objects ↗

Compound of the DefenderThe White Tower

Age III - Defensive Landmark

4 objects ↗

Guild HallHigh Trade HouseSake Brewery

Age III - Economic Landmark

4 objects ↗

Cistern of the First Hill

Age III - Influence Landmark

1 objects ↗

Dragon PavilionGrand Fulani CorralGuild Hall

Age III - Landmark

5 objects ↗

Astronomical ClocktowerBurgrave PalaceFarimba Garrison

Age III - Military Landmark

9 objects ↗

Abbey of the TrinityFloating GateMountain Hall

Age III - Religious Landmark

8 objects ↗

Cistern of the First Hill

Age III - Support & Economy Landmark

1 objects ↗

Temple of the Sun

Age IV - Active Landmark

1 objects ↗

Berkshire PalaceCastle of the CrowElzbach Palace

Age IV - Defensive Landmark

12 objects ↗

Hisar AcademyPagoda Forest

Age IV - Economic Landmark

2 objects ↗

Palace of SwabiaPalace of the Sultan

Age IV - Landmark

3 objects ↗

College of ArtilleryForeign Engineering CompanyKhaganate Palace

Age IV - Military Landmark

12 objects ↗

DhowGalleyHunting Canoe

Archer Ship

23 objects ↗

Shaolin Monk

Battle Monk

1 objects ↗

Padded Lamellar

Cavalry and Melee Infantry Upgrade

1 objects ↗

Companion Equipment

Companion Upgrade

1 objects ↗

Exact Militia ProgramMuster the NoblesShire Levy

Defensive Ability

3 objects ↗

Fortify Outpost

Defensive Emplacement

20 objects ↗

Fortress

Defensive Landmark

1 objects ↗

Curse of AuliyaIron Clamps

Defensive Upgrade

2 objects ↗

Worker Elephant

Economic Unit

1 objects ↗

Imperial Red SealsRegional InspectionSingle Whip Reform

Economic Upgrade

4 objects ↗

Worker Elephant

Economy Elephant

1 objects ↗

GalleassGrand Galley

Gunpowder Ship

3 objects ↗

Ballista ElephantElite Ballista Elephant

Heavy Cavalry

2 objects ↗

Batu KhanCamel LancerCataphract

Heavy Melee Cavalry

82 objects ↗

Amir WarriorCondottieroEarl's Guard

Heavy Melee Infantry

79 objects ↗

Elite RiddariRiddari

Heavy Melee Varangian Cavalry

2 objects ↗

Early Varangian GuardElite Varangian GuardVarangian Guard

Heavy Melee Varangian Infantry

3 objects ↗

Black Rider

Heavy Ranged Gunpowder Cavalry

1 objects ↗

Early OzutsuOzutsu

Heavy Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

3 objects ↗

Jeanne d'Arc - Blast Cannon

Heavy Siege Cavalry

1 objects ↗

Champion CompanionsField CommanderGunpowder Monarch

Hero Level Up Choice

6 objects ↗

Advanced AcademyAnatolian HillsField Work

Imperial Council

8 objects ↗

Demolition ShipExplosive DhowExplosive Junk

Incendiary Ship

23 objects ↗

Forced March

Infantry Ability Unlock

1 objects ↗

Elite Raider ElephantMehterRaider Elephant

Light Cavalry

4 objects ↗

Camel RiderEarly HorsemanElite Camel Rider

Light Melee Cavalry

106 objects ↗

Bedouin SwordsmanDonsoElite Donso

Light Melee Infantry

110 objects ↗

AtgeirmaðrElite AtgeirmaðrHardened Atgeirmaðr

Light Melee Varangian Infantry

4 objects ↗

AkinjiCamel ArcherElite Akinji

Light Ranged Cavalry

38 objects ↗

Elite JanissaryJanissaryGrenadier

Light Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

3 objects ↗

ArbalétrierArcherBedouin Skirmisher

Light Ranged Infantry

130 objects ↗

BogmaðrElite BogmaðrVeteran Bogmaðr

Light Ranged Varangian Infantry

3 objects ↗

Desert RaiderElite Desert RaiderVeteran Desert Raider

Light Ranged and Melee Camel

6 objects ↗

Arrow Volley

Longbowman Ability Unlock

1 objects ↗

Siege Crew Training

Mangonel

1 objects ↗

Materials

3 objects ↗

Elite Freeborn WarriorFreeborn Warrior

Melee Infantry

2 objects ↗

Eastern Mercenary ContractSilk Road Mercenary ContractWestern Mercenary Contract

Mercenary Contract

3 objects ↗

Desert CitadelsFanaticismMilitary Affairs Bureau

Military Upgrade

3 objects ↗

Earl's RetinueGarrison CommandGunpowder Contingent

Mixed Force Army

12 objects ↗

Sultan's Elite Tower ElephantTower Elephant

Ranged Cavalry

3 objects ↗

Early GrenadierEarly HandcannoneerElite Tanegashima Ashigaru

Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

27 objects ↗

Buddhist MonkDervishImam

Religious

22 objects ↗

Warrior MonkKhaganate Warrior Monk

Religious Cavalry

2 objects ↗

Ikko-ikki Monk

Religious Melee Infantry

1 objects ↗

Lodya Transport ShipTransport Ship

Ship

23 objects ↗

Battering RamBed CrossbowBombard

Siege

159 objects ↗

Jeanne d'Arc - Markswoman

Siege Cavalry

1 objects ↗

Siege EngineeringSiege Engineering (Improved)

Siege Unit Unlock

22 objects ↗

Attack ShipBaghlahDromon

Springald Ship

24 objects ↗

Daimyo Manor

Town Center Improvement 1/3

1 objects ↗

Daimyo Palace

Town Center Improvement 2/3

1 objects ↗

Shogunate Castle

Town Center Improvement 3/3

1 objects ↗

Venetian Galley

Trebuchet Ship

1 objects ↗

Meng'an Mouke Emplacement

Unit Emplacement

1 objects ↗

Advisors (Bonus Trade Wing)Bazaar (Bonus Trade Wing)Growth (Bonus Economic Wing)

Unlock Bonuses

7 objects ↗

Runestones

Varangian Enhancement

1 objects ↗

Jeanne d'Arc - Peasant

Villager

1 objects ↗

Castle Watch

Vision Emplacement

1 objects ↗

AtakebuneBaochuanCarrack

Warship

20 objects ↗

Azure MosqueCathedral of Divine WisdomCathedral of St. Thomas

Wonder

23 objects ↗

EmissaryFishing BoatGilded Villager

Worker

99 objects ↗

Cattle RanchFarmOlive Grove

Food Source

23 objects ↗

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