AOE IV / Units
Imperial Guard
Expensive cavalry with high damage and melee armor. Effective against melee units.
UnitsThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Expensive cavalry with high damage and melee armor. Effective against melee units.
- Heavy armor
- Strong in melee combat
- Countered by Spearmen and Crossbowmen
- Requires Dynastic Protectors researched at Zhu Xi's Library.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/stable.html">Stable</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Heavy Melee Cavalry.
- Role
- Heavy Melee Cavalry
- Earliest age
- Imperial Age
- Available to
- Zhu Xi's Legacy
- Produced or researched at
- Stable
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhu Xi's Legacy | Imperial Age | 140 food, 140 gold | 35 s | 340 | 1.63 | melee 10, ranged 3 | Sword · 28 damage |
