AOE IV / Units
Palace Guard
Tough infantry with good damage. Move faster than Men-At-Arms, but with reduced armor.
UnitsAge of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Tough infantry with good damage. Move faster than Men-At-Arms, but with reduced armor.
- Heavy armor
- Countered by Knights, Lancers, and Crossbowmen.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/barracks.html">Barracks</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Heavy Melee Infantry.
- Role
- Heavy Melee Infantry
- Earliest age
- Feudal Age
- Available to
- 2 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Barracks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Castle Age | 90 food, 25 gold | 20.5 s | 155 | 1.38 | melee 3, ranged 3 | Guandao · 12 damage |
| Zhu Xi's Legacy | Feudal Age | 90 food, 25 gold | 20.5 s | 130 | 1.38 | melee 3, ranged 2 | Guandao · 9 damage |
