Wood

Wood is a resource in all of the Age of Empires (I, II, III) games as well as Age of Mythology. It is most often required for buildings and some ranged archer units and is most often acquired from felling trees.

Forestry
Trees: abundant on most maps, including arid ones. Major forests can often be located and felled, both supplying wood for new buildings and clearing land to build on.

Market
Market: Gold can be traded for Wood at the Market.

Tribute
Tribute: Occasionally other players may tribute you Wood, although it is more likely you will receive Gold.

Factory (Age of Empires III only)
Factories can be set to produce an infinite supply of Wood, as well as Food and Coin. Factories can only be constructed by the Factory wagon sent by the "Factory" card. which is available in the Industrial Age or later.

Cheats

 * Age of Empires : woodstock +1000 Wood
 * Age of Empires II : lumberjack +1000 Wood
 * Age of Empires III :   +10,000 Wood
 * Age of Mythology : trojan horse for sale +1000 Wood