Tool Age

The Tool Age is the second age (after the Stone Age) in Age of Empires. It is characterised by the beginning of farming and creation of stable food supply rather than the more erratic hunter-gathering societies which came before. It also enable better defence of territory and an increase in the population growth due to the better organisation of the settlement. It also allows a simple economy, including trade, to develop and an improvement in military equipment and tactics.


 * Units and Buildings which become available in the Tool Age:
 * Archery Range - Bowman
 * Barracks - Axeman
 * Stable - Scout
 * Market
 * Farm
 * Small Wall
 * Watch Tower
 * Dock - Light Transport, Scout Ship

The Tool Age is followed by the Bronze Age.