Franceses (Age of Empires IV)

Este artículo trata sobre la civilización de Age of Empires IV. Para Para la civilización de Age of Empires III, véase Franceses (Age of Empires III).

Los Franceses son una civilización europea jugable en Age of Empires IV.

Descripción

Known for their cavalry, the French are a fearsome army whose armored knights and charges can tip the tides of battle.

The French civilization in Age of Empires IV spans the years 840-1559 CE and is based on a medieval France that fought its way from adversity to prosperity. Overcoming invasions, plagues and revolt, France emerged as a powerful modern nation.

Playing the French civilization will take you through the age of chivalry and honorable combat, to the time of Jeanne d’Arc and France’s darkest hour, to the formation of a disciplined standing army capable of liberating the nation with the roar of cannon fire.

Fortalezas

The French civilization’s strength lies in their formidable army of knights, gunpowder siege weapons, and advantages in trade. French Traders have the unique ability to bring back any resources needed, a valuable trait during a resource shortage.

French cavalry charges can break enemy lines and give bonus damage, useful for hit-and-run tactics. French units also have access to several upgrades, ranging from special health to defense bonuses available only for certain French units.

The French have a unique Influence system, where units cost less from Archery Ranges and Stables around the Keep. Their Town Center can produce units quicker with each Age, a key advantage in hastening their economy.

Unidades únicas

The Royal Knight is the French civilization’s heavily armored knight, with their fearsome charge ability.

The Arbalétrier is a powerful range unit, who gains a special ability called Pavise—a deployable shield for ranged defense.

The Cannon is a mobile gunpowder siege weapon unique to the French. Unlike the Bombard, the Cannon does not need to pack and unpack.

Edificios distintivos

• Chamber of Commerce
• The Royal Institute
• The College of Artillery

Diálogos

The French units speak Old French with modern diction.

Curiosidades

• The Dark Age architecture of the French is based on the reconstructed Norman houses at the Stansted Mountfitchet Castle.