The Bronze Age is the third Age in Age of Empires, following the Tool Age and preceding the Iron Age. It is characterized by the increased use of bronze and other metals through the discovery of new smelting techniques upon the discovery of copper ore. This age is also notable for competition between players for natural resources such as gold, introduction of more complex technologies, trade, colonization and beginning of imperial expansion. A more expanded technology tree allows for a wider range of military units and more developed tactics. It also represents the development of a stronger centralized government. To reach this age, 800 food is required.
Buildings available[]
- Academy
- Siege Workshop
- Temple
- Government Center
- Additional Town Center
- Medium Wall
- Medium Gate
- Sentry Tower
Units available[]
- Short Swordsman at Barracks
- Broad Swordsman at Barracks
- Improved Bowman at Archery Range
- Composite Bowman at Archery Range
- Chariot Archer at Archery Range (Prerequisites Wheel)
- Chariot at Stable (Prerequisites Wheel)
- Cavalry at Stable
- Camel Rider at Stable (Rise of Rome)
- Hoplite at Academy
- Stone Thrower at Siege Workshop
- Priest at Temple
- Trade Cart at Market
- Fishing Ship at Docks
- Merchant Ship at Docks
- War Galley at Docks
Civilization bonuses[]
- Greeks: Advancing to the Bronze Age is 10% faster.
History[]
ā | Characterized by competition for valuable resources, increasingly sophisticated technologies, metalworking, trade, colonization, centralized government, institutionalized religion, highly organized military systems, and conquest. | ā |
—Age of Empires manual |
The Bronze Ages are known by historians as a period of time where civilizations become more centralized and urbanized due to a surplus of food through extensive farming. This historical period features use of metal materials which allows new technologies to be developed. The most notable feature to this time period is the development of written languages and the invention of the wheel.
Ages in the Age of Empires series | |
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Age of Empires | |
Stone Age Ā· Tool Age Ā· Bronze Age Ā· Iron Age Cut: Prehistoric Age Ā· Republic Age | |
Age of Empires II | |
Dark Age Ā· Feudal Age Ā· Castle Age Ā· Imperial Age | |
Age of Mythology | |
Archaic Age Ā· Classical Age Ā· Heroic Age Ā· Mythic Age Ā· Titan Age | |
Age of Empires III | |
Exploration Age Ā· Commerce Age Ā· Fortress Age Ā· Industrial Age Ā· Imperial Age Revolution | |
Age of Empires IV | |
Dark Age Ā· Feudal Age Ā· Castle Age Ā· Imperial Age |