French (Age of Empires IV)

This article is about the civilization in Age of Empires IV. For other uses, see French.

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French Civilization information Continent Europe Focus Trade, Cavalry and Keeps Unique units Royal Knight Arbalétrier Galleass Cannon Difficulty 1/3 The French civilization music theme The French are a playable European civilization in Age of Empires IV. Civilization overview “ 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. ” — Strengths “ 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. ” — Civilization bonuses Faster Villager and Scout production per Age (10%, 15%, 20%, 20%). Economic technology 30% cheaper. Resource drop-off buildings 25 Wood cheaper. Trade Posts are revealed on the minimap at the start of the game. Traders can return any resource to the market. Melee damage techs are researched for free at the Blacksmith. Trade Ships return 20% more gold. Units produced from an Archery Range or Stable within the influence of a Keep are 20% cheaper. Unique units “ 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. ” — Landmarks Dark Age Chamber of Commerce School of Cavalry Feudal Age Guild Hall Royal Institute Castle Age College of Artillery Red Palace Unique buildings Notre Dame (Wonder) Unique technologies Chivalry (Stable) Cantled Saddles (Stable) Gambesons (Archery Range) Crossbow Stirrups (Archery Range) Enlistment Incentives (Keep) Royal Bloodlines (University) Mastery Challenges French Mastery In the face of invasion, plague and revolt, medieval France paved a hard-won path from adversity to prosperity. Once a land of fragmented rule bound to a code of chivalry, a unified nation emerged, forged under the roar of cannon fire. In-game dialogue The French units speak Old French with modern diction. As the ages progress, the language drifts further away from Gallo-Romance towards Middle French. Trivia The flag of the French most closely resembles the flag of France under the Capetian dynasty in 14th-16th centuries and features Fleur-de-lis. The Dark Age architecture of the French is based on the reconstructed Norman houses at the Stansted Mountfitchet Castle. Gallery A French city Imperial Age French City Notre Dame References