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This article is about the technology in Age of Empires IV. For the unit in Age of Empires, see Phalangite.

Phalanx is a unique technology available to the Abbasid Dynasty and Ayyubids in Age of Empires IV that can be researched at the Barracks starting in the Feudal Age. Once researched, the attack range of Spearmen is increased by 100%.

Civilization bonuses[]

  • CivIcon-AbbasidAoE4 Abbasid Dynasty: While in Golden Age Tier 2/3, the research speed of this technology is +15%/+20%, respectively. If Preservation of Knowledge has been researched, this technology costs -20%.
  • CivIcon-AyyubidsAoE4 Ayyubids: While in Golden Age Tier 2 or higher, the research speed of this technology is +50%.

Changelog[]

  • Originally, Phalanx was available at the House of Wisdom. With update 8324, it is available at the Barracks.
Technologies in Age of Empires IV
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FoodHorticulture ยท Fertilization ยท Precision Cross-Breeding
Gold/StoneSpecialized Pick ยท Acid Distillation ยท Cupellation
HuntingProfessional Scouts ยท Survival Techniques
FishingExtended Lines ยท Drift Nets
VillagerWheelbarrow ยท Textiles
RelicTithe Barns
Military technologies
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Ranged damageSteeled Arrow ยท Balanced Projectiles ยท Platecutter Point
Melee armorFitted Leatherwork ยท Insulated Helm ยท Master Smiths
Ranged armorIron Undermesh ยท Wedge Rivets ยท Angled Surfaces
Ship (General)Armored Hull ยท Shipwrights
Archer ShipExtra Hammocks ยท Heated Shot
Incendiary ShipIncendiaries ยท Explosives
Springald ShipSpringald Crews ยท Swivel Cannon ยท Mounted Guns
Siege (General)Siege Engineering ยท Greased Axles ยท Siege Works
Siege (Specific)Geometry ยท Adjustable Crossbars ยท Roller Shutter Triggers ยท Lightweight Beams
MiscellaneousSpyglass ยท Biology ยท Elite Army Tactics ยท Incendiary Arrows ยท Chemistry
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Building-specific technologies
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Unique technologies
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CivIcon-AyyubidsAoE4 AyyubidsPhalanx ยท Teak Masts ยท Infantry Support ยท Siege Carpentry ยท Sultan's Mamluks ยท House of Wisdom technologies (Advancement ยท Logistics ยท Growth ยท Industry ยท Master Smiths ยท Reinforment ยท Advisors ยท Bazaar)
CivIcon-ByzantinesAoE4 ByzantinesHeavy Dromon ยท Liquid Explosives ยท Expilatores ยท Trapezites ยท Numeri ยท Greek Fire Projectiles ยท Mercenary contracts (Eastern ยท Western ยท Silk Road) ยท Veteran Contract ยท Elite Contract ยท Teardrop Shields ยท Ferocious Speed ยท Border Settlements ยท Mangonel Emplacement
CivIcon-ChineseAoE4 ChineseReload Drills ยท Ancient Techniques ยท Pyrotechnics ยท Imperial Examinations ยท Additional Barrels ยท Battle Hardened ยท Extra Materials ยท Handcannon Slits ยท Thunderclap Bombs
CivIcon-DelhiAoE4 Delhi SultanateArmored Beasts ยท Howdahs ยท Forced March ยท Village Fortresses ยท Honed Blades ยท Tranquil Venue ยท Lookout Towers ยท Reinforced Foundations ยท All-Seeing Eye ยท Efficient Production ยท Sanctity ยท Swiftness ยท Zeal ยท Hearty Rations ยท Slow-Burning Defenses ยท Manuscript Trade
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CivIcon-FrenchAoE4 FrenchCrossbow Stirrups ยท Gambesons ยท Royal Bloodlines ยท Enlistment Incentives ยท Long Guns ยท Cantled Saddles ยท Chivalry ยท Merchant Guilds
CivIcon-HREAoE4 Holy Roman EmpireSlate and Stone Construction ยท Reinforced Defenses ยท Devoutness ยท Heavy Maces ยท Two-Handed Weapons ยท Fire Stations ยท Inspired Warriors ยท Riveted Chain Mail ยท Steel Barding
CivIcon-JapaneseAoE4 JapaneseTowara ยท Takezaiku ยท Fudasashi ยท Copper Plating ยท Tatara ยท Hizukuri ยท Kobuse-gitae ยท Yaki-ire ยท Odachi ยท Nagae Yari ยท Do-maru Armor ยท Kabura-ya Whistling Arrow ยท Daimyo Manor ยท Daimyo Palace ยท Shogunate Castle ยท Zen ยท Nehan ยท Five Mountain Ministries ยท Shinto Rituals ยท Gion Festival ยท Bunrei
CivIcon-JeannedArcAoE4 Jeanne d'ArcCrossbow Stirrups ยท Gambesons ยท Royal Bloodlines ยท Long Guns ยท Cantled Saddles ยท Chivalry ยท Companion Equipment ยท Ordinance Company ยท Merchant Guilds
CivIcon-MaliansAoE4 MaliansBanco Repairs ยท Farima Leadership ยท Imported Armor ยท Local Knowledge ยท Poisoned Arrows ยท Precision Training ยท Canoe Tactics
CivIcon-MongolsAoE4 MongolsImproved technologies ยท Whistling Arrows ยท Yam Network ยท Piracy ยท Superior Mobility ยท Monastic Shrines ยท Additional Torches ยท Raid Bounty ยท Stone Bounty ยท Siha Bow Limbs ยท Stone Commerce ยท Steppe Lancers ยท Pax Mongolica
CivIcon-OrderoftheDragonAoE4 Order of the DragonSlate and Stone Construction ยท Reinforced Defenses ยท Fire Stations ยท Inspired Warriors ยท War Horses ยท Dragon Fire ยท Golden Cuirass ยท Dragon Scale Leather ยท Zornhau ยท Bodkin Bolts
CivIcon-OttomansAoE4 OttomansJanissary Guns ยท Imperial Fleet ยท Advanced Academy ยท Anatolian Hills ยท Fast Training ยท Field Work ยท Great Bombard Emplacement ยท Janissary Company ยท Mehter Drums ยท Military Campus ยท Siege Crews ยท Trade Bags
CivIcon-RusAoE4 RusFine Tuned Guns ยท Boyar's Fortitude ยท Mounted Training ยท Knight Poleaxes ยท Siege Crew Training ยท Wandering Town ยท Divine Light ยท Fervor ยท Saint's Veneration ยท Banded Arms ยท Castle Watch ยท Castle Turret ยท Adaptable Hulls
CivIcon-ZhuXiLegacyAoE4 Zhu Xi's LegacyRegional Inspection ยท Single Whip Reform ยท Imperial Red Seals ยท Advanced Administration ยท Military Affairs Bureau ยท Thunderclap Bombs ยท Handcannon Slits ยท Cloud of Terror ยท Roar of the Dragon ยท 10000 Bolts ยท Dynastic Protectors
Removed technologies
Season Two UpdateShipwrights
Season Three UpdateAdditional Sails ยท Navigator Lookout ยท Extra Ballista ยท Chaser Cannons ยท Patchwork Repairs ยท Clinker Construction ยท Cedar Hulls
Season Four UpdateImproved Blessing ยท Saint's Reach
Season Five UpdateReusable Barrels ยท Benediction ยท Setup Camp ยท Double Time
Season Seven UpdateMarching Drills
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