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= Blitz =
Age of Empires IV

= Blitz =

Learn the high-risk, high-reward Blitz strategy in Age of Empires IV. Master early aggression with Tool Age units for a devastating rush.

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Learn the high-risk, high-reward Blitz strategy in Age of Empires IV. Master early aggression with Tool Age units for a devastating rush.

The Blitz is the fastest, yet most dangerous, offensive strategy in Age of Empires IV. It sacrifices economy for pure Tool Age speed, offering an intense adrenaline rush for those who dare to attempt it. A successful Blitz can be devastating to an unprepared enemy.

Walkthrough
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    Objective: Create approximately 12-14 Villagers and rush to the Tool Age. Aim to hit the enemy with Tool units before they even begin their Tool Age upgrade.
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    Timing: The best Blitzes allow arrival to the Tool Age around six minutes, with anything under seven and a half minutes being acceptable.
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    Unit Composition: Clubbers and Axers are excellent choices due to their speed and effectiveness against unprepared defenses. Bowmen can also be used with Assyria or Phoenicia.
  4. 4
    Starting Conditions: A strong starting location with easily accessible food and wood is crucial. If you don't have a good spot, do not attempt the Blitz.
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    Scouting: Find the enemy very quickly. With Shang, scout with a starting Villager. If the enemy isn't found within a few minutes (e.g., three-four minutes), the Blitz will likely fail. If the enemy isn't located by the time the 10th Villager is built, consider abandoning the Blitz.
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    Early Military: Build a barracks near the enemy's town in the Stone Age. Gather wood to build a second military building immediately upon reaching the Tool Age. Train Clubbers from a barracks while still in the Stone Age.
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    Tool Age Transition: Upon reaching the Tool Age, research Leather Infantry Armor and Toolworking. Build another Barracks and continue training Clubbers while upgrading to Axers. Aim to hit the enemy with a group of Clubbers that will be fully upgraded Axers upon arrival.
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    Attack Strategy: Send some Axers to the enemy's berry patch and others to their lumberyard. Continue producing Axers from both barracks. If food is available, produce more Villagers and houses as needed.
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    Target Prioritization: Destroy the enemy's Town Center (TC) to prevent them from reaching the Bronze Age. Also target the Storage Pit to cut off wood supply and hinder relocation of workers. Houses are a secondary target if Villagers are scarce. Avoid destroying Granaries unless necessary.
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    Post-Attack: If enemy Villagers escape, hunt them with a Scout or Axers. If the enemy attempts naval operations, engage in a scout ship war or destroy their Dock.
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    Ideal Scenario: Arrive at the Tool Age in under six minutes and attack the enemy town by seven to seven and a half minutes with upgraded Axemen, ideally before they have started their Tool Age upgrade.
Tips
  • The intense risk involved is a key part of the Blitz's appeal.
  • If you find yourself on the receiving end of a Blitz, do not attempt to Bronze Age while under heavy attack. Cancel any ongoing age-up if your TC is threatened.
  • Be wary of bodies of water; prevent the enemy from establishing a fishing economy.
  • In a successful Blitz, you can destroy the enemy's TC in under 12 minutes, often preventing them from reaching the Bronze Age.
  • Consider the enemy's resource spending; if they commit to a Bronze Age upgrade, destroying their TC just before completion can be devastating.

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