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Master Age of Empires IV by understanding the roles of your villagers: Builders, Farmers, Miners, Hunters, and more. Learn how to optimize their tasks for a stronger economy.

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Master Age of Empires IV by understanding the roles of your villagers: Builders, Farmers, Miners, Hunters, and more. Learn how to optimize their tasks for a stronger economy.

Alright, let's talk about the backbone of your civilization in Age of Empires IV: your villagers! These folks are super important, and knowing what each one does is key to building a thriving economy and a strong army. Think of them as your little workers, each with a specialized job. Let's break down what they all do so you can get the most out of them.

Villager Roles:

  1. Builder: This is your go-to unit for constructing all buildings. Without them, your town won't grow!
  2. Farmer: These villagers work on Farms to gather food. To make them even better, research upgrades like Domestication, the Plow, and Irrigation. They'll deposit the food at either the Town Center or the Granary.
  3. Fisherman: They gather food from fishing spots. Like Farmers, they deposit food at the Town Center or a Storage Pit.
  4. Forager: These guys collect food from Berry Bushes. They'll bring their haul back to the Town Center or Granary.
  5. Gold Miner: They mine Gold from Gold Mines, depositing it at the Town Center or Storage Pit. Keep an eye out for upgrades like Gold Mining and Coinage to boost their output.
  6. Hunter: Hunters gather food by hunting animals like Alligators, Lions, Gazelles, and Elephants. The food goes to the Town Center or Storage Pit.
  7. Repairman: This unit is crucial for keeping your boats and buildings in good shape. Don't let your hard work fall apart!
  8. Stone Miner: They extract Stone from Stone Mines, depositing it at the Town Center or Storage Pit. Researching Stone Mining and Siegecraft will make them more efficient.
  9. Villager (Combat): When not assigned a specific task, Villagers can fight. Researching Siegecraft lets them destroy walls and towers, while Jihad significantly improves their combat effectiveness.
  10. Woodcutter: These villagers chop down trees for wood, depositing it at the Town Center or Storage Pit. Upgrades like Woodworking, Artisanship, and Craftsmanship will speed up their work.
Tips for Villager Management
  • Always keep your villagers busy! Idle villagers aren't gathering resources or contributing to your economy.
  • Assign villagers to the most efficient resource gathering spots early on.
  • Don't forget to research the upgrades mentioned for each villager type. They make a huge difference in how quickly you gather resources.
  • Consider creating specialized groups for different tasks (e.g., a group for wood, a group for gold) to keep things organized.
  • Repairmen are vital! Don't neglect them, especially when under attack.

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