New Age of Empires 4 Balance Patch Makes It the Best RTS
Relic Entertainment has released the first patch of 2022 for Age of Empires IV and it focuses on balance changes and bug fixes.
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Daniel
WHAT IS IN THE NEW AGE OF EMPIRES 4 PATCH?
There is a lot to jump into, so let’s see what the new patch is all about.
AoE Patch 10257 Notes:
General:
- Matchmaking pool of players increased by 67% to increase the speed of finding matches and improve quality of match-ups.
- Scouts will now move 35% slower when carrying carcasses.
- Horseman ranged armor is increased from 1 to 2 for levels II-IV.
HRE:
- Spearmen activate Spearwall correctly.
- Prelate will no longer get stuck when inspiring other units.
Rus:
- Horse Archers attack slower and fire rate is changed from 2.0 to 2.5.
- Horse Archers will no longer gain additional attack speed and damage from Incendiary Arrows.
- Warrior Monks move 25% slower when carrying relics.
Mongols:
- Starting wood decreased by 50.
- Outpost cost is increased to 100 wood.
- You can no longer own multiple Ovoos through exploits.
- Mongol Khaganate Palace is now packed correctly.
Delhi Sultanate:
- Spearmen activate Spearwall correctly.
- Mosques no longer increase Keep tech times.
- Research time with Piety base reduced to 135 seconds from 600.
- Explosives base research time increased to 900 seconds from 300.
- Chaser Cannons research time increased to 1350 seconds from 450.
- Hardened Spearmen research time reduced to 105 seconds from 210.
- Sanctity base research time reduced to 210 seconds from 300.
- Herbal Medicine research time reduced to 180 seconds from 300.
- Honed Blades research time reduced reduced to 300 seconds from 1350.
Chinese:
- Fire Lancer cost increased to 120F/20W/20G from 80F/20W/20G.
- Fire Lancer bonus damage vs. ranged unit type removed.
- Fire Lancer III health increased to 155 from 135.
- Fire Lancer III charged weapon AoE now deals 50% damage to surrounding units instead of 100%.
- Fire Lancer III Torch damage reduced to 36 from 51.
- Fire Lancer IV health increased to 180 from 160.
- Fire Lancer IV weapon damage decreased to 13 from 15.
- Fire Lancer IV charged weapon damage reduced to 23 from 25.
- Fire Lancer IV charged weapon AoE now deals 50% damage to surrounding units.
- Fire Lancer IV Torch damage reduced to 40 from 55.
The latest Age of Empires IV patch is designed to improve competition and promote a fair and fun experience across all skill levels.
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