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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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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