AGE OF EMPIRES IV
CIVILISATION MATCHUPS
YOUR CIV
OPPONENT
Order of the DragonOrder of the Dragon
Order of the Dragon converts rapid resource gathering by efficient villagers into continuous production of expensive elite units with superior armor and damage, compounding into late-game dominance where individual unit quality overwhelms numerical disadvantage and grinds opponents through attrition rather than early aggression.
Matchup advice6 TIPS

The Barbican's Handcannon Emplacement deals a lot of damage to gilded men-at-arms, but their tankiness and the emplacement's slow attack speed mean it's not enough alone.

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Against OOTD's gilded men-at-arms, Chinese can rush to castle age and use Imperial Officials to supervise production buildings for fast crossbow production.

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Chinese Fire Lancers are effective against gilded men-at-arms but struggle against gilded Spearman and gilded crossbows.

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Against OOTD, a single gilded knight can be game-ending, so make sure to wall your flanks.

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China has that super quick pro scout, but if you don't have the gold for an Imperial Official, you're going to have a problem getting professional scouts as quickly.

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Unique Units
UNITDESCRIPTION
PrelateReligious unit inspiring nearby military units
Gilded Man-at-ArmsEnhanced melee infantry with superior armor
Gilded KnightHeavy cavalry with superior armor and survivability
Gilded ArcherSkilled bowman with greater range and speed
Gilded SpearmanAnti-cavalry unit with area-of-effect
Gilded CrossbowmanRanged unit with bonus vs heavy units
Gilded LandsknechtLight infantry with devastating sweep attack
Gilded HandcannoneerPremium gunpowder unit with superior stats
Gilded HorsemanPremium cavalry unit with superior stats
Landmarks
Aachen Chapel
Inspires all Villagers in a large radius, increasing their gather rate by +15%. Acts as a drop-off point for all resources.
Meinwerk Palace
Acts as a Blacksmith. Technologies cost 50% less and research 50% faster. Contains unique technologies.

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