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GameSpot's Guide to Age of Empires (back to home page)This will open a small remote window for navigating this guide
General Tips and StrategiesThe Civilizations you can playThe Units you can commandThe Buildings you can raise (and raze)Campaign walk-throughsExpert tips from two AOE programmers!Table of Contents
Miscellaneous Units | Infantry | Archers | Cavalry | Siege Weapons
Boats and Ships
| Towers

The UnitsSoldiers Page 1 of 15
You've got to drag your civilization from a few assorted Fred Flintstones kicking and screaming into the glorious splendor of Alexander and the Pharaohs. It's hard, but you're up for the job, provided you know your stuff. What stuff? Why, your people, your military units, and towers, of course.

Cavalry UnitIn this section you'll find information on:
Which age the units are available in
What you need to create each unit
Key research for optimizing each unit
Civilizations with bonuses for a unit
General tips and strategies for each unit
Leaf

A good command of your army requires a solid understanding of your units and how to use them effectively. There is a lot of timeless strategy in warfare that dates back, well, to the ages in this game. Infantry are often put on the frontline, backed by archers. Cavalry are fast but vulnerable in their own way. And a strong navy to dominate the sea is often key to success on land. Here are all the units you'll control in Age of Empires, and tips to help you use them efficiently and effectively.

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