
Each subtype can be converted into any other subtype, provided you already have access to the other vessels.įrom age I - The fishing boat lodya (Category: T Worker, ship). The rus' also have access to a unique fleet: the lodya ships. The streltsy is effective against melee units. It gets a bonus when stationary: speed of fire. Inexpensive, it is a unit with both gunpowder weapons and hand-to-hand attack. He can also heal allied units.Īt age IV - The streltsy (Category: Light Infantry). This gives them more armour and extra damage.

He inflicts little damage but grants bonuses to nearby units in combat once he has attacked. The warrior monk can capture sacred places, convert enemies and recover relics. The mounted archer can easily take down slow melee units, but is less effective against a distant target.įrom age III - The warrior-monk (Category: Religious cavalry). The Rus' have 3 unique units, which can be unlocked:įrom age III - The cavalry archer (Category: Light cavalry at a distance). They have more life and additional garrison spaces.

All this period will make you discover different epochs in 4 ages: traditional Slavic, the Rus' golden age, the fall of the Mongol influence and the appearance of Muscovy Duchy. During this period the Rus' civilisation was caught between two powerful enemies, had to deal with particularly harsh winters and notable political instability. In Age of Empires 4, the Rus' cover a period from 882 to 1547 AD. Here's everything you need to know about Rus' in Age of Empires 4.ĭifficulty estimated by the developers : ★ ★ ☆

To be fully effective, they require excellent economic control throughout the game, but the payoff is worth it. In Age of Empires 4, the Rus' are the best at converting their wealth into powerful armies.
