How To Auto Scout In Age of Empires 4

Scouting efficiently is one of the most important skills in Age of Empires 4. Rather than manually controlling your scout at every moment, you can set up an automated patrol route that keeps your scout exploring while you focus on other strategic tasks. This guide will show you the simple process of setting up an auto scout patrol in just a few clicks.

Setting Up Your Scout Patrol Route

To begin auto scouting, first select your scout unit. Once selected, activate the patrol command by either clicking on the patrol button or pressing the letter D on your keyboard.

After activating patrol mode, hold Shift and click along the path you want your scout to walk. This will set a waypoint route that your scout will follow automatically. You can create multiple waypoints to form a complete patrol circuit.

Creating a Complete Patrol Loop

Once you’ve set your initial path, your scout will walk along the waypoints you’ve created. When the scout reaches the end of the patrol route, it will automatically return and patrol the path again in a continuous loop.

Exploring Unexplored Areas

The most effective way to use auto scout is to set your patrol route through unexplored areas on the map. This way, your scout will continuously explore new territory and return to your base automatically, giving you vision of the map without requiring constant manual input.

Summary

Auto scouting in Age of Empires 4 is a straightforward three-step process: select your scout, activate patrol mode with D or the patrol button, and Shift-click to set your waypoint path through unexplored areas. Your scout will then continuously patrol this route on its own, allowing you to focus on other important aspects of your strategy while maintaining map vision.

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