How to Use Traders in Age of Empires 4

Trading is a fundamental economic strategy in Age of Empires 4 that can significantly boost your gold production. This guide will walk you through the simple steps needed to set up and manage traders effectively, helping you maximize your resource generation and gain an economic advantage over your opponents.

Finding a Trade Post

The first step in using traders is locating a trade post on the map. To do this effectively, take your scout unit and explore the surrounding area to find an available trade post.

Creating Your Trader

Once you’ve identified a trade post location, you’ll need to create a trader unit. After you’ve built your trader, select it by clicking on it to bring up the unit’s action menu.

Initiating the Trade

With your trader selected, you’ll see a trade button displayed at the bottom of your screen. Click on this trade button, then click on the trade post to establish the trading route and begin trading.

Earning Gold

Once your trader is actively trading, every time the trader returns to your base, he will automatically produce gold for your civilization. This creates a steady income stream that continues as long as your trader remains active.

Summary

Using traders in Age of Empires 4 is straightforward: scout to find a trade post, create a trader unit, select the trade button, click on the trade post, and watch your gold production increase. This simple economic system is essential for maintaining a strong economy throughout the game and funding your military expansion.

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