How to Play the Abbasid Dynasty in Age of Empires IV

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The Abbasid Dynasty is a deceptively tricky civilization. Their method of advancing from Age to Age — the construction of new wings at the House of Wisdom — separates them from every other civilization in the game, and is the focal point around which the rest of the civilization spins. Here’s what you need to know to make the Abbasid Dynasty sing.

Where other civilizations build new Landmarks to advance to subsequent Ages, the Abbasid Dynasty instead builds new wings in the House of Wisdom. This presents an early challenge for the Abbasid, as building the House of Wisdom itself and constructing a new wing are both actions that cost resources, but don’t immediately provide a benefit.

It’s critical to balance this early resource deficit with the Abbasid’s exceptional ability for early harassment. Because their infantry can construct siege weapons from the very start, early sorties to disrupt opponent bases are more durable and threatening. These attacks can be used to buy time while you catch up on resources. The Abbasid Dynasty’s 25% faster Berry Bush gathering is also useful in fielding those early soldiers.

But the House of Wisdom does more than advance the Ages. It also holds all the Abbasid Dynasty’s unique technologies, and provides the locus point for the Golden Age system. Golden Ages are the key to Abbasid success. The more structures are built within the sphere of influence around the House of Wisdom, the faster tech is researched, the faster Villagers gather, and the faster production takes place. Rushing these Golden Ages is of vital importance.

Golden Age Tier 1 (10 Structures): Villager gathering rate +10% for all resources.
Golden Age Tier 2 (30 Structures): Villager gathering rate +15% for all resources. Research speeds +15%.
Golden Age Tier 3 (60 Structures): Villager gathering rate +20% for all resources. Research speeds +20%. Production speeds +20%.

The Abbasid Dynasty also benefits from its Camel Archer and Camel Riders, both of which passively nerf nearby enemy cavalry. Camel Riders also deal extra damage to cavalry. This makes the Abbasid Dynasty a plausible counter to the French, who rely heavily on their cavalry.

If you’re looking for help with other Age of Empires IV civilizations, check out our guides for the Rus, the English, and the French.

Abbasid Dynasty Landmarks — Wings

The House of Wisdom contains civilization technology for the Abbasid Dynasty. Abbasids advance in Ages through the House of Wisdom. Constructing wings advances to the next Age and gains additional technology. Here are the technologies unlocked in the House itself, and then technologies each wing unlocks.

Culture Wing

Economic Wing

Military Wing

Trade Wing

Abbasid Dynasty Unique Units

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