Order of the Dragon

The Order of the Dragon is a variant of Age of Empires IV’s Holy Roman Empire civilization and available with The Sultans Ascend Expansion.

The Order of the Dragon boasts quality over quantity. With extensively trained and lavishly outfitted nobles bolstering their ranks, the Order of the Dragon excels at raising an elite army unlike any other.  

The Order of the Dragon is inspired by the chivalric order founded by Sigismund of Luxembourg in 1408, who later became the Holy Roman Emperor from 1433-1437. 

Playing the Order of the Dragon 

Although more expensive than other civilizations, the soldiers of the Order of the Dragon stand without equal. Playing the Order of the Dragon means commanding a small, elite force that is not to be underestimated. 

Equipped with superior armor, weaponry, and training, the Order of the Dragon’s military lives longer, hits harder, and attacks from greater range than their counterparts. Each unit has specific traits that enhance its capabilities, allowing players to employ a variety of powerful military compositions and counters to thwart their enemies. 

A focus on quality carries over into the Order of the Dragon’s economy. Villagers are more expensive, but are hardier, gather faster, and construct buildings more quickly. 

The Order of the Dragon Units at a Glance 

Gilded Archer

The Gilded Archer is a highly skilled bowman, able to attack from a greater range with incredible speed. 

Gilded Landsknecht 

The Gilded Landsknecht is an imposing light infantry unit, possessing a devastating sweep attack capable of erasing entire armies in seconds. 

Gilded Knight 

The Gilded Knights are powerful heavy cavalry clad in resplendent armor, enabling superior survivability. 

Gilded Archer

The Gilded Archer is a highly skilled bowman, able to attack from a greater range with incredible speed. 

Gilded Landsknecht 

The Gilded Landsknecht is an imposing light infantry unit, possessing a devastating sweep attack capable of erasing entire armies in seconds. 

Gilded Knight 

The Gilded Knights are powerful heavy cavalry clad in resplendent armor, enabling superior survivability. 

The Order of the Dragon through the Ages 

Age 1

From Age 1, the Order of the Dragon centers its economy around the Gilded Villager. An expensive villager that collects resources more efficiently and constructs buildings faster. 

Age 2

In Age 2, the Order of the Dragon gains access to many powerful units, including the Gilded Spearman: an exceptional anti-cavalry unit capable of dealing area-of-effect damage to buildings after researching its unique technology. 

Age 3

In Age 3, the Gilded Crossbowman becomes available to the Order of the Dragon. This elite crossbow unit possesses greater range and even higher bonus damage against heavy units than a normal crossbowman. 

Age 4

In Age 4, the Order of the Dragon may research the Gilded War Horses technology, allowing Gilded Knights to take significantly less damage when performing devastating charge attacks. 