When playing through The Normans during the Campaign, it can be fun to see the gameplay style and capabilities of the opponent's Skirmish allows for this.
This mode in Age of Empires 4 can change so dramatically between each attempt, with different maps and civilisations requiring different gameplay techniques. Playing Skirmish mode can provide an endless amount of fun for real-time strategy fans. Additionally, make sure melee infantry is ready to attack any opponents who somehow manage to invade the area. So, be sure to have one or two Archery Ranges producing Longbowmen to assign around the area's walls.
If players are trying to defend a Wonder - an Age 4 building unique to the civilisation they're playing - defence is even more important. For the most part, defending using stone, archers and assigning Outposts in the surrounding areas is the way to keep Villagers and buildings safe. If playing as the Rus, remember that Palisade walls will be more effective than stone, as they're resistant to fire damage and their Villagers can farm wood quicker. Add gates and towers to these for entry points and assign Longbowmen along the walls, and defending the area should feel a little easier. To defend a players town, we recommend mining for stone and building stone walls around the area.
