The Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty is a civilization available as part of Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy. The Jin Dynasty emerged in 1115 after rebelling against the Liao Dynasty. At their peak, the Jin controlled large swathes of Northern China, waging wars against the Song Dynasty before eventually being conquered by the Mongols in 1234.
In Age of Empires IV, the Jin Dynasty leverage their dynamic economy to gain an advantage. Their unique Mounted Villager gathers exposed resources quickly, and their Emissaries travel far afield to set up Tributary States that give them a steady supply of food. Their military is no slouch either, fielding a powerful cavalry roster capable of dismantling opposing forces and laying waste to enemy lands.
Playing the Jin Dynasty
The Jin Dynasty excels with mobility, both economically and militarily. Their Mounted Villager is a faster moving and faster gathering villager that can gather resources quickly. They also field a powerful cavalry army featuring Mohe Tribesman – a mounted Archer replacement – and their imperious heavy cavalry, the Iron Pagoda.
The Jin supports their army with Grasslands, a unique building that spawns horses, which passively improves the health of their cavalry. These horses can also be used to spawn cavalry instantly at a discount should the need arise.
Their Emissaries can establish Tributary States at Trade Posts to gather food, improve trade, and increase their Mounted Villager limit. Emissaries can also be used to bribe enemy units to defect and fight for themselves.
If their aggressive play style falters, the Jin can fall back on their defensive bonuses and units. Mengan Mouke Emplacements enable them to defend their sprawling empire; these emplacements spawn cavalry defenders when opposing forces come into range. They can also utilize the Bed Crossbow – a siege weapon that fires two large bolts and is available in the Feudal Age.
The Jin Dynasty Units at a Glance
Mounted Villager
The Mounted Villager is a more expensive Villager, costing food and gold but boasting a high gather rate and increased mobility.
Iron Pagoda
The Iron Pagoda is a dangerous heavy cavalry unit that deals splash damage and has increased melee armor.
Mohe Tribesman
The Mohe Tribesman is a mounted archer replacement, trading damage for higher mobility.
Mounted Villager
The Mounted Villager is a more expensive Villager, costing food and gold but boasting a high gather rate and increased mobility.
Iron Pagoda
The Iron Pagoda is a dangerous heavy cavalry unit that deals splash damage and has increased melee armor.
Mohe Tribesman
The Mohe Tribesman is a mounted archer replacement, trading damage for higher mobility.
Jin Dynasty Technology Tree
