One of the most noticeable mechanics Age of Empires IV is the lists of pseudo-achievements called masteries. The French Mastery list encourages players to explore all the mechanics of the French Civilization, with special focus on one of their strongest units: the Royal Knights.
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Upon completion of each task in the French Mastery list, you are rewarded with 1000 experience points and you unlock information about the history of people, places, and things that influenced the course of history for France.
| Mastery | Description | Reward(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Not | Construct 4 resource drop-off buildings in the Dark Age. | French Coin Cost of the Chevauchées |
| Wheels of Burden | Research Horticulture, Double Broadax, and Specialized Pick before reaching the Castle Age. | Sheaf of Wheat The Jacquerie Revolt |
| Test of Strength I | Win a 1v1 Custom or Skirmish match against the Easy A.I. | The Black Death Wolf |
| Horsing Around | Construct the School of Cavalry Landmark and then produce 20 cavalry units. | French Rider Protection Money |
| Clever Commerce | Accrue 2000 Food, Wood, or Stone from Traders in the Feudal Age. | Fleur-de-lis Banner Pattern Black Monday |
| In Shining Armor | Produce 40 Royal Knights from the Stable under the influence of a nearby Keep. | French Crossbow A War of Treaties |
| Test of Strength II | Win a 1v1 Custom or Skirmish match against the Intermediate A.I. | A Dash for Glory Shepherd |
| Swift Bolts | Research Crossbow Stirrups and defeat 20 enemy units with Arbalétriers. | French Armored Cavalry A Battle of Bows |
| Paint it Red | Construct the Red Palace Landmark and use it to kill 30 enemies. | Fleur-de-lis The Champagne Fairs |
| Master Craftsmen | Accrue 2000 Food, Wood, Gold, or Stone from the Guild Hall Landmark in the Castle Age. | French Lancer Staying in the Saddle |
| Test of Strength III | Win a 1v1 Custom or Skirmish match against the Hard A.I. | French Blacksmith King of Glass |
| Fellowship | Win the match with a surviving army of 25 cavalry. | Blanche de Castile The Pavise |
| Military Wharf | Kill 10 enemy units with Galleasses affected by the Armored Hull technology. | French Courtier The Position of Honor |
| With a Flourish | Achieve a Wonder victory while 20 Traders are active. | Jeanne D'arc The Bureau Brothers |
| Test of Strength IV | Win a 1v1 Custom or Skirmish match against the Hardest A.I. | Pointed Dag Banner Shape The Retrial of Jeanne D'arc |
That's it for the French Mastery list!
Be sure to check out our other lists of Masteries in Age of Empires IV! We have a list for Holy Roman Empire Mastery Achievements and Delhi Sultanate Mastery Achievements.
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All French Mastery Achievements and Rewards in Age of Empires IV
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