Factions Forged by Your Design

In Age of Wonders 4, no two empires are the same. Each kingdom is shaped by the race you choose, the culture you embrace, and the magical tomes you unlock. The combination of these choices defines your armies, your magic, and the legacy you leave upon the world.

From arcane scholars to brutal warlords, every custom faction carries its own strengths and destiny. The banner you raise becomes the heart of your story.

Elven Necromancers

Grace bound with deathly power

Elegant and cunning, these elves embrace the Tome of Necromancy. Their armies blend swift archers with legions of the undead, commanding beauty and dread alike.

  • Dark Magic
  • Undead Legions
  • Swift Archers
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Orcish Crusaders

Strength guided by faith

Orcs devoted to the Tome of Zeal fight as holy warriors. Their brute power is tempered by divine blessings, leading charges that shatter enemy lines.

  • Holy Zeal
  • Fearless Infantry
  • Divine Fury
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Frogfolk Mystics

Swamp-born wielders of astral secrets

Amphibian tribes aligned with astral tomes wield powerful support magic. Masters of terrain and illusion, they confound their foes and inspire their allies.

  • Astral Magic
  • Illusions & Buffs
  • Swamp Masters
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Ratmen Industrialists

Cunning minds, endless machines

Ratfolk with Industrious culture thrive on engineering. Backed by constructs and disciplined ranks, they overwhelm enemies through numbers and innovation.

  • War Machines
  • Mass Armies
  • Industrial Power
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Human Shadowcasters

Ambition hidden in the dark

Humans aligned with Dark culture wield shadow tomes to spread fear and deception. Their assassins strike unseen, while curses weaken even the mightiest foes.

  • Shadow Magic
  • Deadly Assassins
  • Political Intrigue
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