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Melee attacks by Villagers against huntable animals have been removed to streamline gathering. :

: Several ranged units now benefit from a "Target Lock" system, ensuring they maintain their focus on a specific enemy. This feature was specifically applied to: Cavalry Archers Culverins Grenadiers

: Homecity shipments now arrive 33.33% faster once you reach the Imperial Age. Unit & Combat Changes Age.of.Empires.III.Definitive.Edition.v13.27885...

: The ranged attack multiplier against heavy infantry was increased to 2x, while its charged attack AoE was slightly reduced.

: Hitpoints increased to 150 (up from 140), and its wood cost was reduced. Qizilbash : Resource cost reduced to 120 Food and 75 Wood. Minor Fixes & Civilizations Melee attacks by Villagers against huntable animals have

: Lance charge range was reduced from 4 to 3, and its area of effect (AoE) decreased from 3 to 2.

: The Pikeman unit now gains +0.5 attack range with every direct unit upgrade, increasing its effectiveness against cavalry at higher tiers. Villager Utility : Villagers now deal 3x damage against Japanese Shrines. Unit & Combat Changes : The ranged attack

Released on October 18, 2022, for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition introduced significant gameplay mechanics, unit adjustments, and balance tweaks across multiple civilizations. Key Gameplay Mechanics