Age of Wonders 4: How to Heal Your Units

In this guide, I will explain how to heal your units in Age of Wonders 4 to help your army be prepared for any encounter they’ll have to face.

After battle, your damaged units will remain damaged and only start regenerating HP at an extremely slow rate.

If you want to be ready for the next battle, you’ll need to make sure your units are fully healed. Thankfully, there are various ways to heal your units via Perks, Items, and certain Abilities.

Also, if you just started your playthrough, don’t forget to check out our guide on the best Traits in Age of Wonders 4 to ensure you’re starting on the right foot.

Here’s everything you need to know about healing your units in Age of Wonders 4, plus a few tips you probably didn’t even know you needed.

How to Heal Units in Age of Wonders 4

There are several ways to heal your units, and each comes with its quirks, limitations, and moments where you’ll mutter, “Why didn’t I think of this sooner?”

Some methods are passive, while others require a bit more planning or a well-timed spell. Keep in mind that most of these methods are situational and will depend on your units, items, and skills unlocked. Here’s the rundown on how to heal units in Age of Wonders 4:

1. Natural Regeneration

What It Is: Units heal passively when they’re hanging out in your territory—5 HP per turn in the wilderness and 25 HP per turn inside a city. Outside your territory? Forget about it.

Pro Tip: Always retreat wounded units to a city if you can afford the downtime. It’s slow but reliable. Pair this with faster territory expansion to keep the healing zone nearby.

2. Natural Recovery (Perk)

What It Does: Unlock this perk via the Nature Affinity Tree to boost healing rates for all units in your territory by +15 HP per turn.

Why It’s Great: This perk turns a trickle into a respectable stream of healing. It’s especially useful when you’re juggling multiple armies in different regions.

Fun Fact: If you’ve been avoiding the Nature Affinity Tree because it doesn’t seem “cool,” think again. Trees are cool. Literally.

3. Support Units

What They Do: Some support units can heal allies during combat. The catch? The healing only lasts during the fight, so don’t rely on it to patch up wounds permanently.

Strategy Tip: Use support units to prolong battles when you’re up against tougher enemies. Keeping your frontline units alive longer can be the difference between victory and a trip back to the respawn screen.

4. Army Heal (Spell)

What It Is: A game-changer unlocked through the Tome of Faith. This spell heals your entire army in one go.

Why You’ll Love It: It’s like the ultimate group hug for your troops. Keep it ready for emergencies, especially after grueling fights.

Caution: The mana cost isn’t cheap, so don’t spam it like it’s a cheat code.

Also read: How to Split and Merge Armies in AoW4

5. Wand of Healing (Item)

What It Does: Equip this nifty item on a unit to give them healing powers.

Why It’s Handy: It’s like carrying a pocket medic. Keep it on a tanky unit so they can wade into battle and keep their buddies alive.

Heads-Up: It’s rare, so don’t toss it on just anyone.

6. Hero Skills

What They Offer: Your hero can unlock skills that allow them to heal allies, turning them into a walking safety net.

Pro Move: Prioritize these skills if you’re the kind of player who treats every unit like it’s your favorite pet.

Also, to increase your units’ survivability, don’t forget to check out our guide on the best Race & Trait combos in Age of Wonders 4.

7. Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Healing Strategies

Want to get fancy? Here are a few additional tips that even experienced players sometimes overlook:

Terrain Advantage: Certain terrain bonuses can make natural healing faster. Learn where to park your armies for the best recovery.
Healing Synergy Builds: Combine perks, items, and spells to stack healing effects. Imagine healing so fast it feels like cheating. Almost.
Avoid Damage Altogether: Sometimes, the best healing is not taking damage at all. Use terrain and defensive buffs to minimize casualties.

Practical Tips for Healing (and Staying Alive) in Age of Wonders 4

Plan Ahead: Healing in this game isn’t instant, so think long-term. If you’re relying on city healing, set up an army rotation system.
Split and Conquer: Keep one group resting while another fights. It’s like managing shifts at a fast-food joint, but with swords.
Invest in Infrastructure: Build structures that enhance healing in your cities or speed up unit production so you’re never shorthanded.

Also read: How to Annex Province in Age of Wonders 4

Why Healing Matters (And Why the Game Makes You Work for It)

Healing in Age of Wonders 4 is mostly about keeping your strategy flexible and viable. A damaged army can’t push forward effectively, and retreating to babysit your units is a buzzkill.

The game makes healing intentionally tricky by forcing you to think ahead. But with the tips above, you already have this covered!

Wrapping up

Based on the units, spells, and items you have, select the way that fits you best and you’ll be able to keep your units healed. If you’re still in the early game, you can always leave them waiting inside a city until they heal.

What’s your go-to method for healing your units? Do you park them in your city, or have you unlocked a different method? Let us know in the comments below.

Before leaving, consider also checking out our guide on how to complete the Web of Madness quest and find the Fallen Emperor or How to Explore Ancient Wonders. While the quest is fairly easy, there’s a bug that can confuse many players.

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