Arambai unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Arambai

Archer
Wood75
Gold60
Hit Points60
Attack12
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor1
Train Time18s
Speed1.3

Evolution

Food 1100 Gold 650

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
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Siege
Villagers
Villagers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Skirmisher
Skirmisher
Camel Rider
Camel Rider
Eagle Warrior
Eagle Warrior
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Cavalry

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Arambai is a **high-damage close-range cavalry archer**. Devastating DPS when positioned correctly, wasted at long range.

Tactical Playbook

Close Range

Get within 2 tiles for near-100% accuracy. At max range you miss constantly.

High Damage

12 attack is massive for ranged cavalry. Melts low-armor targets.

Hit and Run

Charge in, fire close, retreat. Repeat until enemies die.

Critical Point

**Low accuracy at range**. Missing wastes your high damage. Always close the gap before firing.

Understanding The Stats

The Arambai offers devastating damage potential limited by accuracy that requires close-range combat.

Huge Attack

12 Damage

Highest ranged cavalry damage. Devastating when accurate.

Low Accuracy

~50% at max range

Terrible at distance. Need to be close.

Fragile

60 HP, 0/1

Low HP and minimal armor.

No Food

75W 60G

Wood/gold only. Saves food for other units.

Coach's Tip

12 damage per hit is massive. At close range where you hit 100%, you outdamage everything. Micro is essential.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+2

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.