Armored Elephant unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Armored Elephant

Elephant
Food120
Gold95
Hit Points180
Attack4
Melee Armor-2
Pierce Armor140
Train Time36s
Speed0.6

Evolution

Food 700 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Buildings
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Walls
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Castles
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Town Centers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Monks
Monks
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Pikemen
Halberdiers
Halberdiers
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Cavalry

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Siege elephant for building destruction

Tactical Playbook

Building Destroyer

+90 vs buildings is massive. One Armored Elephant can solo destroy a castle with enough time.

Arrow Tank

140 pierce armor means arrows deal 1 damage. You can tank an entire army of archers.

Slow Push

0.6 speed is very slow. Plan your attacks carefully - you can't retreat.

Critical Point

-2 melee armor means cavalry and infantry shred you. Monks also convert you easily. Need support.

Understanding The Stats

Armored Elephants are the ultimate siege unit for South Asian civilizations. Their building damage is unmatched.

Building Killer

+90

Devastating damage to structures

Extreme Pierce

-2/140

Nearly immune to arrows

High HP

180

Very durable

Very Slow

0.6

Slowest siege unit

Coach's Tip

0.6 speed is painful. You commit to an attack and can't back out. Make sure you're attacking the right target.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+90
Siege Weapon+25

Armor Classes

Elephant

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Siege Weapon

Takes bonus from Mangonels and Bombard Cannons. Can be repaired.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.