Battering Ram unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Battering Ram

Siege Weapon
Wood160
Gold75
Hit Points175
Attack2
Melee Armor-3
Pierce Armor180
Train Time36s
Speed0.5

Evolution

Capped Ram

Imperial
Food 300

Siege Ram

Imperial
Food 1000 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Building
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Tower
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Town Center
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Castle

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Knight
Knight
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Cavalry
Villager
Villager
Mangonel
Mangonel

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Battering Ram is your **anti-building specialist**. It absorbs arrow fire and destroys enemy infrastructure while your army fights.

Tactical Playbook

Infantry Garrison

Garrison 4 infantry inside to double your attack speed. The infantry are protected from arrows and can unload to fight if needed.

Arrow Sponge

Use Rams to tank Town Center and Castle fire. With 180 pierce armor, TC arrows deal only 1 damage. Push under enemy defenses fearlessly.

Production Denial

Target Barracks, Archery Ranges, and Stables first. Denying production wins games faster than killing units.

Critical Point

**Melee units destroy Rams**. Knights deal full damage, and even Villagers can kill Rams quickly. Always have infantry escort to protect your Rams from melee attacks.

Understanding The Stats

The Battering Ram trades speed and combat ability for extreme arrow resistance and building destruction.

Arrow Immunity

180 Pierce Armor

Almost complete immunity to arrow damage. Town Centers and Castles barely scratch you.

Building Killer

+150 vs Buildings

Massive bonus damage against buildings. A few hits destroys most structures.

Garrison Bonus

4 Infantry Slots

Each garrisoned infantry increases attack speed. Full garrison doubles your DPS.

Slow Movement

0.5 Speed

Very slow. Plan your approach and don't chase. Commit to targets.

Coach's Tip

Your -3 melee armor is brutal. A Villager deals 6 damage per hit to you, killing you in 30 hits. Always protect Rams with infantry - never send them in alone against melee threats.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+150
Siege Weapon+40

Armor Classes

Siege Weapon

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

Ram

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.