Boyar unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Boyar

Cavalry
Food60
Gold70
Hit Points100
Attack12
Melee Armor4
Pierce Armor2
Train Time15s
Speed1.3

Evolution

Boyar

Castle

Elite Boyar

Imperial
Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Knight
Knight
Cavalier
Cavalier
?
Infantry
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Camel Rider
Camel Rider
Arbalester
Arbalester
Monk
Monk

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Boyar is a **melee-specialized heavy cavalry**. Exceptional melee armor makes it dominant in cavalry fights.

Tactical Playbook

Cavalry Fights

4 melee armor means Knights deal only 8 damage to you. You win cavalry duels.

Anti-Infantry

Infantry deals reduced damage. Champions deal only 9 damage per hit.

Cost Effective

60F/70G is cheaper than Knights. Good value for the stats.

Critical Point

**Only 2 pierce armor**. Archers can still hurt you. Don't rely on armor vs ranged masses.

Understanding The Stats

The Boyar offers exceptional melee defense at the cost of average ranged protection.

Massive Melee Armor

4/2

Highest melee armor on cavalry. Dominates melee fights.

Good HP

100 HP

Solid health pool. With armor, very tanky in melee.

Decent Attack

12 Damage

Standard cavalry attack. Gets the job done.

Fast Speed

1.3 tiles/s

Standard cavalry speed. Good mobility.

Coach's Tip

4 melee armor means Knights (12 attack) only deal 8 damage. You deal 10 to them (12-2 armor). You clearly win 1v1.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.