Camel Archer unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Camel Archer

Archer
Wood50
Gold60
Hit Points55
Attack7
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time25s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Cavalry Archer
Cavalry Archer
Mangudai
Mangudai
Kipchak
Kipchak
Camel Rider
Camel Rider

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Skirmisher
Skirmisher
Halberdier
Halberdier
Eagle Warrior
Eagle Warrior

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Camel Archer is a **cavalry archer counter**. Bonus damage makes it devastating vs mounted ranged units.

Tactical Playbook

CA Counter

+4 vs Cavalry Archers. Mangudai and Kipchaks melt to your attacks.

Fast Raider

1.4 speed lets you chase or escape most units. Good hit-and-run.

Anti-Camel

Bonus vs Camel class helps vs enemy Camels too.

Critical Point

**0 pierce armor**. Regular foot archers deal full damage. Avoid prolonged Arbalester fights.

Understanding The Stats

The Camel Archer offers specialized anti-cavalry archer capabilities with good mobility.

CA Bonus

+4 vs Cav Archer

11 damage to HCAs. Kills them fast.

Fast Speed

1.4 tiles/s

Standard cavalry speed. Good mobility.

Decent HP

55 HP

More than most cavalry archers.

No Pierce Armor

0/0

Vulnerable to foot archers.

Coach's Tip

7 attack + 4 bonus = 11 damage to HCAs (60 HP, 1 armor). 6 hits to kill. You hard counter them.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Cavalry Archer+4
Camel+4

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Camel

Takes specific bonus damage from Pikemen.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.