Camel Scout unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Camel Scout

Cavalry
Food55
Gold60
Hit Points70
Attack2
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time22s
Speed1.2

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Villagers (barely)

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Everything Military

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Early game scout and cavalry line starter

Tactical Playbook

Scouting Only

With 2 attack, Camel Scouts are for scouting, not fighting. Explore the map and find your opponent.

Camel Line

They upgrade into Camel Riders. Start building them early to have a camel mass in Castle Age.

Economic Raiding

70 HP is decent for villager harassment. Hit and run against unprotected economies.

Critical Point

Only 2 attack means you lose to virtually everything in combat. Never fight military units.

Understanding The Stats

Camel Scouts are weak individually but set up Gurjaras' powerful camel line. They're an investment, not a fighter.

Minimal Attack

2

Almost no combat capability

No Armor

0/0

No protection at all

Decent HP

70

Survives enough to scout

Good Speed

1.2

Fast enough for scouting duties

Coach's Tip

2 attack is pathetic. Don't fight. Scout, raid villagers if possible, and survive to Castle Age.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Camel

Takes specific bonus damage from Pikemen.