Cannon Galleon unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Cannon Galleon

Ship
Wood200
Gold150
Hit Points120
Attack50
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor6
Train Time46s
Speed1.1

Evolution

Food 525 Wood 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Building
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Dock
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Tower
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Castle
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Slow ships

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
Heavy Demolition Ship
Heavy Demolition Ship
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Galleon (in numbers)

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Cannon Galleon is your **naval siege platform**. Use it to destroy shoreline infrastructure.

Tactical Playbook

Building Destruction

50 attack with +35 vs Buildings shreds shoreline structures. TCs, Docks, and production buildings melt.

Range Dominance

13 range outranges everything except Elite Cannon Galleons. You dictate engagements at sea.

Castle Assault

Cannon Galleons can take down Castles near water. Combine with land siege for devastating attacks.

Critical Point

**Fast Fire Ships delete you**. Your 1.1 speed can't escape. Always have Galleons protecting your Cannon Galleons.

Understanding The Stats

The Cannon Galleon is a specialized siege ship designed for building destruction from extreme range.

Extreme Range

13 Range

Outranges almost everything. Safely destroys buildings from water.

High Attack

50 Attack

Massive damage per shot. Combined with building bonus, devastating.

Slow Speed

1.1 tiles/s

Very slow. Vulnerable to closing ships. Needs protection.

Expensive

200W 150G

Heavy investment. Protect them carefully.

Coach's Tip

Your 1.1 speed is your biggest weakness. Fast Fire Ships at 1.43 speed will catch you. Never let Cannon Galleons get isolated.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+35
Ship+15
Siege Weapon+40

Armor Classes

Ship

Takes bonus from Heated Shot, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships.

Gunpowder Unit

Vulnerable to Condottieros.