Caravel unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Caravel

Ship
Wood90
Gold34
Hit Points130
Attack6
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor8
Train Time36s
Speed1.42

Evolution

Food 750 Gold 475

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galley
Galley
War Galley
War Galley
Galleon
Galleon
Transport Ship
Transport Ship

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fire Ship
Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
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Demo Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Caravel is your **anti-Galley specialist**. It shreds Galley-line ships with multi-arrow volleys.

Tactical Playbook

Multi-Arrow Fire

Fires multiple arrows per attack. Higher effective DPS than single-shot ships.

Galley Bonus

+6 vs Galley-type ships. Combined with multi-arrow, dominates naval fights.

Fast Speed

1.42 speed is faster than Galleys. Can kite or chase as needed.

Critical Point

**Fire Ships counter you**. Like all Galley-types, Fire Ships closing on you is dangerous. Mix with Demo Ships or keep distance.

Understanding The Stats

The Caravel is a fast, high-DPS warship specialized in destroying Galley-line ships.

Multi-Arrow Attack

High DPS

Multiple projectiles per volley. Superior damage output.

Galley Killer

+6 vs Galley-types

Bonus damage shreds enemy Galleys and Galleons.

Fast Speed

1.42 tiles/s

Faster than standard Galleys. Good mobility.

Moderate HP

130 HP

Decent durability. Can trade but don't overcommit.

Coach's Tip

130 HP is moderate but 8 pierce armor is excellent. You take reduced arrow damage. Focus on Galley-line targets.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Galley-type ship+6
Fishing Ship+6

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Galley-type ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.