Dromon unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Dromon

Ship
Wood175
Gold150
Hit Points125
Attack8
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor6
Train Time65s
Speed1.2

Evolution

Dromon

Castle

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Building
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Dock
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Galley (at range)
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Grouped ships

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
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Demo Ship (closing)
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Mass War Galleys

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Dromon is your **Castle Age siege ship**. It brings Cannon Galleon-like range before Imperial Age.

Tactical Playbook

Extreme Range

12 range in Castle Age is unmatched. Outranges everything except Castles.

Shore Bombardment

Attack bonus vs buildings makes Dromons excellent at destroying shoreline structures.

Fire Damage

Deals fire damage that can spread to grouped units. Devastating vs clumped ships.

Critical Point

**Slow at 1.2 speed**. Galleys can kite you if not supported. War Galleys at 1.43 speed will close and overwhelm you. Mix with faster ships.

Understanding The Stats

The Dromon is a unique siege warship with exceptional range for its age.

Castle Age Range

12 Range

Nearly Cannon Galleon range in Castle Age. Huge advantage.

Fire Attack

8 + Fire

Deals fire damage. Spreads to grouped targets.

Building Bonus

Good vs Buildings

Effective shore bombardment capability.

Slow Speed

1.2 tiles/s

Slower than War Galleys. Needs escort.

Coach's Tip

125 HP is good but not exceptional. Your value is range and fire damage, not tanking. Stay at maximum range.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+12
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.