Elite Arambai unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Arambai

Archer
Wood75
Gold60
Hit Points65
Attack17
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor2
Train Time18s
Speed1.3

Evolution

Food 1100 Gold 650

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
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Siege
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Buildings
Villagers
Villagers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Elite Skirmisher
Elite Skirmisher
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Elite Eagle Warrior
Elite Eagle Warrior
Paladin
Paladin

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Arambai becomes a **close-range devastation machine** with damage rivaling gunpowder units.

Tactical Playbook

17 Damage

Higher than Hand Cannoneers. Melts anything in range.

Still Close Range

Accuracy unchanged. Must get close for maximum effect.

Slightly Tankier

65 HP survives a bit longer. Still fragile though.

Critical Point

**Accuracy still terrible at range**. All that damage is wasted if you miss. Position aggressively.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade dramatically increases damage while maintaining the close-range accuracy requirement.

Massive Attack

17 Damage

+5 over base. One of highest ranged attacks.

More HP

65 HP

+5 HP. Slightly better survival.

Same Accuracy

Low at range

Still need to close distance.

Building Damage

+3 vs Buildings

20 damage to structures. Excellent raider.

Coach's Tip

17 damage at close range is devastating. Champions (70 HP) die in 4 hits. Arbalester die in 2-3 hits. Nothing survives massed Elite Arambai.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+3

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.