Elite Boyar unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Boyar

Cavalry
Food60
Gold70
Hit Points130
Attack14
Melee Armor8
Pierce Armor3
Train Time15s
Speed1.3

Evolution

Boyar

Castle

Elite Boyar

Imperial
Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Paladin
Paladin
Cavalier
Cavalier
Knight
Knight
Champion
Champion
?
All Melee

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Arbalester
Arbalester
Monk
Monk

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Boyar becomes **the ultimate melee cavalry**. 8 melee armor makes it nearly invincible against melee units.

Tactical Playbook

8 Melee Armor

Knights deal 4 damage. Cavaliers deal 6. You destroy them before they scratch you.

Paladin Killer

Paladins deal only 6 damage (14-8). You deal 11 (14-3). You win convincingly.

Infantry Crusher

Champions deal only 5 damage. You're nearly immune to infantry.

Critical Point

**Still weak to ranged and bonus damage**. Archers, Monks, Halbs and Camels remain threats.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade doubles down on melee armor, creating the most melee-resistant cavalry in the game.

Insane Armor

8/3

8 melee armor is unmatched. Near immunity to melee.

Massive HP

130 HP

+30 HP over base. With armor, incredibly tanky.

Higher Attack

14 Damage

+2 over base. Better kill speed.

Same Speed

1.3 tiles/s

Standard cavalry speed. Good chase potential.

Coach's Tip

8 melee armor + Bloodlines gives you 150 HP. You're tankier than Paladins (180 HP, 2 armor) against melee.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.