Elite Camel Archer unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Camel Archer

Archer
Wood50
Gold60
Hit Points60
Attack8
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor1
Train Time25s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Heavy Cavalry Archer
Heavy Cavalry Archer
Mangudai
Mangudai
Kipchak
Kipchak
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
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All mounted ranged

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Arbalester mass
Elite Skirmisher
Elite Skirmisher
Halberdier
Halberdier
Elite Eagle Warrior
Elite Eagle Warrior

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Camel Archer becomes the **supreme cavalry archer hunter** with improved all-around stats.

Tactical Playbook

+6 CA Bonus

14 damage to HCAs per hit. 5 hits to kill. Devastating.

Better Armor

1/1 armor now. Takes less from everything.

More HP

60 HP survives longer in all fights.

Critical Point

**Still countered by massed foot archers**. 1 pierce armor helps but Arbalesters still hurt you.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade significantly improves hunting capabilities while adding crucial armor.

Higher CA Bonus

+6 vs Cav Archer

+2 over base. 14 total damage to HCAs.

Better Attack

8 Damage

+1 over base. Faster kills overall.

Armor Added

1/1

Now takes reduced damage from everything.

More HP

60 HP

+5 HP. Better survivability.

Coach's Tip

60 HP with 1/1 armor = 12 Arbalester shots to kill. That's much better than base version's 10 shots.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Cavalry Archer+6
Camel+6

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Camel

Takes specific bonus damage from Pikemen.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.