Elite Cannon Galleon unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Cannon Galleon

Ship
Wood200
Gold150
Hit Points150
Attack60
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor8
Train Time46s
Speed1.1

Evolution

Food 525 Wood 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Building
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Dock
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Tower
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Castle
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All ships at range

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
Heavy Demolition Ship
Heavy Demolition Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Cannon Galleon is the **ultimate naval siege weapon**. It outranges everything and devastates coastal areas.

Tactical Playbook

Maximum Range

15 range outranges Castles (8), Towers (9), and everything else. You can't be touched from shore.

Building Annihilation

60 attack + 45 vs Buildings = 105 damage per shot. Nothing survives sustained bombardment.

Naval Dominance

Other Cannon Galleons (13 range) can't trade with you. You have absolute range advantage.

Critical Point

**Still slow at 1.1 speed**. Fast Fire Ships remain your counter. Keep Galleons escorting at all times.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite Cannon Galleon is the most powerful ranged naval unit with unmatched siege capability.

Maximum Range

15 Range

Nothing else comes close. Safe from all shore defenses.

Devastating Attack

60 Attack

+10 over base. Combined with bonuses, melts everything.

Improved Durability

150 HP / 8 PA

+30 HP and +2 PA. Survives longer if caught.

Upgrade Cost

525F 500W

Expensive but worth it for naval dominance.

Coach's Tip

150 HP with 8 pierce armor is notably tanky. You can survive several Fast Fire Ship attacks. But still avoid isolated positions.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+45
Ship+15
Siege Weapon+40

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Gunpowder Unit

Vulnerable to Condottieros.