Elite Caravel unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Caravel

Ship
Wood90
Gold34
Hit Points150
Attack8
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor8
Train Time36s
Speed1.42

Evolution

Food 750 Gold 475

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galleon
Galleon
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All Galley-line ships
Transport Ship
Transport Ship

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
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Heavy Demo Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Caravel is your **Imperial Age naval dominator**. It beats Galleons in direct combat.

Tactical Playbook

Maximum DPS

8 attack with multi-arrow and increased Galley bonus. Shreds everything.

Range Parity

7 range ties Galleon. You can trade favorably at equal distance.

Chase Potential

1.42 speed lets you run down retreating ships. No escape.

Critical Point

**Fast Fire Ships still dangerous**. 1.43 speed barely outspeeds you. Mix with Demo Ships or bring overwhelming numbers.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite Caravel is an excellent all-around naval unit that excels vs Galley-line ships.

Improved Attack

8 Attack

+2 over base. Multi-arrow amplifies this significantly.

More HP

150 HP

+20 HP. Survives longer in sustained fights.

Full Range

7 Range

+1 range. Ties Galleon for maximum Galley-line range.

Strong Bonus

+8 vs Galley-types

Increased from +6. Even better vs enemy ships.

Coach's Tip

150 HP and 8 pierce armor is excellent. Combined with multi-arrow, you're one of the best Galley-type ships in the game.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Galley-type ship+8
Fishing 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.