Elite Centurion unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Centurion

Cavalry
Food75
Gold85
Hit Points155
Attack15
Melee Armor3
Pierce Armor3
Train Time24s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Food 1200 Gold 700

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry
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Siege Weapons

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdiers
Halberdiers
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Heavy Camels
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Genoese Crossbowmen

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite support cavalry with powerful healing aura

Tactical Playbook

Anchor Unit

155 HP makes Elite Centurions extremely durable. They can survive focus fire while healing your infantry through extended engagements.

Frontline Fighter

With 15 attack and 3/3 armor, Elite Centurions fight well alongside infantry. They're not just support anymore - they're part of your offensive.

Legion Synergy

Pair with Elite Legionaries for maximum effect. The combined healing and infantry power creates a nearly unkillable push.

Critical Point

Very expensive upgrade and unit cost. Ensure you have the economy to field enough infantry to justify the investment in Elite Centurions.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides +45 HP, +2 attack, and +1 melee armor. These massive stat gains make Elite Centurions genuine frontline threats.

Elite Attack

15

Strong damage output for a support cavalry

Heavy Armor

3/3

Balanced armor provides excellent protection

Massive HP

155

Among the highest HP cavalry units in the game

Enhanced Aura

Improved

Better healing rate for nearby infantry

Coach's Tip

You're one of the tankiest cavalry units. Use that HP to absorb damage while healing your infantry. You're the anchor.

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.