Elite Chakram Thrower unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Chakram Thrower

Infantry
Food65
Gold30
Hit Points50
Attack4
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor0
Train Time15s
Speed1.15

Evolution

Food 900 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry masses
Eagle Warriors
Eagle Warriors
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Grouped formations

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Archers
Archers
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Cavalry
Siege Onagers
Siege Onagers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite ranged infantry with enhanced pass-through damage

Tactical Playbook

Extended Reach

Range 6 lets Elite Chakrams outrange most melee units by a wider margin. Position them at maximum distance and let the chakrams fly.

Stacking Bonuses

+2 vs infantry and +2 vs Eagle Warriors. Against Meso civs or infantry-heavy opponents, Elite Chakrams become a hard counter.

Mass Destruction

In large groups, the pass-through damage compounds. 10 Elite Chakrams can obliterate clumped armies in seconds.

Critical Point

Still only 50 HP and 0 pierce armor. A handful of Crossbowmen can still delete your Chakram mass. Never let them be caught alone.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides +10 HP, +1 attack, +1 range, and doubled attack bonuses. A significant power spike.

Enhanced Attack

4 (+2/+2 bonus)

Base 4 damage with +2 vs infantry and +2 vs Eagles

More HP

50

25% more health provides slightly better survivability

Superior Range

6

Extra range means more attacks before engagement

Better Sight

8

Increased line of sight helps spot threats earlier

Coach's Tip

50 HP means you survive maybe one extra archer shot. The real upgrade is your range and damage - use them to kill before taking hits.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Infantry+2
Eagle Warrior+2
Standard Building+1

Armor Classes

Infantry

Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.