Elite Conquistador unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Conquistador

Cavalry
Food70
Gold60
Hit Points70
Attack19
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time24s
Speed1.3

Evolution

Food 1200 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
Archers
Archers
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Siege
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Elite Skirmisher
Elite Skirmisher
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Halberdier
Halberdier
Elite Eagle Warrior
Elite Eagle Warrior

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Conquistador becomes a **tanky ranged cavalry powerhouse** with damage rivaling Hand Cannoneers on a fast platform.

Tactical Playbook

19 Attack

Massive damage. Most units die in 3-4 hits.

Tanky Cavalry

70 HP with 2/2 armor. Very hard to kill with ranged attacks.

Bloodlines Synergy

With Bloodlines you reach 90 HP - tankier than Knights.

Critical Point

**Still Gunpowder unit accuracy**. Misses at max range can waste damage. Close the gap when possible.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade significantly improves all combat stats, creating a versatile and deadly ranged cavalry.

Higher Attack

19 Damage

+3 over base. Kills faster than ever.

More HP

70 HP

+15 HP. With Bloodlines = 90 HP.

Better Armor

2/2

+1 pierce armor. Takes less from everything.

Same Mobility

1.3 tiles/s

Still fast cavalry. Hit-and-run unchanged.

Coach's Tip

90 HP with Bloodlines is absurd. Knights have 120 HP but no range. You deal 19 damage from 6 tiles away.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Ram+4

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Gunpowder Unit

Vulnerable to Condottieros.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.