Elite Coustillier unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Coustillier

Cavalry
Food55
Gold55
Hit Points145
Attack11
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time14s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Arbalester
Arbalester
?
Siege
Monks
Monks
Villagers
Villagers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
?
Paladin (sustained)

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Coustillier becomes a **devastating burst cavalry** with improved sustained damage too.

Tactical Playbook

+25 Charge

36 total damage on charged hit. One-shots most archers.

11 Base Attack

Competitive sustained DPS now. Good even without charge.

145 HP

Excellent HP. Very tanky for the cost.

Critical Point

**Still has 40 second recharge**. One charge per engagement. Plan accordingly.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade significantly improves both burst and sustained damage capabilities.

Higher Charge

+25 Bonus

+5 over base. 36 total charge damage.

Higher Attack

11 Damage

+3 over base. Competitive sustained DPS.

More HP

145 HP

+30 HP. Very tanky.

Same Speed

1.35 tiles/s

Standard unique cavalry speed.

Coach's Tip

11 base attack makes you competitive in sustained fights now. You don't NEED the charge to be useful.

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.