Elite Iron Pagoda unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Iron Pagoda

Cavalry
Food80
Gold55
Hit Points140
Attack13
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor3
Train Time14s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Siege Weapons
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry
Monks
Monks

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdiers
Halberdiers
?
Heavy Camels
?
Genoese Crossbowmen

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite heavy cavalry tank with superior mobility

Tactical Playbook

Armored Juggernaut

140 HP and 2/3 armor makes Elite Iron Pagodas incredibly tanky. They can absorb focused fire while your other units deal damage.

Archer Immunity

3 pierce armor means archers deal minimal damage. Dive into archer masses fearlessly.

Speed Maintained

Still 1.4 speed - you remain one of the fastest heavy cavalry. Use this for flanking and pursuit.

Critical Point

Halberdiers and Heavy Camels remain deadly. Even with 140 HP, +32 Halberdier bonus cuts through quickly.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides +25 HP and +1 melee armor. This transforms an already durable unit into a true tank.

Elite Attack

13

Slight attack increase maintains combat relevance

Improved Armor

2/3

Better melee armor adds to pierce focus

Massive HP

140

25 more HP for extended survivability

Same Speed

1.4

Mobility unchanged - still among fastest heavy cav

Coach's Tip

You are one of the tankiest AND fastest cavalry. Use both advantages - absorb damage while repositioning.

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.