Elite Kamayuk unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Kamayuk

Infantry
Food60
Gold30
Hit Points80
Attack8
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor0
Train Time10s
Speed1

Evolution

Food 900 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Paladin
Paladin
Cavalier
Cavalier
Knight
Knight
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
War Elephant
War Elephant

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Heavy Scorpion
Heavy Scorpion
Siege Onager
Siege Onager

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Kamayuk becomes an **absolute cavalry nightmare** when massed. Stacking multiplies the already high anti-cavalry damage.

Tactical Playbook

Better Stacking

8 attack x 4 units = 32 base damage before cavalry bonuses.

More Survivable

80 HP helps them survive longer to keep stacking damage.

Paladin Counter

Even Paladins melt to massed Elite Kamayuks.

Critical Point

**Still 0 pierce armor**. Archers remain a hard counter. Need Eagle support or siege.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade enhances the already powerful stacking mechanic with better base stats.

More HP

80 HP

+10 HP. Survives longer in fights.

Better Attack

8 Damage

+1 over base. Each stacked unit contributes more.

Same Range

1 Range

Still allows stacking. Core mechanic unchanged.

Same Speed

1.0 tiles/s

Standard infantry speed. Chase with Eagles.

Coach's Tip

4 Elite Kamayuks deal (8+20) x 4 = 112 damage per cycle to cavalry before armor reduction. Paladins (180 HP, 3 armor) die in 2 cycles.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Cavalry+20
War Elephant+12
Camel+6

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.