Elite Keshik unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Keshik

Cavalry
Food60
Gold40
Hit Points145
Attack11
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor3
Train Time15s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Keshik

Castle
Food 900 Gold 900

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Arbalester
Arbalester
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Siege
Monks
Monks
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Paladin
Paladin

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Keshik becomes an **incredibly tanky gold-generating cavalry** that excels in attrition warfare.

Tactical Playbook

145 HP Tank

More HP than any unique cavalry. Survives extended fights easily.

3 Pierce Armor

Arbalesters deal only 3 damage. Nearly immune to archer fire.

Faster Production

15 seconds vs 17. Replace losses faster.

Critical Point

**Still lower attack**. 11 damage is below Knights. You win through tankiness, not burst.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade creates one of the tankiest cavalry units in the game with maintained gold generation.

Massive HP

145 HP

+25 HP over base. One of the highest for cavalry.

Better Attack

11 Damage

+2 over base. Still modest but improved.

High Pierce Armor

1/3

+1 pierce. Arbalesters deal only 3 damage.

Faster Train

15 seconds

-2 seconds. Better reinforcement rate.

Coach's Tip

145 HP at 60F/40G is incredible value. Paladins have 180 HP but cost 60F/75G. Keshiks are much more cost-efficient.

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.