Elite Legionary unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Legionary

Infantry
Food60
Gold25
Hit Points80
Attack14
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time12s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Food 1200 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
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Cavalry
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Eagles
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Most Melee

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Archers
Archers
Siege Onagers
Siege Onagers
Hand Cannoneers
Hand Cannoneers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite heavy infantry with charge attack

Tactical Playbook

Devastating Charge

First attack deals double damage. Against grouped enemies, your initial strike can eliminate multiple units instantly.

Anti-Everything Melee

14 attack with +12 vs infantry melts Champions. +6 vs cavalry handles knights. You counter most ground units.

Tanky Fighter

80 HP with 2/2 armor means Elite Legionaries survive prolonged fights better than any infantry.

Critical Point

Archers and siege still counter you. The upgrade is expensive - only research when committed to infantry.

Understanding The Stats

Elite Legionaries are the apex infantry. Their charge + high stats make them dominant in any melee engagement.

Elite Attack

14

Highest infantry base damage

Solid Armor

2/2

Good protection against all damage

Elite HP

80

Exceptional infantry durability

Standard Speed

0.9

Typical infantry mobility

Coach's Tip

80 HP and 2/2 armor means you take 35+ archer hits to die. That's actually pretty good for infantry.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Infantry+12
Cavalry+6
Eagle+8
Building+4

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.

Key Upgrades