Elite Liao Dao unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Liao Dao

Infantry
Food40
Gold40
Hit Points85
Attack13
Melee Armor3
Pierce Armor1
Train Time12s
Speed1

Evolution

Food 750 Gold 450

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
Eagle Warriors
Eagle Warriors
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Trash units
Huskarls
Huskarls

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Cavalry
Archers
Archers
Hand Cannoneers
Hand Cannoneers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite anti-infantry specialist with enhanced bonuses

Tactical Playbook

Infantry Shredder

+3 vs infantry means Elite Liao Daos tear through enemy foot soldiers. Champions and Halberdiers fall quickly.

Eagle Destroyer

+3 vs Eagle Warriors makes them a hard counter to Meso infantry. Spam confidently against Eagle builds.

Value King

Same 40F/40G cost with much better stats. The upgrade is extremely cost-efficient.

Critical Point

Still weak to cavalry and archers. Need support in mixed engagements. Cannot fight everything alone.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides +10 HP, +4 attack, and +1 to all bonuses. A massive power spike for a cheap unit.

Elite Attack

13 (+3/+3)

Strong attack with significant bonuses

Same Armor

3/1

Armor unchanged but still effective

More HP

85

10 more HP for better survivability

Same Cost

40F 40G

Incredible value for the stats

Coach's Tip

13 attack + 3 bonus = 16 damage to infantry. That kills most foot soldiers in 4-5 hits.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Infantry+3
Eagle Warrior+3

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.