Elite Longboat unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Longboat

Ship
Wood100
Gold50
Hit Points160
Attack8
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor8
Train Time25s
Speed1.54

Evolution

Food 750 Gold 475

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galleon
Galleon
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All Galley-line ships
Transport Ship
Transport Ship
Cannon Galleon
Cannon Galleon

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
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Heavy Demo Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Longboat is the **ultimate Galley-type warship**. It dominates all standard naval units.

Tactical Playbook

Maximum DPS

8 attack with multi-arrow and +9 vs ships. Nothing in the Galley-line matches your damage output.

Range Advantage

7 range ties Galleon. You can trade favorably while maintaining distance.

Tank and DPS

160 HP with 8 pierce armor. You're both the tankiest and highest DPS Galley-type ship.

Critical Point

**Fast Fire Ships still dangerous**. Despite superior stats, Fast Fire Ships at 1.43 speed can close distance. Keep some distance or bring support.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite Longboat is the best ship for Galley-line combat in the entire game.

Best Stats

160 HP / 8 PA

Tankier than Galleons. Survives longer in sustained fights.

Maximum Range

7 Range

Ties Galleon for best Galley-line range.

Highest DPS

8 Atk + Multi

Multi-arrow combined with +9 vs ships = unmatched damage.

Fast Train

25s

Still very fast production. Maintain numerical advantage.

Coach's Tip

160 HP and 8 pierce armor makes you tankier than any other Galley-line ship. Combined with highest DPS, you win every naval fight.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Ship+9
Fishing Ship+9

Armor Classes

Ship

Takes bonus from Heated Shot, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships.

Galley-type ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.