Elite Magyar Huszar unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Magyar Huszar

Cavalry
Food35
Gold45
Hit Points90
Attack11
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor2
Train Time12s
Speed1.5

Evolution

Food 800 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Siege Onager
Siege Onager
Trebuchet
Trebuchet
Bombard Cannon
Bombard Cannon
Monks
Monks
Villagers
Villagers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Paladin
Paladin
Halberdier
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Cavalier
Cavalier

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Magyar Huszar becomes a **premier siege sniper** while maintaining exceptional raid potential.

Tactical Playbook

8 Siege Bonus

19 damage to siege. Trebuchets (200 HP) die in 11 hits from one Huszar.

Still Fastest

1.5 speed unchanged. Unmatched raid mobility.

Better Durability

90 HP helps survive counter-attacks during raids.

Critical Point

**Still loses direct fights**. Don't fight heavy cavalry. Your job is hit-and-run, not brawling.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade enhances siege-killing and survivability while maintaining the signature speed and cost.

More HP

90 HP

+10 HP. Better survival during raids.

Better Attack

11 Damage

+1 over base. Slightly faster kills.

Higher Siege Bonus

+8 vs Siege

+3 over base. 19 total damage to siege.

Same Speed

1.5 tiles/s

Still the fastest cavalry.

Coach's Tip

At 35F/45G, you can mass Elite Huszars very easily. Swarm enemy siege with 10+ and watch it evaporate.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Siege+8
Ram+2

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.