Elite Nakharar unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Nakharar

Cavalry
Food70
Gold85
Hit Points140
Attack14
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time20s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Food 1100 Gold 700

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Infantry
?
Siege
?
Most Units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdiers
Halberdiers
?
Heavy Camels
Monks
Monks

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite support cavalry with enhanced aura

Tactical Playbook

Stronger Aura

+3 armor to nearby cavalry is massive. Paladins with +3 armor become nearly unkillable by archers.

Combat Capable

140 HP and 14 attack makes Elite Nakhararas strong fighters, not just support.

Late Game Power

In Imperial Age, the elite upgrade turns your cavalry into the tankiest in the game.

Critical Point

Very expensive upgrade. Only worth it with a large cavalry force to benefit from the aura.

Understanding The Stats

Elite Nakhararas are the ultimate cavalry support. Their +3 armor aura makes cavalry armies dominant.

Elite Attack

14

Strong cavalry damage

Same Armor

2/2

Personal armor unchanged

Elite HP

140

+20 HP from base version

Same Speed

1.35

Standard cavalry mobility

Coach's Tip

140 HP is paladin-level. Combined with +3 aura to allies, your cavalry ball becomes nearly unkillable.

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.