Elite Obuch unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Obuch

Infantry
Food55
Gold20
Hit Points95
Attack10
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time12s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Obuch

Castle

Elite Obuch

Imperial
Food 800 Gold 400

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Elite Teutonic Knight
Elite Teutonic Knight
Paladin
Paladin
Champion
Champion
?
All armored units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
?
Paladin (initially)
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Obuch becomes a **frontline armor stripper** that trades evenly with top-tier infantry.

Tactical Playbook

10 Attack

Competitive with Champions. Good sustained DPS.

95 HP

More HP than Champions (70). Tankier frontline.

Still Strips

Armor removal unchanged. Team utility maintained.

Critical Point

**Still 0.9 speed**. Slower infantry. Can be kited by archers and cavalry.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade makes Obuchs competitive fighters while retaining team support utility.

Higher Attack

10 Damage

+2 over base. Solid DPS.

More HP

95 HP

+15 HP. Tankier than Champions.

Armor Strip

-1 Armor/hit

Still permanently debuffs targets.

Same Armor

2/2

Excellent infantry protection.

Coach's Tip

After stripping 2 armor off a Champion, they have 0 armor. Your 10 attack deals full damage. You win decisively.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Eagle+3
Standard Building+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.