Elite Serjeant unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Serjeant

Infantry
Food60
Gold35
Hit Points85
Attack13
Melee Armor6
Pierce Armor3
Train Time12s
Speed0.95

Evolution

Food 1100 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Paladin
Paladin
Champion
Champion
?
All melee units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Siege Onager
Siege Onager

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Serjeant becomes a **nearly unkillable melee tank** that keeps building pressure.

Tactical Playbook

6 Melee Armor

Highest melee armor in game. Knights deal 6 damage to you.

13 Attack

Competitive damage now. Good sustained DPS.

Still Builds

Donjon construction unchanged. Forward aggression maintained.

Critical Point

**Still weak to archers**. Only 3 pierce armor. Arbalester masses hurt.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade creates the tankiest melee infantry in the game.

Extreme Melee Armor

6/3

+3 over base. Highest in game.

Higher Attack

13 Damage

+5 over base. Competitive DPS.

More HP

85 HP

+20 HP. Very tanky.

Build Ability

Donjons

Still builds forward towers.

Coach's Tip

13 attack is competitive. You beat Champions (70 HP, 1 armor) in 6 hits while they need 12 hits on you.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

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.