Elite Shotel Warrior unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Shotel Warrior

Infantry
Food50
Gold30
Hit Points50
Attack18
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor1
Train Time4s
Speed1.2

Evolution

Food 1200 Gold 550

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Villagers
Villagers
?
Siege
Monks
Monks
Archers
Archers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Paladin
Paladin
Champion
Champion
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Elite Cataphract
Elite Cataphract

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Shotel Warrior becomes an **unstoppable raiding swarm** with insane production speed.

Tactical Playbook

18 Attack

One-shots villagers. Devastating economy raids.

4 Second Train

Fastest training in the game. 15 per minute per Castle.

Pierce Armor

0/1 armor helps vs archers slightly.

Critical Point

**Still very fragile**. 50 HP and 0/1 means everything still kills you fast. Don't overcommit.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade maximizes raiding potential with incredible training speed and damage.

Higher Attack

18 Damage

+2 over base. One-shots villagers.

Fastest Train

4 seconds

Fastest in game. 15/min per Castle.

More HP

50 HP

+5 HP. Slightly tankier.

Some Armor

0/1

+1 pierce. Takes less from archers.

Coach's Tip

18 attack means Champions (70 HP, 1 armor) die in 5 hits. You deal 17 damage per hit to them.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Eagle+2

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.