Elite Shotel Warrior
InfantryBase values, before Blacksmith upgrades. The Blacksmith raises attack and armour for infantry, cavalry and archers — Blast Furnace, for instance, gives "+2 Attack for infantry & cavalry". Late in a game, the real numbers are higher.
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Shotel Warrior
Castle Elite Shotel Warrior
ImperialThe coach's briefing
You now have 50 HP, 18 attack, 0/1 armor, and only 4 second train time! That's absurdly fast production. The upgrade costs 900F/450G. With 18 attack, you one-shot villagers (25 HP minus their armor). Multiple Castles can flood the map with Elite Shotels.
STRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
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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
+2 over base. One-shots villagers.
Fastest Train
Fastest in game. 15/min per Castle.
More HP
+5 HP. Slightly tankier.
Some Armor
+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
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Eagle Warrior | +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.
Key Upgrades
Feudal Age
Castle Age
Civilizations
* 1 civilizations have access to this unit.
AoE Coach analysis
Context & meta
The Elite Shotel Warrior is the Ethiopian unique infantry: 50 HP, 18 attack, 0/1 armor, 1.2 speed, line of sight 3, a 50 food/30 gold cost, and an exceptionally short 4-second train time. The official help gives the categories: Strong vs. Infantry; Weak vs. Archery Units, while also describing high attack, fast training, and fast movement. Ethiopia receives +100 food and +100 gold on each Age advance, foot Archers attack 18% faster, and the Pikeman upgrade is free. This is a burst infantry unit that wants to appear in numbers before the opponent can stabilize.
History & balance
Elite Shotel Warrior design trades durability for production shock. Fifty HP and no armor make a single unit easy to punish, but 18 attack, 1.2 speed, and a 4-second train time let Ethiopia turn a resource lead into a sudden mass. The civilization bonuses support that rhythm with resources on every Age advance and faster foot-archer attacks, giving the player a choice between adding ranged cover and multiplying the infantry threat. The unit is not meant to occupy a battle forever; its current identity is a fast, high-damage window that closes before a ranged counter can fully form.
In pro play
Use Elite Shotel Warriors to create a timing spike, especially when the opponent has invested in slow units or left siege and workers exposed. Four seconds of training and a 50 food/30 gold price make continuous production realistic, while 1.2 speed lets the group reach the target before a defensive line is complete. Focus one location, use the 18 attack to remove expensive pieces, and withdraw before ranged units can settle into a firing arc. Add Ethiopian foot Archers when the opponent reaches for a screen, but do not dilute the Shotel count with scattered raids. The unit wins through speed of arrival and concentration of damage.
How to counter it
The classic mistake is to answer Elite Shotel Warriors with infantry and accept an 18-attack melee trade, especially while their 4-second production keeps replacing losses. The official help gives the weak category: Archery Units. Hand Cannoneers carry +10 against Infantry and Slingers +4, so both punish the 50 HP, 0/1 armor body from distance. Keep the ranged line behind buildings or a screen, focus the fast group before it reaches the economy, and do not let the Ethiopians split your fire with side raids. If you keep losing to Elite Shotel Warriors without knowing what to produce or when, AoE Coach reads your match-up and gives you the counter composition and timing.