Elite Throwing Axeman unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Throwing Axeman

Infantry
Food55
Gold25
Hit Points70
Attack8
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor0
Train Time13s
Speed1

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 850

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Elite Huskarl
Elite Huskarl
Elite Eagle Warrior
Elite Eagle Warrior
Champion
Champion

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Paladin
Paladin
?
Heavy Cavalry
Heavy Scorpion
Heavy Scorpion
Siege Onager
Siege Onager

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Throwing Axeman becomes a **true ranged infantry powerhouse** with improved range and survivability.

Tactical Playbook

4 Range Power

Outranges Skirmishers (3). Can kite melee infantry effectively.

Melee Armor

1 melee armor means infantry deal less damage. Helps in brawls.

Archer Destroyer

8 melee damage shreds archers. They can't pierce-armor their way to safety.

Critical Point

**Still 0 pierce armor**. Archers can still hurt you - just close the gap fast and let your melee damage do the work.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade improves all key stats, making the Throwing Axeman a versatile ranged infantry option.

Extra Range

4 Range

+1 over base. Outranges Skirmishers and most infantry.

Better Attack

8 Damage

+1 over base. More damage to pierce-armored targets.

Melee Armor

1/0

Finally some armor. Takes 1 less damage from melee.

More HP

70 HP

+10 HP. Survives longer in extended fights.

Coach's Tip

4 range with 8 melee damage is devastating. Arbalester takes 8 damage per hit while only dealing 6 to you. You trade favorably.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+2
Standard Building+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