Elite Turtle Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Turtle Ship

Ship
Wood180
Gold180
Hit Points300
Attack60
Melee Armor8
Pierce Armor6
Train Time50s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galleon
Galleon
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All Galley-line ships
Transport Ship
Transport Ship
Cannon Galleon
Cannon Galleon

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Fast Fire Ship (still dangerous)
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Heavy Demo Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Turtle Ship is a **naval fortress**. It's nearly invincible against standard naval units.

Tactical Playbook

Maximum Firepower

60 attack with +15 vs ships = 75 damage per shot. One-shots many ships.

Incredible Tankiness

300 HP with 8/6 armor. Galleons deal 2 damage per shot to you. You're immortal vs arrows.

Range Upgrade

7 range ties Galleon. You no longer need to close distance as much.

Critical Point

**Still slow at 0.9 speed**. Fast Fire Ships remain dangerous. But with 300 HP, you can survive and fight back better.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite Turtle Ship is one of the most powerful naval units in the game.

Devastating Attack

60 Attack

+10 over base. With ship bonus, 75 damage per shot.

Fortress Durability

300 HP / 8-6 Armor

+100 HP and +2/+1 armor. Nearly unkillable.

Improved Range

7 Range

+1 range. Trades favorably with Galleons now.

Expensive Upgrade

1000F 800G

Very costly. Only if you commit to Turtle Ship strategy.

Coach's Tip

300 HP with 8 melee and 6 pierce armor is fortress-level. Galleons (8 attack) deal only 2 damage per shot. You're practically immune to arrows.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Ship+15

Armor Classes

Ship

Takes bonus from Heated Shot, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships.

Turtle Ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.