Elite War Wagon unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite War Wagon

Archer
Wood200
Gold60
Hit Points200
Attack9
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor4
Train Time21s
Speed1.2

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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All Archers
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Infantry
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Siege
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Town Centers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
Heavy Camel Rider
Elite Skirmisher
Elite Skirmisher

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite War Wagon becomes a **near-unstoppable ranged tank** that ignores arrow fire.

Tactical Playbook

200 HP

Most HP of any ranged unit. Unkillable by archers alone.

5 Range

Outranges most units and Castles. Safer positioning.

4 Pierce Armor

Arbalesters deal only 2 damage. Nearly arrow-proof.

Critical Point

**Still countered by pikes and Skirms**. High HP doesn't stop bonus damage. Keep them protected.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade creates the tankiest ranged unit in the game with excellent range.

Massive HP

200 HP

+50 HP. Absurd tankiness.

Better Range

5 Range

+1 range. Outranges Castles.

Higher Pierce Armor

0/4

+1 pierce. Only 2 damage from Arbalesters.

Same Speed

1.2 tiles/s

Still slow but very tanky.

Coach's Tip

5 range outranges Castles (4 range before upgrades). You can safely chip away at Castle HP from outside their range.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+2

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.