Elite White Feather Guard unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite White Feather Guard

Infantry
Food60
Gold15
Hit Points100
Attack8
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor3
Train Time11s
Speed0.95

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Cavalry
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Elephants
Paladins
Paladins

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Champions
Champions
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Arbalest Masses
Siege Onagers
Siege Onagers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Elite anti-cavalry infantry

Tactical Playbook

Improved Stats

100 HP and 8 attack make Elite White Feather Guards noticeably stronger. The upgrade matters in prolonged fights.

Better Pierce Armor

+3 pierce armor means archers deal 1 less damage per shot. Helps with survivability against ranged.

Same Role

Continue using them as cavalry counters. The anti-cavalry bonuses remain unchanged.

Critical Point

Still 0 melee armor. Infantry and siege remain problematic. Protect them with ranged support.

Understanding The Stats

Elite upgrade provides meaningful stat improvements. Worth researching when you've committed to White Feather Guard mass.

Elite Attack

8 (+8 cav)

Improved base damage plus same bonuses

Better Pierce

0/3

Improved archer resistance

More HP

100

+5 HP for better durability

Same Speed

0.95

Standard infantry mobility

Coach's Tip

100 HP and 3 pierce armor means archers need 50+ shots to kill you. That's much better than base version.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Cavalry+8
Elephant+8
Camel+7

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