Fast Fire Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Fast Fire Ship

Ship
Wood75
Gold45
Hit Points140
Attack3
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor8
Train Time36s
Speed1.43

Evolution

Food 230 Gold 100
Food 280 Gold 140

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galleon
Galleon
Cannon Galleon
Cannon Galleon
War Galley
War Galley
Transport Ship
Transport Ship

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Heavy Demolition Ship
Heavy Demolition Ship
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Massed archers on shore

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Fast Fire Ship is your **Imperial Age close-combat specialist**. It can catch anything and burn it down.

Tactical Playbook

Speed Advantage

1.43 speed matches Galleons. They cannot kite you. Close and burn.

Dive Cannon Galleons

Cannon Galleons are slow (1.1). Fast Fire Ships can close the distance and destroy them.

Mixed Navy

Galleons for range, Fast Fire Ships for close combat. This composition handles everything.

Critical Point

**Heavy Demolition Ships still hurt**. Despite your speed, a well-placed Demo Ship explosion can take you out. Watch for flanking Demo Ships.

Understanding The Stats

The Fast Fire Ship is the ultimate close-combat naval unit with unmatched speed and solid durability.

Top Speed

1.43 tiles/s

Fastest ship in the game. Nothing can outrun you.

High Durability

140 HP / 8 PA

Survives the approach easily. Very tanky for a Fire Ship.

Strong Attack

3 Attack + Fire

Continuous fire damage melts enemy ships at close range.

Same Cost

75W 45G

Same cost as Fire Galley despite being far superior.

Coach's Tip

1.43 speed is game-changing. Galleons can't run. Cannon Galleons can't kite. You dictate every engagement at sea.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Ship+3
Galley-type ship+3
Turtle Ship+3

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Fire Ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.