Fishing Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Fishing Ship

Ship
Wood75
Hit Points60
Attack0
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor4
Train Time40s
Speed1.26

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Fish

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Galley
Galley
War Galley
War Galley
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Any warship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Fishing Ship is your **water economy foundation**. It enables faster food income than land farming.

Tactical Playbook

Fast Food Income

Fish gather at ~0.43 food/second vs farms at ~0.32. This advantage compounds over time.

Multiple Docks

Build 2-3 Docks early on water maps. Boom fishing economy for Castle Age power spike.

Deep Fish Priority

Deep fish last longer than shore fish. Prioritize them for sustained income.

Critical Point

**Fishing Ships are defenseless**. A single enemy Galley destroys your economy. Never leave fish unprotected.

Understanding The Stats

The Fishing Ship is a cheap, essential economic unit for water map dominance.

Fast Gathering

0.43 food/s

Faster than farmers. Significant economic advantage.

Cheap Cost

75 Wood

Very affordable. Build many for booming economy.

No Combat

0 Attack

Completely defenseless. Must be protected.

Fast Train

40s

Quick to produce. Rebuild fleet quickly if raided.

Coach's Tip

60 HP is fragile. Your value is economic, not combat. If enemy ships approach, flee to Dock for garrison.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Fishing Ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.