Gbeto unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Gbeto

Infantry
Food50
Gold40
Hit Points40
Attack10
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time17s
Speed1.25

Evolution

Gbeto

Castle

Elite Gbeto

Imperial
Food 900 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Siege
Huskarl
Huskarl
Rattan Archer
Rattan Archer
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High pierce armor units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Knight
Knight
Mangonel
Mangonel
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Gbeto is a **ranged melee infantry**. Throws javelins that deal melee damage, ignoring pierce armor.

Tactical Playbook

Melee Damage Ranged

Ignores pierce armor. Deals full 10 damage to high-pierce targets.

Very Fast

1.25 speed is faster than most infantry. Good kiting potential.

Cheap and Quick

50F/40G with fast train time. Easy to mass.

Critical Point

**Extremely fragile**. 40 HP with 0/0 armor. Dies to almost anything that reaches you.

Understanding The Stats

The Gbeto offers unique ranged melee damage for bypassing pierce armor at the cost of extreme fragility.

Ranged Melee

10 Damage at 5 range

Melee damage type. Ignores pierce armor.

Very Fast

1.25 tiles/s

Faster than most infantry. Good for kiting.

Very Fragile

40 HP, 0/0

No armor. Dies fast to anything.

Cheap

50F 40G

Very affordable. Mass them easily.

Coach's Tip

10 melee damage at range ignores pierce armor. Huskarls (6 pierce armor) take full 10 damage. You counter them.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Eagle+1

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.