Hearth Troop unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Hearth Troop

Infantry
Wood80
Gold35
Hit Points75
Attack9
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor4
Train Time16s
Speed0.9

Base values, before Blacksmith upgrades. The Blacksmith raises attack and armour for infantry, cavalry and archers — Blast Furnace, for instance, gives "+2 Attack for infantry & cavalry". Late in a game, the real numbers are higher.

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Evolution

Hearth Troop

Castle Age
Gold 700 Wood 750

The coach's briefing

Hearth Troop (Imperial Age): Saxon infantry that throws a javelin before engaging in melee. Official strengths: Ranged Soldiers. Watch for Cavalry.

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Ranged Soldiers

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Cavalry
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Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Saxon infantry that throws a javelin before engaging in melee.

Tactical Playbook

Deployment

Use Hearth Troop against Ranged Soldiers.

Critical Point

Avoid Cavalry.

Understanding The Stats

Base game statistics, before civilization bonuses and upgrades.

Base health

75 HP

The value in the live technology tree, before upgrades.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
No damage bonus: this unit deals the same damage to every target.

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.

Civilizations

Saxons

* 1 civilizations have access to this unit.