Heavy Demolition Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Heavy Demolition Ship

Ship
Wood70
Gold50
Hit Points70
Attack140
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor5
Train Time31s
Speed1.6

Evolution

Food 230 Gold 100
Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galleon
Galleon
Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
Cannon Galleon
Cannon Galleon
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Grouped ships

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Spread formations
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Focus fire

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Heavy Demolition Ship is your **Imperial Age fleet-killer**. It ends naval stalemates decisively.

Tactical Playbook

One-Shot Threats

140 damage nearly kills Galleons (165 HP). Fast Fire Ships (140 HP) die instantly. Devastating value.

Cannon Galleon Counter

Heavy Demo Ships can dive Cannon Galleons. They're slow (1.1 speed) and can't escape.

End Games

When you need to break through, Heavy Demo Ships end naval control. Force decisive engagements.

Critical Point

**Upgrade cost is steep**. 800 gold is significant. Only upgrade if you're committed to Demo Ship tactics.

Understanding The Stats

The Heavy Demolition Ship is the ultimate suicide naval unit with devastating area damage.

Massive Explosion

140 Damage

Nearly one-shots Galleons. Kills Fast Fire Ships instantly.

Improved Durability

70 HP / 5 PA

Survives more shots during approach. Hard to stop.

Same Speed

1.6 tiles/s

Still the fastest ship class. Catches everything.

Same Cost

70W 50G

Same unit cost. Upgrade cost (800G) is the investment.

Coach's Tip

70 HP with 5 pierce armor is surprisingly tanky. Galleons deal only 3 damage per shot to you (8 - 5 PA). You can tank many shots.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+340

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Demolition Ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.