Iron Pagoda unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Iron Pagoda

Cavalry
Food80
Gold55
Hit Points115
Attack12
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor3
Train Time14s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
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Siege Weapons
Skirmishers
Skirmishers
Monks
Monks

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Pikemen
Camel Riders
Camel Riders
Halberdiers
Halberdiers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Heavy shock cavalry with exceptional mobility

Tactical Playbook

Armored Assault

115 HP makes Iron Pagodas extremely durable. They can dive deep into enemy formations and survive long enough to cause significant disruption.

Speed Advantage

1.4 speed is exceptional for heavy cavalry. Use this to catch fleeing units or reposition quickly during battles.

Line Breaker

12 attack with solid armor makes Iron Pagodas excellent at breaking enemy formations. Target archers and siege for maximum impact.

Critical Point

Expensive at 80F/55G. Pikemen and Camels remain deadly counters. Avoid large infantry masses without support.

Understanding The Stats

Iron Pagodas combine heavy cavalry durability with light cavalry speed. At 115 HP and 1.4 speed, they outperform most cavalry in both categories.

Heavy Attack

12

Solid damage output for consistent pressure

Pierce Focused

1/3

Better pierce armor helps against archer fire

Tank HP

115

Among the highest HP cavalry in Castle Age

Exceptional Speed

1.4

As fast as light cavalry while being heavily armored

Coach's Tip

115 HP and 1.4 speed is incredible value. You can brawl AND chase. Few cavalry can match both.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.