Keshik unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Keshik

Cavalry
Food60
Gold40
Hit Points120
Attack9
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor2
Train Time17s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Keshik

Castle
Food 900 Gold 900

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Siege
Monks
Monks

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Camel Rider
Camel Rider
Knight
Knight

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Keshik is an **economy-generating cavalry**. Gold from attacks helps sustain production in extended games.

Tactical Playbook

Gold Generation

~0.7 gold per attack. 10 Keshiks attacking = 7 gold per attack cycle.

Very Cheap

60F/40G is incredibly gold-efficient. Mass them easily.

Tanky

120 HP is more than Knights. Good for extended fights.

Critical Point

**Low attack**. Only 9 damage means you kill slowly. Need numbers to be effective.

Understanding The Stats

The Keshik offers unique gold generation with high HP but lower attack than standard cavalry.

Gold Generation

0.7 G/hit

Generates gold when attacking. Adds up in fights.

High HP

120 HP

More than Knights. Very tanky for cavalry.

Low Attack

9 Damage

Less than Knights. Need numbers to kill.

Cheap Cost

60F 40G

Very gold-efficient. Easy to mass.

Coach's Tip

120 HP with 1/2 armor means Arbalesters deal only 4 damage. You can tank 30 arrows - excellent for raiding under fire.

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.