Konnik unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Konnik

Cavalry
Food60
Gold70
Hit Points100
Attack12
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time16s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Konnik

Castle
Food 1100 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Siege
Monks
Monks
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Camel Rider
Camel Rider
?
Heavy Cavalry

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Konnik is a **two-life cavalry unit**. When killed, it spawns as infantry, providing exceptional value in sustained fights.

Tactical Playbook

Double Value

Mounted + dismounted = 145 HP total effective health. Exceptional cost efficiency.

Commit to Fights

Never retreat with low HP Konniks - let them die and fight as infantry.

Good All-Around

2/2 armor makes you tanky. Good vs archers and melee alike.

Critical Point

**Slower than standard cavalry**. 1.35 speed means Knights can catch or escape you. Account for this in engagements.

Understanding The Stats

The Konnik offers unique two-phase combat, trading speed for exceptional sustained value.

Two Lives

100 + 45 HP

Cavalry dies, infantry spawns. 145 total effective HP.

Solid Attack

12 Damage

Same mounted and dismounted. Consistent damage output.

Good Armor

2/2

Excellent protection. Takes reduced damage from everything.

Slightly Slow

1.35 tiles/s

Slower than Knights (1.35 vs 1.35). Standard unique cavalry.

Coach's Tip

145 total HP (100+45) for 60F/70G is incredible value. Compare to Knights: 100 HP for 60F/75G. Konniks are more efficient.

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.