Missionary unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Missionary

Monk
Gold100
Hit Points30
Attack0
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time51s
Speed1.1

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Cavalry
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Elephants
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Expensive Units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Archers
Archers
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry
Eagle Warriors
Eagle Warriors

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Mobile conversion unit for frontline support

Tactical Playbook

Cavalry Speed

At 1.1 speed, Missionaries can keep up with your cavalry. Position them behind your knights for conversion opportunities.

Hit and Convert

Use their mobility to dart in, start a conversion, and retreat before enemy archers can target them.

Conqueror Support

Pair with Conquistadors for a highly mobile army that converts and kills simultaneously.

Critical Point

Only 30 HP and no armor. They die instantly to focused fire. Keep them protected behind your main army.

Understanding The Stats

Missionaries trade range (7 vs 9) for speed (1.1 vs 0.7). This makes them better for aggressive play but worse for defensive conversions.

High Speed

1.1

Matches light cavalry speed, enabling mobile warfare

Shorter Range

7

Less safe than monks but still effective

Fragile

30 HP

Same health as regular monks - very vulnerable

Gold Only

100 Gold

Same cost as monks, pure gold investment

Coach's Tip

1.1 speed is incredible for a monk. Use this to stay alive and convert high-value targets.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Monk

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Other Units