Monk unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Monk

Monk
Gold100
Hit Points30
Attack0
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time51s
Speed0.7

Evolution

Monk

Castle

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Expensive Units
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Cavalry
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Elephants
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Siege

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry
Eagle Warriors
Eagle Warriors
Archers
Archers
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Fast Units

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Conversion and healing support unit

Tactical Playbook

Convert Expensive Units

Converting a Knight (60F/75G) costs nothing but the Monk's 100G. Against elephants, you swing 200+ resources per conversion.

Healing Sustain

Monks heal allied units to full HP for free. Between fights, heal your army to maintain strength.

Relic Collection

Monks pick up relics that generate gold. 5 relics = instant relic victory in some modes.

Critical Point

Only 30 HP with 0 armor. Extremely fragile. Light cavalry and archers kill monks instantly.

Understanding The Stats

Monks are high-skill support units. Mastering conversion timing and positioning dramatically improves your win rate.

No Attack

0

Monks convert, they don't fight

No Armor

0/0

Completely unprotected

Very Low HP

30

Dies to anything

Slow Speed

0.7

Can't escape pursuers

Coach's Tip

30 HP means 2 scout hits kill you. Positioning is everything. Never let enemies reach your monks.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Monk

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

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