Nakharar unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Nakharar

Cavalry
Food70
Gold85
Hit Points120
Attack12
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time20s
Speed1.35

Evolution

Food 1100 Gold 700

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Infantry
?
Siege

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdiers
Halberdiers
?
Camels
Monks
Monks

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Support cavalry that buffs allies

Tactical Playbook

Armor Aura

+2 armor to nearby cavalry is significant. Your knights become much harder to kill against archers and infantry.

Mix Into Cavalry

Don't mass pure Nakhararas - mix 3-4 into a knight ball. The aura effect doesn't stack, but coverage matters.

Tank Synergy

Combine with Cavaliers or Paladins for extremely durable cavalry forces.

Critical Point

Expensive at 70F/85G. The aura is the value - if you're not running cavalry, don't make Nakhararas.

Understanding The Stats

Nakhararas are support cavalry that make your entire army tankier. Their value scales with your cavalry count.

Solid Attack

12

Good cavalry damage

Heavy Armor

2/2

Well-protected cavalry

High HP

120

Very durable

Standard Speed

1.35

Typical cavalry mobility

Coach's Tip

120 HP with 2/2 armor is tanky. Plus the aura makes nearby cavalry even tankier. Great for extended fights.

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.