Obuch unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Obuch

Infantry
Food55
Gold20
Hit Points80
Attack8
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor2
Train Time12s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Obuch

Castle

Elite Obuch

Imperial
Food 800 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Champion
Champion
Skirmisher
Skirmisher
?
Ram

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Arbalester
Arbalester
Jaguar Warrior
Jaguar Warrior

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The **Armor Crusher**. A durable frontline unit that acts as a force multiplier for your other units by debuffing enemies.

Tactical Playbook

Armor Stripping

Even if they don't kill the target, removing armor makes the enemy vulnerable to everything else. A Paladin hit 3 times by an Obuch dies instantly to Arbalesters.

Anti-Trash

Because they have high HP and strip armor, they excel in prolonged fights against Hussars and Halberdiers, where they can grind down the opponent cost-effectively.

Massing

With a fast train time (12s) and low cost (25g), you can flood the map with them faster than your opponent can mass expensive counters.

Critical Point

Weak to **Hand Cannoneers**. Their high armor doesn't help against Gunpowder, and they lack the speed to close the gap quickly. Archers can also kite them effectively.

Understanding The Stats

A stat block designed for attrition. High HP allows them to stay in the fight long enough for their armor-stripping mechanic to turn the tide.

The Debuff

-1/-1 Armor

Permanent reduction per hit. Works on units, not buildings. Floor is 0.

Tankiness

95 HP

Elite Obuch has significantly higher HP than a Champion (70), making them great tanks.

Economy

20 Gold

Very light on gold. You can sustain production much longer than typical unique units.

Coach's Tip

Your 95 HP (Elite) and low gold cost make you the PERFECT attrition unit. Flood the field with Obuchs - even if they die, every hit strips permanent armor from enemies.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Standard Building+4
Eagle Warrior+2

Armor Classes

Infantry

Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.