Paladin

Tactical Briefing

The Paladin is the pinnacle of the Knight line. With 160 HP, 14 Attack, and 2/3 armor, Paladins are nearly unstoppable in direct combat. Only 10 civilizations have access to this elite unit. Use them to crush enemy armies, raid with impunity, and dominate late-game battles. Beware of Halberdiers, Heavy Camels, and Camel Archers. Classes: Cavalry.

Statistics

HP

160

Attack

14

Melee Armor

2

Pierce Armor

3

Speed

1.35

Cost

• Food: 60
• Gold: 75

Strong Against

• Archer
• Infantry
• Siege
• Most units

Weak Against

• Halberdier
• Heavy Camel
• Monk
• Camel Archer

Strategic Analysis

The Paladin is the **ultimate power unit**. When fully upgraded, Paladins can engage almost any unit in the game and win. They are the definition of 'quality over quantity' in AoE2.

• Overwhelming Force: Paladins win most fights simply by having superior stats. Engage confidently against archers, infantry, and siege. Only disengage against dedicated counters.
• Raid Immunity: With 160 HP and high armor, individual Paladins can raid without fear. Enemy Town Centers and Towers barely scratch you.
• Army Anchor: Build your composition around Paladins. Add siege for buildings, Skirmishers for Halberdiers, and light cavalry for Monks. The Paladin is your centerpiece.

Warning: The upgrade costs 1300F/750G - make sure you can afford it. **Halberdiers** still counter you hard, and **Heavy Camels** are very dangerous. Mass production is expensive.

Available Civilizations

Burgundians, Byzantines, Celts, Cumans, Franks, Huns, Lithuanians, Magyars, Spanish, Teutons