Serjeant unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Serjeant

Infantry
Food55
Gold25
Hit Points50
Attack5
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor1
Train Time12s
Speed0.95

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Skirmisher
Skirmisher
Pikeman
Pikeman
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Knight
Knight
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Teutonic Knight
Teutonic Knight

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The **Tanky Builder**. A unit that allows for aggressive fortification strategies ('Donjon Rushes').

Tactical Playbook

Donjon Rush

In Feudal Age, forward Serjeants can build Donjons to strangle enemy resources while fighting off villagers.

Damage Sponge

With high base stats and the 50% bonus damage resistance, they are incredibly hard to kill efficiently with trash units (Skirms/Pikes).

Auto-Upgrade

Upon reaching Castle Age, existing Serjeants instantly gain +20 HP and stats. This is a massive power spike if you massed them in Feudal.

Critical Point

Weak to **Knights & Heavy Melee**. While they resist bonus damage, they lack the raw DPS to beat Knights in Castle Age or Teutonic Knights.

Understanding The Stats

Built for endurance. The combination of high armor and bonus reduction makes them one of the most reliable units in the game.

Builder

Can Build

Can construct Donjons (defensive towers). Build speed equals a Villager.

Bonus Resist

-50% Dmg

Civ Bonus: Takes half damage from anti-infantry attacks (e.g. Hand Cannoneers do less).

Pierce Armor

High PA

Elite Serjeant has massive Pierce Armor, requiring ~43 Arbalester shots to kill.

Coach's Tip

You're built to tank and build! Use your construction ability aggressively - drop a Donjon in enemy territory during fights. Your auto-upgrade at Castle Age is a free power spike.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Eagle Warrior+2
Standard Building+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.