Shrivamsha Rider unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Shrivamsha Rider

Cavalry
Food70
Gold30
Hit Points55
Attack8
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor1
Train Time20s
Speed1.6

Evolution

Food 850 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Bombard Cannon
Bombard Cannon

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Knight
Knight
Pikeman
Pikeman
Camel Rider
Camel Rider

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The **Projectile Sponge**. Use them to raid under TC fire or dive archer masses.

Tactical Playbook

Shield Management

The shield blocks a set number of projectiles (5-7). Engage, absorb the volley, then retreat to let it recharge quickly.

Archer Killer

With their immense speed (1.6) and dodge mechanic, Arbalesters cannot stop them. They are the best anti-archer unit in the game.

Raiding

They can run under Town Centers, ignore the arrows, kill villagers, and escape before taking real damage.

Critical Point

Paper vs **Melee**. A standard Knight beats a Shrivamsha easily. Halberdiers destroy them instantly. Never take a melee fight.

Understanding The Stats

Stats are comparable to a Scout Cavalry, but the Shield mechanic adds 'virtual HP' against ranged attacks.

Dodge Shield

Absorbs Hits

Blocks damage completely until depleted. Recharges fast. Weak vs mass fire (depletes faster).

Speed

1.6

Faster than almost everything. Can dictate when to fight.

Base Stats

Low

Low HP and Attack compared to Knights. Rely on the shield entirely.

Coach's Tip

Your shield is everything - treat it like extra lives, not armor. Dive in, absorb the archer volley, then RETREAT before melee units reach you. Rinse and repeat.

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.