Siege Ram unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Siege Ram

Siege Weapon
Wood160
Gold75
Hit Points270
Attack4
Melee Armor-1
Pierce Armor195
Train Time36s
Speed0.6

Evolution

Capped Ram

Imperial
Food 300

Siege Ram

Imperial
Food 1000 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Building
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Castle
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Wonder
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Town Center

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Paladin
Paladin
Champion
Champion
Siege Onager
Siege Onager

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Siege Ram is your **game-ending siege weapon**. When you have map control and need to break through fortified positions, Siege Rams are the answer.

Tactical Playbook

Castle Breaker

Siege Rams destroy Castles efficiently. With 270 HP, they survive multiple Trebuchet shots while closing distance. Perfect for breaking turtle players.

Wonder Race

In Wonder race games, Siege Rams with Halberdier escort are the fastest way to destroy enemy Wonders. The garrison bonus makes destruction lightning-fast.

Forward Push

Use Siege Rams to push into enemy territory. They tank all defensive fire while your army secures the area. Then target key buildings.

Critical Point

**Paladins and Champions** are your nightmare. Paladins deal full melee damage and have the speed to catch you. Champions are cheap and do massive damage. Always have Halberdiers screening your Rams.

Understanding The Stats

The Siege Ram is the ultimate Ram variant. Expensive to upgrade but unmatched in building destruction capability.

Massive HP

270 HP

+70 HP over Capped Ram. Can survive extended assaults.

Near Arrow Immunity

195 Pierce Armor

Arrows deal 0-1 damage. Castle arrows barely tickle you.

Building Devastation

+200 vs Buildings

With garrison bonus, you destroy buildings in seconds.

Expensive Upgrade

1000F 500G

Costly but worth it for ending games against fortified opponents.

Coach's Tip

Your -1 melee armor is the best of any Ram. Combined with 270 HP, you survive longer against melee threats. But 270 HP vs Paladin's 14 attack is still only 19 hits - keep those Halberdiers close!

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+200
Siege Weapon+65

Armor Classes

Siege Weapon

Takes bonus from Mangonels and Bombard Cannons. Can be repaired.

Ram

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.