Siege Tower unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Siege Tower

Siege Weapon
Wood100
Gold120
Hit Points220
Attack0
Melee Armor-2
Pierce Armor100
Train Time36s
Speed0.8

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Walls
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Defensive Positions

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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Cavalry
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Infantry
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Anything Melee

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Wall-bypassing transport siege unit

Tactical Playbook

Wall Bypass

Garrison infantry and unload them past walls. Defenders must react to troops inside their base.

Arrow Immunity

100 pierce armor means towers and castles deal minimal damage. You can roll past defenses safely.

Surprise Factor

Enemies often forget to defend the interior. A Siege Tower drop can end games.

Critical Point

-2 melee armor means melee units shred it. Keep it away from cavalry and infantry. It also has no attack.

Understanding The Stats

Siege Towers are niche but game-changing when used correctly. Their wall bypass ability creates unique tactical options.

No Attack

0

Purely a transport vehicle

Extreme Pierce

-2/100

Nearly immune to arrow damage

High HP

220

Very durable against ranged

Siege Speed

0.8

Standard siege mobility

Coach's Tip

100 pierce armor is absurd. A castle deals 11-100=-89 = minimum 1 damage. You're almost immune.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Siege Weapon

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