Throwing Axeman unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Throwing Axeman

Infantry
Food55
Gold25
Hit Points60
Attack7
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time13s
Speed1

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 850

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archer
Archer
Huskarl
Huskarl
Eagle Warrior
Eagle Warrior
?
Infantry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Knight
Knight
?
Cavalry
Scorpion
Scorpion
Mangonel
Mangonel

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Throwing Axeman is **ranged infantry dealing melee damage**. This unique mechanic makes it effective against high-pierce armor targets.

Tactical Playbook

Archer Counter

Archers have 0 melee armor. Your 7 damage hits for full against them.

Melee Damage at Range

Pierce armor doesn't protect against you. Huskarls take full damage.

Infantry Support

Fight behind your melee infantry. Deal damage while others tank.

Critical Point

**Very fragile**. 0/0 armor and only 60 HP. Cavalry will destroy you in melee, and archers can kite you.

Understanding The Stats

The Throwing Axeman offers unique ranged melee damage but suffers from poor durability.

Melee Damage

7 Attack

Ignores pierce armor. Full damage vs archers and Huskarls.

Decent Range

3 Range

Can attack from behind melee infantry. Safe positioning.

Paper Armor

0/0

No armor at all. Every point of damage hits full.

Low HP

60 HP

Dies quickly if focused. Needs protection.

Coach's Tip

7 melee damage at 3 range is unique. Arbalesters have 0 melee armor - you deal 7 damage per hit while they only deal 6 to you (with 0 pierce armor).

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+1
Standard Building+1

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.

Key Upgrades