Trade Cart unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Trade Cart

Infantry
Wood100
Gold50
Hit Points70
Attack0
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time51s
Speed1

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Nothing (economic unit)

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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All Military Units
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Raiders

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Infinite gold generation through trade

Tactical Playbook

Distance Matters

Gold per trip scales with distance. Trade with the farthest ally market or your own distant market.

Late Game Essential

When gold mines run out, trade carts are your only gold source. Start building them before depletion.

Protect Trade Lines

Enemies love to raid trade routes. Wall trade paths or patrol cavalry along them.

Critical Point

No combat ability. Raiders can destroy your entire trade line. Always protect your trade routes.

Understanding The Stats

Trade Carts are your late-game economy. Without trade, you run out of gold and can't make gold units.

No Attack

0

Cannot fight at all

No Armor

0/0

Completely unprotected

Moderate HP

70

Can survive a few hits

Fast Speed

1.0

Decent mobility for trade trips

Coach's Tip

70 HP can survive a few hits from scouts. But 2-3 hussars will destroy your entire trade line in seconds.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Key Upgrades