Trade Cog unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Trade Cog

Ship
Wood100
Gold50
Hit Points80
Attack0
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor6
Train Time36s
Speed1.65

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Nothing

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

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All warships
Fire Ship
Fire Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Trade Cog is your **late-game gold engine**. It sustains gold-heavy compositions when mines run out.

Tactical Playbook

Distance Matters

Trade gold scales with distance. Longer routes = more gold per trip. Plan routes carefully.

Multiple Trade Lines

Build 10-20 Trade Cogs for sustainable gold income. More is better in late game.

Protected Routes

Trade Cogs are defenseless. Patrol routes with war ships to prevent snipes.

Critical Point

**Completely defenseless**. A single Fire Ship can destroy your entire trade line. Never trade without naval protection.

Understanding The Stats

The Trade Cog is the essential late-game gold generation unit for team games.

Gold Generation

Variable

Gold per trip depends on distance. Maximize route length.

Good HP

80 HP

Tankier than Fishing Ships. Survives a few hits.

Fast Speed

1.65 tiles/s

Fastest civilian ship. Quick trade cycles.

No Combat

0 Attack

Defenseless. Needs war ship escort.

Coach's Tip

80 HP and 6 pierce armor is decent for a civilian. You can survive some arrow fire, but not sustained combat.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Ship

Takes bonus from Heated Shot, Fire Ships, and Demolition Ships.