Transport Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Transport Ship

Ship
Wood125
Hit Points100
Attack0
Melee Armor4
Pierce Armor8
Train Time46s
Speed1.45

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
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Demo Ships

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Transport Ship is your **island invasion enabler**. It projects land power across water.

Tactical Playbook

Water Control First

Never land without naval superiority. Losing loaded Transports loses games.

Scout Landings

Send an empty Transport first to check if the coast is defended. Then land main force.

Multiple Landings

Split your force across 2-3 landing spots. Harder for enemy to defend all.

Critical Point

**Completely unarmed**. A single Galley destroys your Transport. Always escort with war ships.

Understanding The Stats

The Transport Ship is the essential troop carrier for cross-water invasions.

Troop Capacity

5 Units

Carries 5 units by default. Some civs have bonuses for more.

Good Armor

4 MA / 8 PA

Tanky against arrows. Survives some fire while unloading.

Decent Speed

1.45 tiles/s

Reasonably fast. Can retreat if caught unescorted.

No Attack

Unarmed

Cannot fight. Purely utility ship.

Coach's Tip

100 HP with 8 pierce armor is very tanky for a non-combat ship. You can survive long enough to unload troops under fire if necessary.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Ship

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