Turtle Ship unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Turtle Ship

Ship
Wood180
Gold180
Hit Points200
Attack50
Melee Armor6
Pierce Armor5
Train Time50s
Speed0.9

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 800

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Galley
Galley
War Galley
War Galley
Galleon
Galleon
Transport Ship
Transport Ship

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Fire Ship
Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
Fast Fire Ship
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Demo Ship

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Turtle Ship is your **naval tank**. It absorbs damage and devastates ships in close combat.

Tactical Playbook

Devastating Attack

50 attack with +15 vs ships. Kills Galleys in 2-3 shots. Dominates Galley-line ships.

Extreme Tankiness

200 HP with 6 melee / 5 pierce armor. Survives sustained fire that kills other ships.

Close Range Dominance

Despite 6 range, your DPS is so high you win trades if you can close distance.

Critical Point

**Fire Ships are your nemesis**. 0.9 speed means you can't escape. Fire Ships at 1.35 speed will catch and kill you. Never fight without Galley escort.

Understanding The Stats

The Turtle Ship is a slow, heavily armored warship that dominates close-range naval combat.

Massive Attack

50 Attack

Highest base attack of any ship. Combined with ship bonus, devastating.

Extremely Tanky

200 HP / 6-5 Armor

Takes minimal damage from arrows. Survives where others die.

Very Slow

0.9 tiles/s

Slowest warship. Can't escape or chase effectively.

Short Range

6 Range

Shorter than Galleys. Must close distance to fight.

Coach's Tip

6 melee armor means Demo Ships deal reduced damage. 5 pierce armor significantly reduces Galley arrow damage. You're built to tank.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Ship+15

Armor Classes

Ship

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

Turtle Ship

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.