Urumi Swordsman unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Urumi Swordsman

Infantry
Food65
Gold20
Hit Points55
Attack9
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor0
Train Time9s
Speed1.1

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Clumped infantry
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Siege
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Eagles

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Cataphract
Cataphract
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Heavy Cavalry

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Urumi Swordsman is a **charged AoE infantry**. Movement builds charge for devastating first strikes.

Tactical Playbook

Charge Attack

Move before attacking to build charge. First hit deals massive damage.

Area Damage

Whip sword hits multiple enemies. Devastating vs clumped units.

Gold Efficient

Only 20 gold. Very sustainable in long games.

Critical Point

**Low base damage without charge**. If you attack immediately after engaging, you deal only 9 damage.

Understanding The Stats

The Urumi Swordsman offers unique charged AoE damage for devastating opening strikes.

Charge Mechanic

Bonus on first hit

Movement builds charge for extra damage.

Area Damage

Hits multiple

Whip sword damages enemies in arc.

Decent Stats

55 HP, 9 Atk

Solid infantry baseline.

Gold Efficient

65F 20G

Very low gold cost. Easy to sustain.

Coach's Tip

Walk your Urumis a bit before engaging to build charge. A charged attack can deal 15+ damage instead of 9.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Eagle+2
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.