War Chariot unit icon - Age of Empires 2

War Chariot

Cavalry Archer
Food65
Gold90
Hit Points65
Attack8
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time24s
Speed0.9

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry
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Siege Weapons
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Slow Units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Skirmishers
Skirmishers
Cavalry Archers
Cavalry Archers
Hussars
Hussars

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Mobile ranged cavalry platform

Tactical Playbook

Ranged Harassment

6 range allows hit-and-run tactics. Kite infantry and siege while dealing consistent damage.

Anti-Infantry

High damage output shreds slow infantry. Champions and Halberdiers can't catch you.

Siege Sniper

Use mobility to position behind enemy lines and snipe siege weapons.

Critical Point

Expensive at 65F/90G. Skirmishers counter you hard. Avoid massed anti-archer units.

Understanding The Stats

War Chariots are expensive but powerful ranged cavalry. They dominate open maps where mobility matters.

Ranged Attack

8

High damage for a ranged unit

Good Range

6

Outranges most units

Decent HP

65

Can take some hits before falling

Slower Speed

0.9

Slower than cavalry archers but still mobile

Coach's Tip

65 HP with no armor is fragile. Stay at max range and never let enemies close the gap.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.