War Wagon unit icon - Age of Empires 2

War Wagon

Archer
Wood200
Gold60
Hit Points150
Attack9
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor3
Train Time21s
Speed1.2

Evolution

Food 1000 Gold 600

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Archers
Archers
?
Infantry
?
Siege

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Halberdier
Halberdier
Camel Rider
Camel Rider
Skirmisher
Skirmisher

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The War Wagon is a **tanky ranged cavalry**. Massive HP and armor trades speed for survivability.

Tactical Playbook

150 HP Tank

More HP than some siege. Survives almost anything.

Pierce Armor

3 pierce armor. Archers deal reduced damage to you.

Steady Damage

9 attack at 4 range. Consistent ranged pressure.

Critical Point

**Slow and expensive**. 200 wood is huge. Halberds still shred you despite your HP.

Understanding The Stats

The War Wagon offers unmatched tankiness for cavalry archers at the cost of speed and resources.

Massive HP

150 HP

Highest for cavalry archers. Extremely tanky.

High Pierce Armor

0/3

Takes only 3 damage from Arbalesters.

Slow Speed

1.2 tiles/s

Slower than other cavalry archers.

Expensive

200W 60G

High wood cost. Wood-intensive build.

Coach's Tip

150 HP with 3 pierce armor = 50 Arbalester shots to kill. You can tank arrow fire while your army pushes.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+2

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

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.