Warrior Priest unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Warrior Priest

Infantry
Food30
Gold50
Hit Points80
Attack11
Melee Armor1
Pierce Armor1
Train Time30s
Speed0.85

Evolution

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Infantry Blobs
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Prolonged Fights

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Archers
Archers
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Cavalry
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Siege

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Combat healer hybrid infantry

Tactical Playbook

Healing Aura

Warrior Priests automatically heal nearby units. Mix 2-3 into your infantry ball for sustained fighting power.

Combat Capable

11 attack and 80 HP means they can fight. They're not just support - they contribute to damage.

Infantry Synergy

Best paired with high-HP infantry like Champions or Legionaries who benefit most from healing.

Critical Point

Only 1/1 armor and slow speed. They die quickly to focused fire and can't escape cavalry.

Understanding The Stats

Warrior Priests bridge the gap between monks and infantry. They lack conversion but provide healing while fighting.

Combat Attack

11

Respectable damage for an infantry unit

Light Armor

1/1

Minimal protection against all damage types

Good HP

80

Durable enough to survive some combat

Slow Speed

0.85

Slower than standard infantry

Coach's Tip

80 HP with healing means they can sustain themselves. Put them in the middle of your infantry, not the front.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg

Armor Classes

Infantry

Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.

Monk

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Key Upgrades