Xianbei unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Xianbei

Cavalry
Wood60
Gold25
Hit Points30
Attack5
Melee Armor0
Pierce Armor0
Train Time26s
Speed1.4

Evolution

Xianbei

Imperial

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

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Siege Weapons
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Slow Infantry
Monks
Monks

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Skirmishers
Skirmishers
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Cavalry
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Town Centers

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

Fast cavalry archer with anti-siege bonus

Tactical Playbook

Siege Sniper

+3 vs siege makes Xianbei excellent at destroying enemy war machines. Dive in, kill the Trebuchets, and escape.

Speed Advantage

1.4 speed outpaces most units. Kite infantry and slow cavalry effortlessly.

Mass Production

At 60W/25G, Xianbei are very cheap. Build many and overwhelm with volume of fire.

Critical Point

Only 30 HP and 0/0 armor. Extremely fragile - any damage is dangerous. Never let them get caught.

Understanding The Stats

Xianbei combine exceptional speed with low cost but minimal durability. At 30 HP and 0/0 armor, micro is essential.

Ranged Attack

5 (+3 siege)

Moderate damage with strong siege bonus

No Armor

0/0

Zero armor means maximum vulnerability

Low HP

30

Extremely fragile - dies to any focus fire

Top Speed

1.4

Among the fastest units in the game

Coach's Tip

30 HP and 0/0 armor = 2-3 arrow shots kill you. Never stop moving. Hit and run is your only playstyle.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Siege Weapons+3
Standard Building+1

Armor Classes

Cavalry

Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.

Cavalry Archer

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.