Boyar Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Boyar
CavalryThe Boyar is a Cavalry in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Militia, Eagle Warrior, and Skirmisher, but countered by Spearman, Archer, and Camel Rider.
Boyar Stats
100HP
12Attack
0Range
4Melee Armor
2Pierce Armor
1.3SpeedCost
60 Food 
70 Gold
60 Food 70 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Forging
Iron Casting
Blast Furnace
Scale Barding Armor
Chain Barding Armor
Plate Barding Armor
Stable
Bloodlines
HusbandryHow to Counter the Boyar
The Boyar has 12 strong counters and is strong against 12 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Boyar
These units counter the Boyar effectively.
Spearman
Archer
Camel Rider
Scorpion
Monk
Kamayuk
Samurai
War Elephant
Mameluke
Missionary
Teutonic Knight
Berserk ✘ Worst Units Against Boyar
The Boyar is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Militia
Eagle Warrior
Skirmisher
Jaguar Warrior
Cataphract
Woad Raider
Throwing Axeman
Condottiero
Magyar Huszar
Karambit Warrior
Imperial SkirmisherBerserk 5 Tips to Counter the Boyar Line
1
Their defining strength is their exceptionally high melee armor making them great in close combat.
2
They are heavily countered by halberdiers despite their impressive armor stats.
3
Heavy camels are also a direct counter to them in prolonged melee engagements.
4
They struggle against massed heavy infantry and specialized anti cavalry unique units.
5
Monks can convert them easily because they lack the fast speed of light cavalry.
