Cao Cao Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2

Cao Cao Stats

475HP

14Attack

0Range

3Melee Armor

3Pierce Armor

1.3Speed

Cost 500 Food 500 Gold

Upgrades & Technologies

Blacksmith

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Forging

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Iron Casting

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Blast Furnace

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Scale Barding Armor

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Chain Barding Armor

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Plate Barding Armor

Stable

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Bloodlines

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Husbandry

How to Counter the Cao Cao

The Cao Cao has 12 strong counters and is strong against 15 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.

✔ Best Units Against Cao Cao

These units counter the Cao Cao effectively.

Flaming CamelHalberdierPikemanHeavy Camel RiderImperial Camel RiderSpearmanElite Fire LancerElite KamayukElite SamuraiElite MamelukeSamuraiCamel Rider

✘ Worst Units Against Cao Cao

The Cao Cao is strong against these — avoid sending them in.

ArcherElite SkirmisherSkirmisherCrossbowmanCavalry ArcherArbalesterComposite BowmanE. Composite BowmanElephant ArcherElite Elephant ArcherHand CannoneerHeavy Cav ArcherCamel ArcherElite Camel ArcherGenitour