Champion Counters and Strengths - Age Of Empires 2

Champion Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2

Champion unit portrait

Champion

The Champion is a unit in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Spearman, Eagle Scout, and Skirmisher, but countered by Archer, Crossbowman, and Arbalester.

Imperial upgrade: Champion

Champion Stats

HP70HP
Attack14Attack
Range0Range
Melee Armor1Melee Armor
Pierce Armor1Pierce Armor
Speed0.96Speed
Cost Food 50 Food Gold 20 Gold

Upgrades & Technologies

BlacksmithBlacksmith
ForgingForging
Iron CastingIron Casting
Blast FurnaceBlast Furnace
Scale Mail ArmorScale Mail Armor
Chain Mail ArmorChain Mail Armor
Plate Mail ArmorPlate Mail Armor
BarracksBarracks
SquiresSquires
GambesonsGambesons

How to Counter the Champion

The Champion has 22 strong counters and is strong against 5 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.

5 Tips to Counter the Champion Line

1

They deal significant bonus damage to Eagle Warriors making them the perfect counter unit.

2

They are very cheap on gold but require a strong food economy to mass produce.

3

Hand Cannoneers will shred them from a distance completely ignoring their armor.

4

Heavy cavalry can easily defeat them in open field engagements.

5

They melt buildings quickly making them excellent for late game base destruction.

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