Elephant Archer Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Elephant Archer
Elephant ArchersThe Elephant Archer is a Elephant Archers in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Archer, Cavalry Archer, and Plumed Archer, but countered by Spearman, Eagle Warrior, and Skirmisher.
Elephant Archer Stats
230HP
6Attack
4Range
0Melee Armor
2Pierce Armor
0.9SpeedCost
60 Food 
80 Gold
60 Food 80 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Fletching
Bodkin Arrow
Bracer
Padded Archer Armor
Leather Archer Armor
Ring Archer Armor
University
Ballistics
Chemistry
Archery Range
Thumb Ring
Parthian Tactics
Stable
Bloodlines
HusbandryHow to Counter the Elephant Archer
The Elephant Archer has 13 strong counters and is strong against 3 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Elephant Archer
These units counter the Elephant Archer effectively.
Spearman
Eagle Warrior
Skirmisher
Camel Rider
Monk
Huskarl
Kamayuk
Genoese Crossbowman
Samurai
Mameluke
Missionary
Flaming Camel
Berserk ✘ Worst Units Against Elephant Archer
The Elephant Archer is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Archer
Cavalry Archer
Plumed Archer 5 Tips to Counter the Elephant Archer Line
1
They are incredibly slow making them highly vulnerable to enemy monks.
2
Skirmishers counter them effectively because they share the cavalry archer armor class.
3
They cost a massive amount of food and gold compared to standard archers.
4
Halberdiers deal heavy bonus damage to them because of their elephant armor class.
5
They can tank huge amounts of damage making them a decent meat shield for your army.
