Elite Skirmisher Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2

Transitioning into the Elite Skirmisher is one of the most effective ways to counter an opponent who has already massed their own Elite Skirmishers.

The Elite Skirmisher possesses a minimum range deadzone meaning if enemy units breach this radius the Skirmisher is completely incapable of returning fire.

When fighting archers Elite Skirmishers must be manually commanded to walk into the enemy formation and stop to prevent the archers from kiting effectively.

Elite Skirmishers are incredibly vulnerable to light cavalry and heavy cavalry due to their low melee armor and complete inability to fire at point blank range.

Because they cost zero gold Elite Skirmishers serve as the ultimate trash unit to support your gold intensive Crossbowmen during prolonged engagements.