Galley Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Galley
The Galley is a unit in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Cannon Galleon, but countered by Fire Ship, Ballista Elephant, and Turtle Ship.
Galley Stats
110HP
6Attack
5Range
0Melee Armor
3Pierce Armor
1.36Speed
90 Wood 
30 Gold How to Counter the Galley
The Galley has 4 strong counters and is strong against 1 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Galley
Fire Ship
Ballista Elephant
Turtle Ship
Longbowman ✘ Worst Units Against Galley
Cannon Galleon 7 Tips to Counter the Galley Line
Galleys have a minimum range, meaning they cannot attack enemies too close to them. Try to keep your galleys at a safe distance while attacking enemy ships.
Use galleys strategically to deny your opponents access to important resources such as fishing ships, foragers (berries) and other resources.
Galleys have a minimum range so always keep your distance from enemy ships.[1]
Use them strategically to deny your opponent access to deep water fish and shoreline resources.[1]
Fire ships counter them heavily in close quarters combat.
Once massed they can easily destroy coastal buildings and vulnerable woodlines.[1]
Researching Fletching at the blacksmith immediately increases their range and attack.
