Genitour Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Genitour
Mounted SkirmisherThe Genitour is a fast, ranged cavalry that excels against infantry and archers but struggles against heavy cavalry and Skirmishers.
Imperial upgrade: Elite Genitour
Genitour Stats
50HP
3Attack
4Range
0Melee Armor
4Pierce Armor
1.35SpeedCost
40 Food 
35 Wood
40 Food 35 Wood 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 Genitour
The Genitour has 8 strong counters and is strong against 5 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Genitour
These units counter the Genitour effectively.
Elite Skirmisher
Spearman
Eagle Warrior
Knight
Bombard Cannon
Mangonel
Huskarl
Genoese Crossbowman ✘ Worst Units Against Genitour
The Genitour is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Hand Cannoneer
Archer
Cavalry Archer
Longbowman
Chu Ko Nu 5 Tips to Counter the Genitour Line
1
They are mounted skirmishers making them highly mobile anti archer units.[2]
2
They cost no gold making them a great trash unit for prolonged games.[2]
3
Heavy cavalry like knights easily run them down and destroy them in melee.
4
Spearmen and halberdiers deal heavy bonus damage to them due to their cavalry class.
5
They are excellent at chasing down retreating cavalry archers across the map.
