Knight Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Knight
CavalryThe Knight is a Cavalry in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Archer, Skirmisher, and Steppe Lancer, but countered by Spearman, Camel Rider, and Monk.
Knight Stats
100HP
10Attack
0Range
2Melee Armor
2Pierce Armor
1.35SpeedCost
60 Food 
75 Gold
60 Food 75 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Forging
Iron Casting
Blast Furnace
Scale Barding Armor
Chain Barding Armor
Plate Barding Armor
Stable
Bloodlines
HusbandryHow to Counter the Knight
The Knight has 12 strong counters and is strong against 20 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Knight
These units counter the Knight effectively.
Spearman
Camel Rider
Monk
Missionary
Kamayuk
Genoese Crossbowman
Leitis
War Elephant
Mameluke
Flaming Camel
Teutonic Knight
Berserk ✘ Worst Units Against Knight
The Knight is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Archer
Skirmisher
Steppe Lancer
Cavalry Archer
Bombard Cannon
Siege Tower
Trebuchet
Mangonel
Scorpion
Battering Ram
Jaguar Warrior
Genitour
Cataphract
Tarkan
Slinger
Samurai
Karambit Warrior
Gbeto
Conquistador
Imperial Skirmisher 5 Tips to Counter the Knight Line
1
Spearmen and Pikemen deal massive bonus damage to them so always avoid charging into spears.
2
Monks are highly effective against them because knights are expensive to lose to conversion.
3
They are excellent at raiding economies and sniping vulnerable siege equipment.
4
Upgrading their armor at the Blacksmith is crucial for diving safely under Town Center fire.
5
Camels are a direct counter to them in open field melee battles.
