Long Swordsman Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Long Swordsman
The Long Swordsman is a unit in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Spearman, Eagle Scout, and Skirmisher, but countered by Archer, Crossbowman, and Arbalester.
Imperial upgrade: Long Swordsman
Long Swordsman Stats
60HP
9Attack
0Range
1Melee Armor
1Pierce Armor
0.96SpeedCost
50 Food 
20 Gold
50 Food 20 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Forging
Iron Casting
Blast Furnace
Scale Mail Armor
Chain Mail Armor
Plate Mail Armor
Barracks
Squires
GambesonsHow to Counter the Long Swordsman
The Long Swordsman has 25 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 Long Swordsman
These units counter the Long Swordsman effectively.
Archer
Crossbowman
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Scorpion
Jaguar Warrior
Janissary
Samurai
Woad Raider
Teutonic Knight
Throwing Axeman
Plumed Archer
Gbeto
Boyar
Cataphract
Conquistador
Slinger
Genitour
Elite Ballista Elephant
War Wagon
Chu Ko Nu
Leitis
Rattan Archer
Berserk
War Elephant ✘ Worst Units Against Long Swordsman
The Long Swordsman is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Spearman
Eagle Scout
Skirmisher
Huskarl
Eagle Warrior 5 Tips to Counter the Long Swordsman Line
1
They are excellent at countering Eagle Warriors and standard trash units.
2
They cost a lot of food which can severely delay your ability to advance to the next age.
3
Archers and Hand Cannoneers will destroy them easily from a safe distance.
4
Mangonels are a major threat because of their incredibly slow movement speed.
5
They deal bonus damage to buildings making them decent at destroying forward bases.
