Monk Counters and Strengths - Age Of Empires 2

Monk Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2

Monk unit portrait

Monk

Monks

The Monk is a Monks in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Knight, Camel Archer, and Tarkan, but countered by Eagle Warrior, Archer, and Scout Cavalry.

Monk Stats

HP30HP
Attack0Attack
Range9Range
Melee Armor0Melee Armor
Pierce Armor0Pierce Armor
Speed0.7Speed
Cost Gold 100 Gold

How to Counter the Monk

The Monk has 8 strong counters and is strong against 4 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.

✔ Best Units Against Monk

These units counter the Monk effectively.
Counter Monk with Eagle WarriorEagle WarriorCounter Monk with ArcherArcherCounter Monk with Scout CavalryScout CavalryCounter Monk with LongbowmanLongbowmanCounter Monk with Shotel WarriorShotel WarriorCounter Monk with Magyar HuszarMagyar HuszarCounter Monk with Plumed ArcherPlumed ArcherCounter Monk with Rattan ArcherRattan Archer

✘ Worst Units Against Monk

The Monk is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Knight is a bad counter to MonkKnightCamel Archer is a bad counter to MonkCamel ArcherTarkan is a bad counter to MonkTarkanMissionary is a bad counter to MonkMissionary

5 Tips to Counter the Monk Line

1

They are highly effective against slow expensive units like Knights and War Elephants.

2

Light cavalry have a hidden resistance to conversion and deal bonus damage to them.

3

Eagle Warriors are their hardest counter due to high speed and conversion resistance.

4

Use them to collect Relics to secure a permanent gold income for your empire.[1]

5

Upgrading them at the Monastery increases their hit points and conversion range.[5]

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