Slinger Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Slinger
Ranged Anti-InfantryThe Slinger is a Ranged Anti-Infantry in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Militia, Teutonic Knight, and Huskarl, but countered by Skirmisher, Knight, and Cavalry Archer.
Slinger Stats
35HP
4Attack
5Range
0Melee Armor
0Pierce Armor
0.96SpeedCost
70 Food 
10 Wood
70 Food 10 Wood Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Fletching
Bodkin Arrow
Bracer
Padded Archer Armor
Leather Archer Armor
Ring Archer Armor
University
Ballistics
Chemistry
Archery Range
Thumb RingHow to Counter the Slinger
The Slinger has 5 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 Slinger
These units counter the Slinger effectively.
Skirmisher
Knight
Cavalry Archer
Mangonel
Rattan Archer ✘ Worst Units Against Slinger
The Slinger is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Militia
Teutonic Knight
Huskarl
Spearman 6 Tips to Counter the Slinger Line
1
Any archery units will deal high damage to slingers.
2
Any ranged archery units will deal high damage to them and outrange them.[1]
3
They deal massive bonus damage to all infantry units.
4
They are available in the Castle Age acting as an early Hand Cannoneer alternative.
5
Cavalry units easily run them down and destroy them in melee combat.
6
They do not require a Castle to be trained making them highly accessible.
