Woad Raider Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Woad Raider
InfantryThe Woad Raider is a Infantry in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Spearman, Eagle Warrior, and Skirmisher, but countered by Hand Cannoneer, Jaguar Warrior, and Slinger.
Woad Raider Stats
70HP
11Attack
0Range
0Melee Armor
1Pierce Armor
1.17SpeedCost
70 Food 
25 Gold
70 Food 25 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Forging
Iron Casting
Blast Furnace
Scale Mail Armor
Chain Mail Armor
Plate Mail Armor
Barracks
Squires
GambesonsHow to Counter the Woad Raider
The Woad Raider has 9 strong counters and is strong against 11 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Woad Raider
These units counter the Woad Raider effectively.
Hand Cannoneer
Jaguar Warrior
Slinger
Samurai
Boyar
Conquistador
Teutonic Knight
Janissary
Berserk ✘ Worst Units Against Woad Raider
The Woad Raider is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Spearman
Eagle Warrior
Skirmisher
Scout Cavalry
Bombard Cannon
Trebuchet
Mangonel
Scorpion
Battering Ram
Huskarl
Imperial Skirmisher 5 Tips to Counter the Woad Raider Line
1
They move incredibly fast for infantry allowing them to raid economies effectively.
2
They are created extremely fast from the Castle allowing for rapid reinforcement.
3
Champions trade effectively against them in equal numbers due to better base stats.
4
Hand Cannoneers remain a hard counter to them despite their speed.
5
They are highly effective at chasing down siege weapons like Mangonels.
