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Ultimate Troops Tier Breakdown and Comparison

In Age of Empires Mobile, troops are essential for a wide range of activities, including resource gathering, defending your base, and engaging in battles against enemies. The game features four primary unit types: Swordsmen, Archers, Cavalry, and Pikemen, each designed with unique roles and strategies in mind.

Unit Tiers and Progression

Every unit type is categorized into seven progressive tiers, with higher tiers offering better stats such as increased attack power, defense, speed, and special abilities. Advancing through these tiers requires upgrades, making progression an important aspect of building a strong and versatile army.

Unit Training Cost

Time it takes to train max amount at 100% training speed using 2300 as max train

Cost/Tier Food Wood Stone Gold
Tier 1 184,000 46,000 0 0
Tier 2 230,000 69,000 69,000 0
Tier 3 322,000 82,000 82,000 82,000
Tier 4 540,500 82,000 126,500 126,500
Tier 5 782,000 184,000 184,000 184,000
Tier 6 1,081,000 253,000 253,000 253,000
Tier 7 1,495,000 345,000 345,000 345,000
The training cost is the same for all unit types.

Swordsmen

Swordsmen are the most durable unit type, boasting the highest defense stats among all troops. They excel in combat against Pikemen but are vulnerable to Archers. The Byzantine and Japanese civilizations specialize in Swordsmen, offering unique bonuses and enhancements for this unit type.
Tier Attack Defense Health Load Speed
Tier 1 41 55 41 45 75
Tier 2 50 66 50 60 75
Tier 3 60 80 60 75 75
Tier 4 72 96 72 90 75
Tier 5 86 115 86 105 75
Tier 6 112 149 112 120 75
Tier 7 146 194 146 135 75

Cavalry

Cavalry units are known for their high attack power, making them a formidable force on the battlefield. They are particularly effective against Archers but are at a disadvantage when facing Pikemen. The Korean and French civilizations excel in Cavalry, providing unique bonuses and specialized enhancements for these units.

Tier Attack Defense Health Load Speed
Tier 1 62 34 41 45 90
Tier 2 75 41 50 60 90
Tier 3 90 50 60 75 90
Tier 4 108 60 72 90 90
Tier 5 129 72 86 105 90
Tier 6 168 93 112 120 90
Tier 7 219 121 146 135 90

Pikemen

Pikemen are balanced units with versatile stats, making them adaptable in various situations. They are highly effective against Cavalry but struggle against Swordsmen. The Roman and Egyptian civilizations specialize in Pikemen, offering unique advantages and enhancements for this unit type.

Tier Attack Defense Health Load Speed
Tier 1 48 48 41 45 75
Tier 2 58 48 50 60 75
Tier 3 70 70 60 75 75
Tier 4 84 84 72 90 75
Tier 5 100 100 86 105 75
Tier 6 131 131 112 120 75
Tier 7 170 170 146 135 75

Archers

Archers are powerful ranged units with the highest attack stats, excelling at dealing significant damage from a distance. They are highly effective against Swordsmen but vulnerable to Cavalry. The British and Chinese civilizations focus on Archers, providing unique bonuses and enhancements for this unit type.

Tier Attack Defense Health Load Speed
Tier 1 55 41 41 45 75
Tier 2 66 50 50 60 75
Tier 3 80 60 60 75 75
Tier 4 96 72 72 90 75
Tier 5 115 86 86 105 75
Tier 6 149 112 112 120 75
Tier 7 194 135 135 135 75

Unit Counter

In Age of Empires Mobile, a counter system plays a key role in combat strategy. For instance, Archers counter Swordsmen—but what does that mean? It means that Archers deal increased damage to Swordsmen, while Swordsmen inflict reduced damage in return. This results in Archers not only hitting harder but also taking less damage when battling Swordsmen.

The difference in damage output can be significant, making it crucial to consider counters in both PvP and PvE scenarios. Understanding this system allows you to deploy the right units for the situation, giving you a decisive advantage. Additionally, be sure to review the Heroes List to identify the best troop types to pair with each hero for maximum effectiveness.

  • Archers counter Swordsmen
  • Swordsmen counter Pikemen
  • Pikemen counter Cavalry
  • Cavalry counter Archers