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Elite Champi Warrior late-game switch
Elite Champi Warrior: Elite Champi Warriors build on a flexible infantry role, and their upgrade becomes more attractive when the opponent relies on archers or low-cost units. The decision is a late-game resource trade rather than an automatic click.
Overview
Elite Champi Warrior: Elite Champi Warriors build on a flexible infantry role, and their upgrade becomes more attractive when the opponent relies on archers or low-cost units. The decision is a late-game resource trade rather than an automatic click.
Plan and execution
Check the next expected fight before researching Elite Champi Warrior. If the opponent is massing archers or trash units, upgrade and move the infantry as a protected line with ranged support. If the army is already winning with another unit, preserve resources for the transition it needs instead.
Risks and adaptation
The upgrade consumes resources that may be required for a timely counter or siege. Do not research it merely because the army has Champi Warriors; match the investment to the opponent’s composition.
- Focus
- Regional infantry upgrade timing
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
- Region
- Unit strategy
- Classification
- Unit strategies