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Heroes and kings

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Heroes and kings

Heroes and kings are scenario-focused units with special names, roles, or rules. Their statistics and availability can differ from ordinary trainable units, so campaign versions should be read in their scenario context.

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Overview

Heroes and kings are scenario-focused units with special names, roles, or rules. Their statistics and availability can differ from ordinary trainable units, so campaign versions should be read in their scenario context.

Using this index

This reference groups related Age of Empires II entries under campaign units. Use its linked pages to move from the overview to a specific civilization, unit, building, technology, rule, or map; the detailed entry is where availability, values, and matchup interactions are recorded.

How to use this reference

Heroes and kings are scenario-focused units with special names, roles, or rules. Their statistics and availability can differ from ordinary trainable units, so campaign versions should be read in their scenario context. Use this reference to move between the related Age II entries; individual pages explain each unit, structure, technology, or rule.

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Hero (Age of Empires II)
Focus
campaign units
Signature / category
Game reference
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Age of Empires II
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