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Siege units

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Siege units

Siege units are military units built to pressure buildings or groups of enemies. The category overlaps with siege weapons, but includes other specialized units whose roles are defined by their siege damage.

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Overview

Siege units are military units built to pressure buildings or groups of enemies. The category overlaps with siege weapons, but includes other specialized units whose roles are defined by their siege damage.

Using this index

This reference groups related Age of Empires II entries under unit roles. 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

Siege units are military units built to pressure buildings or groups of enemies. The category overlaps with siege weapons, but includes other specialized units whose roles are defined by their siege damage. Use this reference to move between the related Age II entries; individual pages explain each unit, structure, technology, or rule.

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