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Abd al-Malik
Abd al-Malik is a scenario-only cavalry object from The African Royals Historical Battle “The Battle of the Three Kings.” Although its class tags describe heavy cavalry, it is not a normal combat unit and players do not control it as the battle’s hero.
Abun
Abun is Ethiopians special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Mountain Monastery. Its listed ability is Gathers from Mountain Monasteries; Builds Mountain Monasteries; Claims treasures.
Abus Gunner
The Abus Gunner is an Ottoman gunpowder unit trained at the Artillery Foundry. Its ranged attack is effective against Infantry, giving the Ottoman army a specialist response behind its frontline.
Admiral Jinhai
Admiral Wang Jinhai is the main antagonist of Act II: China in The Asian Dynasties campaign. He is a fictional Ming admiral and hero unit who claims Treasures, fights with a bow and regenerates health. His strong ranged profile supports campaign combat, while his collapse-and-rescue rule means a zero-health result is not automatically a permanent loss.
Aenna
Aenna is Haudenosaunee ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel.
African Vagabond
African Vagabond is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians).
Ahmad al-Mansur
Ahmad al-Mansur is a Moroccan cavalry hero in The Battle of the Three Kings, a Historical Battle added with Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. His role combines a fast mounted presence with a nearby-ally speed aura called Saharan Wind.
Aiz the Tame Elephant
Aiz the Tame Elephant is a special pet unit from The African Royals content in Definitive Edition. It is available through a Bandit Catamaran where that roster is present. Aiz has 800 hit points, moves at 5.0 speed, costs 500 Food and takes 30 seconds to train. Its hand attack deals 25 damage, with a 1.2 multiplier against Treasure guardians and a 0.1 multiplier against Villagers. Its large health pool and guardian bonus make it an expensive specialist for clearing map rewards.
Akan Ankobia
Akan Ankobia is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Akan kingdom, Native Embassy.
Akan Archer
Akan Archer is African ranged infantry in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. Its defining feature is a 2× ranged-damage bonus against Siege units, letting it contribute against artillery from within the infantry line.
Akan Tufohen
Akan Tufohen is hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts and Native Embassies; Regeneration.
Alain Magnan
Alain Magnan is Knights of St. John (Breakout and Into the Caves) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Regeneration.
Alligator
Alligator is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III that protects a map reward from the Explorer or another eligible hero. It is not a huntable Food source or trainable military unit.
Ambushing Shongo Thrower
Ambushing Shongo Thrower is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects a map reward and uses ranged resistance to withstand some attacks while closing on the Hero or unit that approaches.
Amelia Black
Amelia Black is United States (campaign) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts; Regeneration.
American Citadel Travois
American Citadel Travois is a mobile construction unit that builds an American Citadel for free at its destination. It is a special infrastructure reward that lets the player establish a fortified position without paying the structure’s ordinary resource cost.
Apache Cavalry
Apache Cavalry is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Apache settlement, Native Embassy.
Architect
The Architect is the Italian economic specialist introduced in Knights of the Mediterranean for Definitive Edition. It gathers Wood and constructs buildings without spending their normal resource cost.
Armored Pistoleer
Armored Pistoleer is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Deflection.
Arquebusier
Arquebusier is Chinese ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age.
Arrow Knight
The Arrow Knight is Aztec long-range Infantry that brings siege pressure without conventional artillery. Its range lets it threaten buildings and distant targets from behind the army.
Arsenal Wagon
Arsenal Wagon is a mobile construction unit available to African civilizations, Japanese and the United States, with some European access defined by its roster. It builds an Arsenal for free at a chosen site.
Arsonist
Arsonist is a Fortress Age mercenary ranged infantry unit with a rocket attack and area damage. Its attack profile reaches farther than an ordinary infantry volley and can pressure structures as well as grouped units.
Artillery Foundry Wagon
Artillery Foundry Wagon is a mobile construction unit that builds an Artillery Foundry for free at its destination. It delivers production infrastructure rather than artillery pieces, allowing a player to establish siege production closer to the army.
Ashigaru Musketeer
The Ashigaru Musketeer is the Japanese Commerce Age Heavy Infantry unit in The Asian Dynasties, also available in Definitive Edition. It combines a 12-range musket with a close-range yari attack, so it can fire while approaching and threaten Cavalry that tries to engage it in melee. It performs the general frontline role of a Musketeer but is faster, more expensive and has a distinct Japanese upgrade line. Ashigaru have higher baseline hit points and ranged damage than the standard Musketeer, while their melee damage against Cavalry and Shock troops is lower. They therefore reward a player who uses ranged volleys and the Japanese upgrade economy instead of treating them as a direct copy of the European unit.
Askari
Askari is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Trading Post (with Sudanese Local Forces or Somali Local Forces).
Atakebune
Atakebune is Japanese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Asian Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Trains infantry and cavalry (only if close to shore).
Athos Monastery Wagon
Athos Monastery Wagon is a mobile construction unit that establishes an Athos Monastery for free. It brings the House of Phanar’s healing, research and Coin functions to a selected site without requiring the ordinary construction cost.
Axe Rider
Axe Rider is Lakota Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Corral, Fort. Its listed ability is Nature Friendship (with the "Morning Star" card).
Axehilt the Tame Tiger
Axehilt the Tame Tiger is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Azap
Azap is Ottomans Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon, American Citadel.
Aztec Chief
Aztec Chief is a campaign-only Aztec heavy infantry unit introduced in the Temples of the Aztec scenario of Act I: Blood. It is inexpensive, has high hit points and 40% hand resistance, making it a frontline distraction that can protect more valuable ranged troops.
Aztec Eagle Warrior
Aztec Eagle Warrior is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Aztec settlement.
Aztec Jaguar Warrior
Aztec Jaguar Warrior is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Aztec settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Stealth mode*.
Aztec War Chief
Aztec War Chief is Aztecs hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers and Trading Posts; Trains Eagle Scouts*.
Baboon
Baboon is a Treasure guardian that protects map rewards in Age of Empires III. It is environmental combat content, not a unit that players train for their armies.
Bagpiper
Bagpiper is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Stuart palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Gaelic Support.
Bandido
Bandido is Mexicans, Mexico* ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Revolution (Mexico); obtained through Saloon, Tavern. Its listed ability is Dynamite Demolition.
Bank Wagon
Bank Wagon is a mobile construction unit for the Dutch, Japanese, South Africa and United States. It builds a Bank for free at its destination, adding access to passive Coin income through a special delivery.
Barbary Corsair
Barbary Corsair is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Berber Sultan (with the Berber Dynasties).
Barbary Warrior
Barbary Warrior is Barbary States Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, European Barracks, Fort, Galleon. Its listed ability is Gathers resources from crates.
Bashibozuk
Bashibozuk is Ottomans ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, obtained through Town Center (Levy/City Defense).
Battery Tower Wagon
Battery Tower Wagon is a mobile construction unit that builds a Battery Tower for free at its destination. It provides a defensive structure through a wagon reward, letting the player establish fire support where the scenario or shipment requires it.
Battle Canoe
Battle Canoe is Africans naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Port. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales; Trains infantry and cavalry (only if close to shore).
Battleship
Battleship is Europeans, All (after building the Trading Post or Tambo on an European Royal House palace) naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through European Dock (Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, and Native Americans), Port (Africans). Its listed ability is Transports land units; Trains military units (with the "Naval Infantry" and "Armada" card) ; Defence Promotion (with the "Valmy" card).
Beast
Beast is a Treasure guardian introduced in Knights of the Mediterranean for Definitive Edition. It protects map rewards as a fast, hard-hitting neutral unit; it is separate from the stronger Beast of Gévaudan hero guardian.
Beau the Barbaric Boar
Beau the Barbaric Boar is a special pet unit from Knights of the Mediterranean in Definitive Edition. Its recorded profile lists 220 hit points, 4.5 movement speed, 20% ranged resistance, 12 hand damage, a 150 Food cost and a 17-second training time. Beau deals double damage to Treasure guardians but only one tenth of its normal damage to Villagers. This makes it a guardian-focused pet rather than an efficient raider or general-purpose combat unit.
Beaumont
Beaumont is Circle of Ossus hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Bedouin Horse Archer
Bedouin Horse Archer is a Fortress Age ranged cavalry unit appearing in the Barbary Pirates and Moroccan rosters. The recorded production routes are the Stable and Galleon; scenario-specific access can differ.
Beluga
Beluga is a whale resource found in Age of Empires III maps, including Saguenay and Patagonia. It provides an infinite supply of Coin rather than Food and is gathered by Fishing Boats; the four-boat limit applies to each whale spot, not to the whole map. Whales are resource objects, not naval units that can fight or be trained.
Berber Archer
Berber Archer is a Commerce Age ranged infantry unit in Barbary Pirates and Moroccan rosters. Its recorded production routes are the European Barracks and Galleon; scenario-specific access can differ.
Berber Arquebusier
Berber Arquebusier is a Fortress Age ranged infantry unit in Barbary Pirates and Moroccan rosters. Its recorded production route is the European Barracks; scenario-specific access can differ.
Berber Camel Rider
Berber Camel Rider is Berber heavy cavalry with a charged Musket Attack. Its blend of close combat, trample damage and a ranged ability gives it more than a conventional mounted melee role.
Berber Nomad
Berber Nomad is economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Berber kingdom. Its listed ability is Gathers resources (faster from natural sources but slower from Mills, Estates, Farms, Rice Paddies, and Fields); Builds buildings; Claims treasures; Stronger and faster in groups.
Berber Salt Camel
Berber Salt Camel is a mobile resource unit available through a Trading Post or Tambo on a Berber kingdom. It transforms into a Salt Mine, establishing a resource site rather than gathering from a deposit as a worker.
Berber Spearman
Berber Spearman is a Commerce Age Heavy Infantry unit in Barbary Pirates and Moroccan rosters. Its recorded production routes are the European Barracks and Galleon; scenario-specific access can differ.
Berber Sultan
Berber Sultan is hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts and Native Embassies; Trains Barbary Corsairs and Zenata Riders; Regeneration.
Bersagliere
Bersagliere is Italians ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleass, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Bugle Call.
Big Jerome the Pet Polar Bear
Big Jerome the Pet Polar Bear is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
BigAndy
BigAndy is a cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with the “wee ooh wee ooh” code in single-player Skirmish and campaign, or from the Scenario Editor. It is a blue monster truck built around a contact effect that removes hostile units and trees.
Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn Sheep is a rare huntable animal that appears only on the plateau of the Rockies map, not in its valley. Each carcass contains 400 Food and supports up to eight gatherers. The animal has 20 hit points, speed 2.0 and line of sight 18, so the plateau herd is a limited map feature rather than a dependable source on every match.
Bird
Bird is a huntable resource unit in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. It is a stationary group of three black birds, worth 400 Food, and appears in campaign cinematics and on the Unknown random map rather than as a standard animal on ordinary maps.
Bison
Bison is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 500 Food, making it a substantial natural resource source for a developing economy.
Black Brunswicker
Black Brunswicker is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Hanover palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Combat Promotion.
Black Flag Army
Black Flag Army is a Chinese Fortress Age mixed force containing four Changdao Swordsmen and two Meteor Hammers. It combines melee infantry and cavalry through Chinese production access.
Black Panther
Black Panther is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects a map reward from the Explorer or another eligible hero and is not a trainable unit in the ordinary army roster.
Black Powder Wagon
The Black Powder Wagon is a rare explosive unit used in Urgent News, the fourth scenario of Act II: Shadow in The WarChiefs. It is supplied during the mission rather than trained from the standard military roster.
Black Rider
Black Rider is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Stable (Swedes with the "Contract Black Riders" Home City Card, "German Mercenary Contracts" Home City Card or The Mercenary Contractor politician), Galleon (Swedes with the "German Mercenary Contracts" Home City Card), Lombard (Italians).
Blockhouse Wagon
Blockhouse Wagon is a mobile construction unit available to the Federal Americans, Chinese, Russians and Finland in the recorded content. It builds a Blockhouse for free at its destination, providing forward military production and defense without the usual construction payment.
Bolas Warrior
Bolas Warrior is Incas, Peru Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Kallanka, Stronghold, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Ranged attack snares the target.
Bolivar
Bolivar is hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Bonaght Soldier
The Bonaght Soldier is an Irish Confederates Commerce Age gunpowder infantry unit in The Baltic Powers. It is an inexpensive, one-population ranged soldier with a strong close-combat bonus against cavalry, while its modest durability makes positioning and support important.
Boneguard
Boneguard is Circle of Ossus Heavy Infantry associated with the campaign and scenario forces of Age of Empires III. Its large health pool and three attack modes make it a durable scripted-faction soldier, not a normal unit of a selectable European civilization.
Boneguard Swordsman
Boneguard Swordsman is the melee Circle of Ossus Boneguard profile in Age of Empires III. It appears in Act I: Blood and shares the faction identity of the Boneguard Musketeer, but has distinct melee statistics and access rules.
Bosniak
Bosniak is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Combat Promotion.
Bow Rider
Bow Rider is Lakota ranged cavalry whose listed damage bonuses target Heavy Cavalry, Hand Shock Troops and Artillery. It can pressure units that are dangerous to a mobile army while remaining able to reposition.
Boyar
Boyar is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Phanar palace, Native Embassy.
Brahmin
Brahmin is Indians hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers and Trading Posts; Regeneration.
British Expeditionary Army
British Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate force available to China and India. It contains seven Life Guards and three Consulate Falconets, pairing heavy cavalry with artillery for a late-game push.
British Expeditionary Company
British Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age Consulate reinforcement for the Chinese and Indian civilizations in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers six Redcoats as one foreign-unit package through the Asian diplomacy system.
British Expeditionary Force
British Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Consulate group available to China and India. It consists of nine Redcoats and one Consulate Falconet, combining infantry support with a piece of artillery.
Buccaneer
Buccaneer is heavy infantry in Lizzie’s Pirates roster, available from the Commerce Age through Galleon Lizzie’s Flagship. It is a special-purpose unit tied to that pirate access rather than a standard civilization production line.
Buck the Tame Wolf
Buck the Tame Wolf is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Builder Travois
Builder Travois is a mobile construction unit for the Inca. It can build selected structures for free at its destination, allowing the Inca to establish a position without paying the ordinary building resource cost.
Burgher Militia
Burgher Militia is Dutch, Germans, Poles, Livonia ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, obtained through Town Center (Levy/Conscription).
Buttercup the Pet Cougar
Buttercup the Pet Cougar is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Californio
Californio is California ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Stable, Fort, Steamer. Its listed ability is Attacks snare enemies; Gathers from animals and Haciendas.
Camp Builder
Camp Builder is an African mobile construction unit that builds either a War Camp or a Watch Tower for free. It can establish military production or a defensive position at a chosen location.
Cannon Boat
Cannon Boat is an African Fortress Age warship that combines naval bombardment and troop transport. It can attack at both ordinary and long range while moving land units across water.
Cannoneer
Cannoneer is artillery in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Canoe
Canoe is Native Americans, All (after building the Trading Post or Tambo on a Native American settlement) naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock (Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, and Native Americans), Port (Africans). Its listed ability is Gathers from fish and whale; Transports land units.
Captain de Contrecoeur
Captain de Contrecoeur is a French commander hero in Definitive Edition, represented by Claude-Pierre Pecaudy. He can claim Treasures, build Trading Posts and Native Embassies, train Forest Prowlers and use Elan! to briefly increase friendly-unit attack for a decisive engagement.
Captain Huang
Captain Huang is Chinese hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Builds Trading Posts; Claims treasures.
Captured Mortar
Captured Mortar is a long-range artillery unit available through Native Embassies or the Maya Artillery Foundry. Its Bombard attack reaches very far, while Barrage provides a separate wider-area attack at closer range.
Capybara
Capybara is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food, making it a finite natural resource for Settlers on maps where the animal appears.
Caravan Bandit
Caravan Bandit is a neutral Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Knights of the Mediterranean. It has 340 hit points, 40% ranged resistance and speed 8, with a ranged attack for 16 damage at range 14. Defeating it clears a reward site; it is not a unit the player can train.
Caravel
The Caravel is a Portuguese warship that combines naval combat with transport utility. It is available earlier than the heaviest ships and can help protect fishing or contest a route across water.
Carbine Cavalry
Carbine Cavalry is United States, USR (revolutionary) ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Stable, Fort, Steamer.
Carib Blowgunner
Carib Blowgunner is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Carib settlement, Native Embassy.
Caribou
Caribou is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Each carcass contains 400 Food, providing a finite gathering source on northern or other maps where the wildlife is placed.
Carolean
The Carolean is Swedish gunpowder infantry and a central frontline unit. It can use ranged and melee attacks, changing its response as opponents approach, so it can fill more than one engagement distance.
Cash Cow
Cash Cow is a special cattle unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. The Wiki classifies it as Unknown-exclusive and records an Indians-only auto-requirement, so it should not be treated as ordinary Food livestock available to every civilization. Its defining uses are Coin generation and transport: it carries up to 20 units, and each passenger increases its durability and speed.
Cassador
The Cassador is Portuguese Light Infantry with a long-range role against Heavy Infantry. Its strong ranged resistance helps it survive ordinary ranged fire, but it still needs protection from Cavalry and melee units that can close the distance.
Castle Rickshaw
Castle Rickshaw is an Asian construction wagon introduced in The Asian Dynasties and delivered by selected Home City Cards. It transforms into a Castle without the normal Wood and Coin payment, giving the player a mobile option for placing defensive artillery production.
Cavalier
Cavalier is a ranged cavalry unit that can be trained at the Royalists in its Age of Empires III scenario context. It combines a mounted ranged attack with hand, trample and siege attacks, allowing it to reposition quickly while changing its damage mode by target.
Cavalry Archer
Cavalry Archer is a ranged cavalry role used by several civilizations and Native allies. Its mobility lets it attack from a distance and reposition before slower units can force a melee engagement. The exact statistics, access and upgrades vary with the civilization or alliance providing the unit, so the name describes a shared battlefield role rather than one universally identical roster entry. It is generally suited to pressuring Heavy Infantry, while specialized anti-cavalry units can threaten it.
Cetan Bowman
Cetan Bowman is Lakota ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Builds Teepees (with the "Nomadic Expansion" card) ; Builds War Huts and Corrals (with the "Aggressive Policy" card).
Cetbang Cannon
Cetbang Cannon is an artillery unit available to Indonesia after the Revolution in Definitive Edition. Its Bombard attack reaches 26 range and deals area damage, giving the revolutionary roster a way to attack structures and enemy formations from a distance. It can be trained at an Artillery Foundry, Fort, Galleon or Wokou Junk. The unit uses two population and has 75% ranged resistance, but still needs protection from attackers that can reach it.
Chakram Thrower
Chakram Thrower is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Udasi Temple holy site, Native Embassy.
Changdao Swordsman
Changdao Swordsman is Chinese Heavy Infantry available from the Fortress Age. It fights in melee and has listed bonus damage against Cavalry and Shock troops, making it a close-range answer to mobile threats.
Chasqui
Chasqui is Incas infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center, Tambo, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Claims treasures (with the "Quipi Kamayuks" card) ; Builds Town Centers and Tambos.
Chayton Black
Chayton Black is Black Family Estate hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts.
Cherokee Archer
Cherokee Archer is a campaign-only ranged unit in the first two scenarios of Act II: Ice in Age of Empires III. It is used by the Cherokee forces opposing John Black’s colony, not recruited from a normal Barracks or Native Embassy.
Cherokee Horse Archer
Cherokee Horse Archer is fast ranged cavalry recruited from a Cherokee Native settlement. It is a map-dependent allied unit rather than a universal Stable option, so access depends on a map that offers the Cherokee and securing the relevant Native presence.
Cherokee Rifleman
Cherokee Rifleman is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Cherokee settlement, Native Embassy.
Chevauleger
Chevauleger is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Wittelsbach palace, Native Embassy.
Cheyenne Rider
Cheyenne Rider is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Cheyenne settlement, Native Embassy.
Chief Brave Wolf
Chief Brave Wolf is a campaign hero in The WarChiefs scenario Battle of the Greasy Grass. He joins Chayton Black’s Lakota troops for the fight against General Custer; despite a stat profile that lists a cost and training time, he is not an ordinary selectable civilization unit in the standard roster.
Chief Bull Bear
Chief Bull Bear is a Cheyenne hero who joins Chayton Black’s force in Battle of the Greasy Grass, the final scenario of Act II: Shadow in The WarChiefs. He provides a speed aura and Treasure support during the scripted fight against General Custer.
Chief Two Moon
Chief Two Moon is a Cheyenne hero in Battle of the Greasy Grass, the final Act II: Shadow scenario in The WarChiefs. He joins Chayton Black’s force and supports nearby units with a hit-point aura, ranged attacks and Treasure utility.
Chilche
Chilche is a campaign hero from the original game who appears in scripted story sequences. He is Heavy Infantry with slow movement and a special incapacitation rule: when his hit points reach zero, he becomes immobile rather than dying normally, then regenerates health. The usual hero recovery through a Town Center does not revive him, so the mission’s scripted rules determine when he can return. His survival can be tied directly to the scenario’s story or objective.
Chimu Runner
Chimu Runner is Incas, Peru infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Revolution (Peru); obtained through War Hut, Stronghold, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Stealth mode (with the "Cloud Warriors" Home City Card).
Chinaco
The Chinaco is Mexico’s Commerce Age Heavy cavalry, filling the mobile strike role in the Mexican roster. It costs 110 Food and 90 Coin, has 290 hit points, and moves at 6.75 speed. Its lance reaches farther than a standard hand attack and deals bonus damage to Infantry and Heavy cavalry; Heavy infantry is a poor target. This is a two-population cavalry investment, so use its speed to choose engagements rather than assuming that ranged resistance will let it survive every counter.
Chincha Raft
Chincha Raft is Incas naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fish and whales; Trains Fishing Boats and Chincha Rafts (with the "Floating Islands" card).
Chinese Mercenary Army
The Chinese Mercenary Army is a campaign-specific Industrial Age Consulate force in Act II: China. It consists of 24 Rattan Shields and eight Repentant Monks. It is documented as a scenario force, so its roster should not be treated as a standard Consulate option in ordinary multiplayer matches.
Chinese Mercenary Company
Chinese Mercenary Company is a campaign-exclusive Consulate army in The Asian Dynasties Act II: China. It consists of three Manchus and requires the Chinese Mercenaries alliance; it is not a standard Chinese multiplayer roster option.
Chinese Mercenary Force
Chinese Mercenary Force is a Fortress Age reinforcement choice at the Chinese Consulate in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers eight Iron Troops together as a foreign-unit company rather than adding an ordinary Chinese Barracks queue.
Chu Ko Nu
Chu Ko Nu is Chinese ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age. Its listed ability is Fires three shots in a quick succession on each attack.
Church Wagon; Meeting House Wagon; Mosque Wagon; Cathedral Wagon; Basilica Wagon
Church Wagon, Meeting House Wagon, Mosque Wagon, Cathedral Wagon and Basilica Wagon are mobile construction variants that build the named support structure for free. The variant corresponds to the civilization or scenario providing the wagon.
City Guard
City Guard is a short-lived ranged infantry unit found on the Unknown and The Italian Wars maps in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Knights of the Mediterranean. Its specialist role is to punish Siege units; it loses health over time and is not a permanent army line.
Clansman
Clansman is infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Stuart palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Attack Promotion.
Club Warrior
Club Warrior is Lakota Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Builds Teepees (with the "Nomadic Expansion" card) ; Builds War Huts and Corrals (with the "Aggressive Policy" card).
Coal Prospector Wagon
Coal Prospector Wagon is an economic construction wagon available to the United States and German Confederation in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. It can be sent from the Home City and transforms into a Coal Mine, creating a resource site rather than gathering Coal itself. The wagon has 250 hit points, 18 line of sight, 4.0 speed and 20% siege resistance. Its value depends on placing and protecting the mine where workers can use it.
Colonel Edwardson
Colonel Edwardson is British East India Company hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Trains Sepoys; Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Colonel Washington
Colonel Washington is British hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Colonial Gunslinger
Colonial Gunslinger is a neutral Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III, not a trainable unit. It has 230 hit points, 30% ranged resistance and speed 7. Its ranged and siege attacks both deal 25 and 24 damage respectively, making it a significant threat to an Explorer who approaches without support.
Colonial Looter
Colonial Looter is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians).
Colonial Officer
Colonial Officer is a neutral Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It has 500 hit points, 30% ranged resistance and speed 6, making it a durable defender compared with lighter guardians. It attacks with both a ranged weapon and a close hand strike.
Colonial Oppressor
Colonial Oppressor is a neutral Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. The recorded profile has 360 hit points, 30% ranged resistance and speed 8. It is mobile and can attack from range, so an Explorer should not assume it will remain beside the Treasure while other defenders are removed.
Colonial Swashbuckler
Colonial Swashbuckler is a Treasure guardian associated with The African Royals content for Definitive Edition. It protects a map reward rather than serving as an ordinary trainable unit. The Swashbuckler has 270 hit points, moves at 7.0 speed and has 30% ranged resistance. Its hand attack deals 12 damage and its siege attack deals 24, giving it a way to threaten nearby structures as well as an Explorer approaching the guarded Treasure.
Comanche Horse Archer
Comanche Horse Archer is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Comanche settlement, Native Embassy.
Comanchero
Comanchero is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Fortress Age (Native Americans); obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Native Embassy (Native Americans)*, Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians).
Commandery Wagon
The Maltese Commandery Wagon is a mobile construction unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Knights of the Mediterranean. It establishes a Commandery without its normal resource cost and constructs it three times as fast as ordinary construction.
Companion
Companion is House of Vasa heavy cavalry with a Stun ability. Its charge and trample attacks create a mobile threat, while the special effect can disrupt a target during an engagement.
Conquistador
Conquistador is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Jesuit Mission settlement, Native Embassy.
Consulate Rickshaw
Consulate Rickshaw is a Chinese mobile construction unit that establishes a Consulate for free. The reward provides a way to place Chinese diplomatic access at a chosen location, potentially closer to the army or a defended position.
Corsair Captain
Corsair Captain is Barbary States hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Gathers resources from crates; Regeneration.
Corsair Marksman
Corsair Marksman is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Revolution (Barbary States); obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Watch Tower (Hausa), Lombard (Italians), European Barracks (Barbary States), Fort (Barbary States), Galleon (Barbary States), Privateer (Barbary States).
Cossack
The Cossack is the Russian light cavalry option, providing a relatively economical mounted unit for raiding, flanking and chasing exposed ranged troops. Its mobility lets Russian forces threaten parts of the map that infantry cannot reach quickly.
Cossack Daredevil (Rider)
Cossack Daredevil (Rider) is a mercenary heavy cavalry unit that can dismount and become an infantry unit. Its transformation takes four seconds, giving it a flexible but unusual role.
Counter Dragoon
Counter Dragoon is Industrial Age ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Knights of the Mediterranean. It is a specialist counter against Heavy Cavalry, Artillery and several Shock troop classes, with reduced damage against ordinary Cavalry and Villagers.
Counter Jaeger
Counter Jaeger is a ranged infantry unit that appears in the Knights of the Mediterranean Scenario Editor content. Its recorded profile is Fortress Age, but the unit is Scenario Editor-only and is not a regular unit that players train from a standard civilization building.
Coureur des Bois
The Coureur des Bois is the French economic worker and a stronger, more costly counterpart to the standard Settler. France also uses it as the South African villager, connecting a distinctive worker to two different civilization economies.
Covenanter
Covenanter is a ranged cavalry unit available through Scottish Covenanters. It can dismount, giving the unit an additional tactical option beyond its mounted ranged attack, and is trained in the Commerce Age under the recorded profile.
Covered Wagon
Covered Wagon is a deployable construction unit that establishes a Town Center at its destination. It usually arrives through a Home City or scenario rule rather than being trained as an ordinary Settler. Once it reaches a valid site, the wagon builds the Town Center without requiring the normal Settler construction queue. It is a valuable expansion asset, but Town Center limits and mode-specific rules still apply, and the wagon can be lost before construction is complete.
Cow
Cow is a herdable animal used as an economic resource. It provides 50-500 Food and may fatten over time when the selected civilization or livestock building supports that mechanic.
Cowboy
Cowboy is ranged cavalry available to the United States, Mexicans and Lakota through a Saloon or Native Embassy. Its Bull’s Eye ability is a charged long-range shot that reaches farther than its regular attack.
Coyote Runner
The Coyote Runner is a fast Aztec melee shock troop that supplies mobile pressure without being ordinary Cavalry. It becomes available in the Commerce Age, costs 85 Food and 25 Wood, and uses one population. Its speed 6.25 lets it reach ranged Infantry and artillery, while its unusual class interactions mean that some Cavalry counters affect it differently from a Hussar. That distinction can help it survive a partial counter, but Heavy infantry and ranged Cavalry remain serious threats.
Crabat
Crabat is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Valor Promotion.
Cranequinier
Cranequinier is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Skill Promotion.
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse is a Lakota campaign hero from The WarChiefs, also represented in Scenario Editor content. In the Definitive Edition version of Act II: Shadow, Uncle Frank replaces him in the campaign, so the Crazy Horse profile should not be treated as the current campaign roster. His unit data combines a 20% speed aura, treasure-guardian conversion, area attacks, healing and a collapse-and-revival rule.
Cree Coureur des Bois
Cree Coureur des Bois is economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Cree settlement. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Cree Tracker
Cree Tracker is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Cree settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Eagle Eye (Charged).
Crocodile
Crocodile is a Treasure guardian in The African Royals. It appears in terrestrial and swimming forms, each protecting a Treasure; it is not a huntable Food source for Settlers.
Crossbowman
The Crossbowman is inexpensive archaic ranged Infantry available to many European civilizations. Its bolt attack gives an early army a way to damage Infantry from a distance before more specialized units arrive.
Cruzob Infantry
Cruzob Infantry is Maya Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, European Barracks, War Hut, Fort, Tlaloc Canoe.
Cuatrero
Cuatrero is Mexicans, Mexico* ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Revolution (Mexico); obtained through Saloon, Tavern, Hacienda (with the "Rancheros" card). Its listed ability is Gathers food from animals.
Cuerudo
Cuerudo is a Commerce Age Mexico Heavy Cavalry unit produced at the Mexican Town Center. It has 180 hit points, 40% ranged resistance and moves at 6.5 speed. The recorded unit occupies one population, costs 100 Food and 60 Coin and takes 30 seconds to train. Its profile includes a repeating ranged attack at 2–12 range, a siege attack and a hand attack, making it a mounted unit with several engagement modes rather than a simple melee charge.
Cuirassier
Cuirassier is the French Heavy Cavalry unit, prized for its powerful melee area attack. Its sweep can damage several nearby enemies, so compact infantry formations are especially vulnerable when the cavalry reaches them. Cuirassiers are expensive and use three population each, making them a high-impact but costly commitment. Their durability does not remove class counters: anti-cavalry bonuses, focused fire and well-positioned ranged units can still punish them.
Culverin
The Culverin is long-range artillery specialized for fighting other artillery and damaging buildings. Its cannon fire can remove enemy guns before they decide an Infantry engagement.
Custer
Custer is United States hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Regeneration.
Customs Wagon
The Customs Wagon is a Danish starting unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The Baltic Powers. Instead of functioning as a Settler, it establishes a free Customs House at a valid location; placing it early lets the structure begin contributing to the Danish economy sooner.
Dahomey Amazon
Dahomey Amazon is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Native Embassy (with the "Royal Dahomets" card), Battleship (with the "Royal Dahomets" card).
Daimyo
Daimyo is a Japanese cavalry hero that combines combat presence with forward production and shipment support. It can train Japanese infantry and cavalry and receive Home City shipments.
Daimyo Mototada
Daimyo Mototada is Japanese heavy cavalry that combines combat strength with treasure claiming, Japanese unit training and Home City shipment access. Those abilities make him a mobile command unit as well as a mounted fighter.
Deer
Deer is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III and a common natural Food source. Its carcass contains 400 Food, and its position influences how far Settlers must travel from a safe base.
Delgado
Delgado is a Spanish hero entry with Treasure-claiming and Regeneration abilities. His recorded profile emphasizes a powerful hand attack and siege attack, so he can serve as both a Treasure scout and a close-range combat unit in modes that provide him.
Deli
Deli is Ottoman Heavy Cavalry available from the Commerce Age. It provides a mounted melee option that can raid exposed targets, flank ranged units and contribute siege damage after reaching a structure.
Depot Wagon
Depot Wagon is a Maltese construction wagon that places one free Depot. The Depot improves the rate of fire of nearby friendly units and structures, so placement determines which force benefits.
Desert Archer
Desert Archer is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Watch Tower (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Desert Raider
Desert Raider is Heavy Cavalry available from the Commerce Age through several civilization-specific production buildings. It has broad access across European, Asian, African and Italian systems, but its availability depends on the player’s faction.
Desert Warrior
Desert Warrior is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Watch Tower (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Desperado
Desperado is a Mexican Heavy infantry mercenary recruited through a Saloon or Tavern. Its Shootout Attack is a charged ranged burst, giving it a stronger short-range option than its regular shot.
Diamond Prospector Wagon
Diamond Prospector Wagon is a mobile unit associated with Brazil and South Africa that converts into a Diamond Mine at its destination. It represents a fixed resource investment on the map rather than ordinary worker gathering.
Dinghy
Dinghy is a small boat used in selected Age of Empires III scenarios and map starts. It can gather Fish or Whales and transport up to 10 land units, combining a limited economic role with short-distance troop movement. The Scenario Editor profile lists 420 hit points, 30% ranged resistance and speed 5.0. It is not a boat that players can train in ordinary Skirmish or campaign play; its access is determined by the scenario setup.
Disciple
Disciple is Chinese infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Shaolin Master. Its listed ability is Critical Strike.
Dock Rickshaw
Dock Rickshaw is an Asian construction wagon that can establish a Dock or Port without its normal building cost. It is useful on maps where water access matters but the civilization’s Home City content supplies the structure as a mobile delivery. Its purpose is to create shoreline infrastructure; it does not fish, transport troops or fight as a warship.
Dock Wagon
Dock Wagon is a Definitive Edition construction wagon sent through Home City cards to establish one Dock or Port at no building cost. Mexicans and Chile have direct access; other civilizations can receive it from a Mexican ally through TEAM Gulf of Mexico. It builds the coastal structure twice as fast as normal, providing naval infrastructure rather than combat strength.
Dojo Rickshaw
Dojo Rickshaw is a Japanese construction wagon from The Asian Dynasties that builds one Dojo for free. The completed Dojo automatically trains randomized units over time, so the wagon establishes a continuing military production source rather than delivering an immediate army. It has 250 hit points and moves at 4.0 speed. The randomness of the Dojo roster means the value comes from sustained unit generation, not precise control over which unit appears next.
Doppelsoldner
Doppelsoldner is German Heavy Infantry that deals area damage in melee. Its sweeping attack is particularly dangerous to Cavalry and other units that bunch around a frontline, and it can contribute siege pressure against buildings after the army wins space. The unit is expensive, occupies more population than ordinary infantry and must reach close range before its strongest attacks matter. Ranged fire can weaken it during the approach.
Dragoon
The Dragoon is Fortress Age light ranged Cavalry: a fast gunpowder horseman that attacks from range and is designed primarily to counter heavier mounted units. The standard profile costs 90 Food and 90 Coin, takes 38 seconds to train, uses two population slots, and has 200 hit points with 20% ranged resistance in Definitive Edition; the older release used 30% ranged resistance. It moves at speed 7.25 and has 15 Line of Sight. Its ranged attack deals 22 damage at range 12 every three seconds. The ranged attack receives a 3.0 multiplier against Heavy Cavalry, a 2.25 multiplier against Hand shock troops, and a 2.0 multiplier against Artillery, while dealing half damage to Villagers. Its melee attack deals 11 damage at a 1.5-second rate, with the same strong bonuses against Heavy Cavalry, Hand shock troops, and Artillery; its siege attack is only 9. Exact values can vary by civilization, patch, card, age upgrade, and Dragoon variant. The unit’s central strength is the combination of speed, range, and counter multipliers: it can threaten Cavalry, disengage from slower melee riders, and punish artillery if it reaches the guns. Its weaknesses are cost, limited siege output, and vulnerability to Skirmishers and other ranged Infantry that receive bonus damage against it. A Dragoon is therefore a mobile specialist, not a substitute for every kind of Cavalry or Infantry.
Drummer
Drummer is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Hanover palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is "Cadence Aura"; "Cadence Support".
Duber the Pet Monkey
Duber the Pet Monkey is a special pet unit associated with The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. The recorded production access is a Battleship. Duber has 90 hit points, moves at 5.0 speed, costs 25 Food and takes 10 seconds to train. Its hand attack deals 6 damage, with a 3.0 multiplier against Treasure guardians and a 0.1 multiplier against Villagers. It is therefore a low-health specialist whose value is tied to the guardian matchup and the unusual source that provides it.
Dutch Expeditionary Army
Dutch Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Japanese Consulate package with a large ranged force and siege support: sixteen Carabineers and two Consulate Mortars. The army arrives as a single foreign-company choice, combining units for field combat with artillery for attacking buildings or other fixed targets.
Dutch Expeditionary Company
Dutch Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age choice at the Japanese Consulate in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers six Blue Guards through the foreign-unit roster; it does not create a Dutch civilization or add a Dutch production building.
Dutch Expeditionary Force
The Dutch Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Japanese Consulate army composed of eight Carabineers and six Blue Guards. Despite the name, it is a foreign allied force used by Japan, not a unit shipment for the Dutch civilization.
Eagle Runner Knight
The Eagle Runner Knight is the Aztec ranged shock troop, available from the Fortress Age at the Nobles’ Hut. It gives an infantry-based Aztec army a mobile answer to Heavy cavalry and Hand shock troops without adding conventional Cavalry to the roster. The unit uses one population and has speed 6, but its 180 hit points and 12 maximum attack range do not make it a durable frontliner. Its best value comes from focusing its anti-cavalry volleys while another unit holds the enemy in place.
Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout is Aztecs ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Aztec War Chief. Its listed ability is Stealth mode.
Eclaireur
Eclaireur is Revolutionary France* Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Auto scout; Agility Promotion.
El General
El General is the Mexican hero representing Ignacio Allende in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. He scouts, claims Treasures and can build Trading Posts, combining a frontline hero with an early map-control role in the Mexico content.
El Padre
El Padre is Mexicans hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts and the Cathedral; Regeneration.
Elisabet Ramsey
Elisabet Ramsey is Lizzie's Pirates, Knights of St. John hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Elk
Elk is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III with 500 Food per carcass, 20 hit points, speed 2.0 and a limit of eight gatherers. The map list includes Great Lakes, Saguenay, New England, Northwest Territory and California; Definitive Edition also shows Elk on Rockies. Its presence is map-specific, so scout before planning the opening Food line.
Elmetto
Elmetto is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Emir
Emir is Hausa hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers, Trading Posts, Palaces, and Universities; Regeneration.
Emperor Bahadur Shah
Emperor Bahadur Shah is the Indian hero used in The Asian Dynasties campaign. He fights as hand infantry and carries the Regeneration ability, so his value includes staying power rather than ordinary unit production.
Envoy
Envoy is a Dutch scout from the original Age of Empires III. It costs 50 Food, takes 15 seconds to train and has 200 hit points, 4.0 speed and 26 line of sight. Its job is reconnaissance: it reveals routes, resources and enemy positions but is not a Dutch Explorer or a combat unit.
Espingol
Espingol is Danish artillery available from the Industrial Age through the Fort. Its long-range Bombard attack deals area siege damage, making it useful for breaking buildings or clustered forces from a protected position.
Estate Wagon
Estate Wagon is a mobile construction unit for European civilizations, Lakota and the United States. It establishes an Estate for free at a chosen location, providing the economic structure through a special delivery.
Ethiopian Wolf
Ethiopian Wolf is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects a map reward and must be defeated before an Explorer or other eligible hero can safely claim it; it is not an Ethiopian military unit.
Evzone
Evzone is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Phanar palace, Native Embassy.
Explorer
The Explorer is the European starting Hero and primary early scout. It reveals the map, defeats Treasure guardians and can establish Trading Posts and Town Centers when the match provides those options.
Explorer's Dog
Explorer's Dog is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Factory Wagon
Factory Wagon is a mobile construction unit that builds a Factory for free at a valid site. The Factory supplies automatic resource production, so the wagon represents a long-term economic shipment rather than a frontline reinforcement.
Falconet
The Falconet is a Fortress Age field artillery unit available to many civilizations. Its area-damaging cannon attack makes it especially dangerous to grouped infantry and gives an army a strong ranged tool for battlefield control.
Fang the Tame Coyote
Fang the Tame Coyote is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Farm Travois
Farm Travois is a free-building wagon from The WarChiefs that can be shipped by Native American civilizations with access to its Home City Card. It transforms into a Farm, allowing a player to establish renewable Food gathering without paying the Farm’s usual construction cost.
Feral Sheep
Feral Sheep is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food and provides a finite natural resource on maps where the herd appears.
Filibuster
Filibuster is Baja California Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Saloon, Fort, Steamer. Its listed ability is Builds some buildings.
Fire Junk
Fire Junk is a Chinese naval unit available from the Commerce Age at the Asian Dock. It is a fast attack ship with a recorded bonus against buildings, useful for coastal pressure when the Chinese fleet can protect its approach.
Fire Ship
Fire Ship is a Maltese naval unit available from the Commerce Age at the European Dock. It is a fast ship with a listed bonus against buildings, making it useful for attacking coastal structures or supporting naval pressure.
Fire Thrower
Fire Thrower is Maltese ranged infantry with several area siege attacks, including a rocket and a short-range flamethrower. It is an unusually flexible unit for damaging buildings and clustered targets.
Fish - Bass; Fish - Moon Bass
Fish - Bass and Fish - Moon Bass are two named versions of the same 500-Food resource profile. They are map objects rather than units in a military roster. Fishing Boats gather from the school, and a map’s placement of Bass determines whether it can support the starting economy or requires a contested expansion over water.
Fish - Mahi
Fish – Mahi is a 500-Food marine resource in Age of Empires III. Mahi schools appear on the tropical Caribbean and Hispaniola maps; they are not ships or combat units. Fishing Boats and other eligible fishing gatherers collect Food from the school.
Fish - Salmon
Fish - Salmon is a neutral, fishable Food resource in Age of Empires III. A school contains 500 Food, has 100 hit points and line of sight 9, and can be worked by up to 20 gatherers under the recorded profile. It is not a trainable combat unit.
Fish - Tuna
Fish - Tuna is a finite Food resource in The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition, not a naval unit that can be trained or commanded. A school contains 500 Food and can be gathered by up to 20 Fishing Boats or other eligible fishing units. Tuna appears on Asian maps including Borneo, Ceylon and Indochina, where it may share the water with Mola Mola.
Fishing Boat
Fishing Boat is Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, Native Americans economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Gathers from fishes and whales; Transports land units.
Fishing Canoe
Fishing Canoe is Africans economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Port. Its listed ability is Gathers from fishes and whales; Transports land units.
Fishing Ground
Fishing Ground is a 10,000-Food marine resource in Definitive Edition, gathered by up to 20 Fishing Ships. It is a special card-created resource rather than an ordinary fish school found on every map.
Fixed Gun Wagon
Fixed Gun Wagon is a Maltese construction wagon introduced in Knights of the Mediterranean for Definitive Edition. It carries the means to establish a Fixed Gun at a chosen site, giving the Maltese a way to deploy this stationary artillery position through Home City content. The wagon is infrastructure on wheels, not a mobile cannon that fights while travelling.
Flag Bearer
The Flag Bearer is a noncombat Scenario Editor unit that may appear as a starting scout on the Unknown map. Although its class tags resemble infantry, it has no attack and cannot be targeted in that map setup.
Flail Elephant
Flail Elephant is Indians Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Indian Castle, Agra Fort (with the Red Fort upgrade).
Flamethrower
Flamethrower is a Chinese ranged infantry unit introduced in The Asian Dynasties. It attacks with a short-range flame burst that deals area damage, making it dangerous to targets that bunch together or allow it to close. Its high ranged resistance helps it approach ordinary ranged fire, but the short reach means it still has to enter a threatening distance. It occupies three population and is available through Chinese Castles, Blockhouses, Forts, Fuchuan or an American Citadel.
Flaming Arrow
Flaming Arrow is Fortress Age Japanese artillery with a 28-range Bombard attack. It provides area siege damage through Japanese production and support buildings, giving the army a long-range option against grouped units and structures.
Flaming Hot Dog Cart
Flaming Hot Dog Cart is a cheat unit introduced in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and retained in Definitive Edition. A man pushes a hot-dog stand beneath a striped umbrella, while the unit uses a flame attack with a profile similar to the Chinese Flamethrower. The code “mustard relish and burning oil” summons it when cheats are allowed; custom scenarios can place it through the Scenario Editor.
Flat-bottomed Boat
The Flat-bottomed Boat is a non-combat campaign transport used in Crossing the Delaware, a scenario in Act I: Fire of The WarChiefs. It carries Nathaniel Black’s Colonial Militia and George Washington’s force across the river; it is not a standard Dock unit available in ordinary random-map matches. Its 200 hit points, 5.5 speed and 50% ranged resistance describe a transport whose value depends on reaching a safe landing, not fighting enemy ships.
Fluffy
Fluffy is a pet cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with “we <3 fluffy!1!” or added to a custom setup through the Scenario Editor. Its name and presentation are comic, but its recorded hand attack is powerful enough to make it a serious threat in a cheat-enabled encounter. The entry describes a hidden special unit rather than a pet that can be trained, shipped from a Home City or added to an ordinary civilization roster.
Fluyt
The Fluyt is the Dutch Commerce Age warship and troop transport. It has more durability and a stronger ship-to-ship role than a Galleon, while its distinctive ability lets it train land troops from the coast.
Flying Crow
Flying Crow is Chinese artillery produced through the Confucian Academy, tying its availability to the Chinese Wonder system. It moves slowly at 1.2 speed, occupies seven population and attacks at a range of 18 with area damage. The long reach lets it contribute from behind an army, but its slow movement and large population cost make it a deliberate investment. It is a siege unit that needs a protected approach and enough space to fire effectively.
Flying Purple Tapir
Flying Purple Tapir is a cheat summon in Age of Empires III, called with “wuv woo vol.2” or placed in the Scenario Editor. In Definitive Edition it is a flying novelty unit that leaves a rainbow trail but cannot attack or be damaged. Its database contains combat-like values, yet those fields do not describe its current in-game behavior.
Food Wagon
Food Wagon is a one-use campaign wagon in Act I: Fire of The WarChiefs. If it reaches the player’s base, it supplies 1,000 Food, making its safe return a major part of the Valley Forge economy.
Forbidden Army
Forbidden Army is a Chinese Fortress Age force consisting of two Iron Flails and two Meteor Hammers. It combines Chinese cavalry lines with different attack profiles for a mixed mounted engagement.
Forest Prowler
The Forest Prowler is a Fortress Age Haudenosaunee rifle infantry unit with long range and Stealth. It punishes Heavy infantry and Light ranged cavalry but is vulnerable when enemies reach it in melee.
Fort Wagon
Fort Wagon is a WarChiefs construction unit that places one Fort for free. It carries the value of a major defensive building across the map, making its route and destination central to shipment or mission timing.
Fortified Wagon
Fortified Wagon is an immobile artillery mercenary with a 26-range Bombard attack and Deflection ability. It functions as a placed gun rather than a weapon that can follow the army.
Freitag the Pet Macaque
Freitag the Pet Macaque is a pet unit with a strong bonus against Treasure guardians. Its role is to assist with special map rewards rather than serve as a conventional military unit.
French Expeditionary Army
French Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate force available to China and India. It brings six Gendarmes and two Consulate Horse Artillery, combining heavy cavalry with mobile artillery.
French Expeditionary Company
French Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age Consulate choice for Chinese and Indians, delivering four Young Guards. The company gives these civilizations a French reinforcement through diplomacy; it does not mean that the player has switched to the French civilization or gained its complete unit roster.
French Expeditionary Force
The French Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Banner Army that China or India can order from the Consulate after choosing French Allies. It arrives as three Young Guards and three Gendarmes, giving the shipment a small infantry screen and a mobile heavy-cavalry element in the same group.
Frigate
The Frigate is a Fortress Age heavy warship with high durability, strong ship-to-ship fire and troop transport capacity. Its special Broadside Attack delivers a burst of cannon damage to another ship.
Frontier Post Wagon
Frontier Post Wagon is a mobile construction unit for the Italians, Mexicans and Baja California. It can build an Outpost or Trading Post for free, letting the player choose between local defense and route or settlement access.
Fuchuan
Fuchuan is Chinese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Asian Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Trains War Academy banner armies (only if owned by a Chinese player and is close to shore).
Fulani Archer
Fulani Archer is Hausa ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Gathers from herdable animals.
Fune
Fune is Japanese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Asian Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales.
Fusilier
Fusilier is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Galleass
Galleass is an Italian Commerce Age warship that transports land units and attacks with several close- and long-range weapons. Its broadside and ram give it unusual options in a naval engagement.
Galleon
The Galleon is a large European warship that can carry troops and support naval combat. It combines transport utility with ship-to-ship and shore fire, making control of nearby water useful for both armies and coastal pressure.
Galley
Galley is Ottomans naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales.
Gallowglass
Gallowglass is a Heavy infantry mercenary available from common mercenary buildings. Its Oberhau is a charged area melee attack, suited to close engagements where several enemies can be reached together.
Gascenya
Gascenya is Ethiopians Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe, American Citadel.
Gatling Camel
Gatling Camel is a mobile artillery mercenary available through several mercenary buildings. It combines a ranged multi-hit profile with mounted movement, making it easier to reposition than a slow siege cannon.
Gatling Gun
Gatling Gun is a multi-target artillery unit used by the United States and several Revolution or Asian paths. Its rapid Coffee Mill attack gives it a distinct firing profile from a cannon that delivers one slow bombard shot.
Gaucho
Gaucho is Argentina ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Stable, Tavern, Lombard, Fort, Galleon. Its listed ability is Gathers food from herdable animals; Trains Cows; Builds Livestock Pens.
Gazelle
Gazelle is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III with a 400-Food carcass. Settlers gather its Food, and up to eight gatherers can work the animal; its placement varies with the map.
General
General is Federal Americans, USR (revolutionary) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Forts and Trading Posts.
General Isaac Brock
General Isaac Brock is a scenario hero in Definitive Edition campaign content. His defining rule is that zero hit points causes him to collapse rather than die; friendly forces can revive him after he regenerates enough health.
General Jackson
General Jackson represents Andrew Jackson, commander of the United States force in the Definitive Edition Historical Battle Battle of New Orleans. He is a melee hero with Treasure and Trading Post utility, plus the active abilities Rough and Tumble and Old Hickory.
General Kichiro
General Kichiro is Japanese hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts.
General Warwick
General Warwick is Circle of Ossus hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Receives Home City shipments; Regeneration.
Gentle Pete the Pet Bear
Gentle Pete the Pet Bear is a pet unit that specializes in Treasure guardians. Its guardian bonus supports early exploration, while its low modifier against Villagers means it is not a worker-raiding unit.
George Crushington
George Crushington is a cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with “where’s that axe?” or placed through the Scenario Editor. It appears as a large carved bust resembling George Washington and combines hand, Trample and siege attacks. Its enormous health and damage values identify it as a novelty scenario object, not a regular cavalry unit or a useful guide to the balance of ordinary armies.
German Expeditionary Army
German Expeditionary Army is a Chinese Consulate shipment unlocked through the German Allies option. For 1,600 Export it delivers 18 Prussian Needle Gunners and one Consulate Heavy Cannon. The package combines a large ranged infantry group with a piece of artillery, so it can contest an army and apply siege pressure at the same time. The Heavy Cannon is the vulnerable component that needs the infantry and other units to keep opponents at a distance.
German Expeditionary Company
German Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age Chinese Consulate reinforcement that delivers three Zweihanders as one company. It is a roster choice imported through the Asian diplomacy system, not a separate German building or a normal single-unit training queue. The formation is small in unit count, so its population cost is lower than many larger companies.
German Expeditionary Force
The German Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Consulate Banner Army for China, combining three Zweihanders with seven Prussian Needle Gunners. It arrives as a mixed infantry group: the Needle Gunners supply ranged fire while the Zweihanders add a close-combat threat.
Giant Grenadier
Giant Grenadier is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Giant Salamander
Giant Salamander is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 500 Food, making it a substantial natural resource when it appears on a map or scenario.
Giraffe
Giraffe is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III with a carcass worth 600 Food. It is a large natural resource source in African-themed maps and scenarios, not a military unit or livestock building.
Goat
The Goat is Age of Empires III livestock that stores Food and fattens over time. Goats start with 50 Food and can grow to 300; access differs by civilization, card and livestock building, so this entry describes the Age III economy rather than goat content from other games.
Gold Prospector Wagon
Gold Prospector Wagon is a mobile resource unit associated with several factions, including Federal Americans, Brazil, the Cossack Hetmanate, Prussia, the German Confederation and Akan content. It converts into a Gold Mine at its destination.
Goose
Goose represents decorative flying geese found in some Age of Empires III map environments. It is scenery, not a selectable herdable, huntable animal or Food source for the player’s economy.
Grand Master
Grand Master is Maltese hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers, Trading Posts, Commanderies*, Depots, Fixed Guns, and Forts.
Great Bombard
The Great Bombard is Ottoman Heavy Artillery, a high-cost siege piece with exceptional damage against buildings and clustered units. Its range can decide a siege, but it is slow and needs protection from fast counters.
Great Plains Chief
Great Plains Chief is a campaign-only Native warrior in Act II: Ice, “Respect,” where John Black’s mercenaries must protect the chiefs from the Circle of Ossus. It is a mission character, not a unit available in ordinary random-map play.
Great White Shark
The Great White Shark is a water-bound Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. With 220 hit points, 50% ranged resistance and a 75-damage hand attack every 1.5 seconds, it is one of the stronger guardians and can heavily damage an early exploration vessel. A single shark may guard a Treasure, but pairs are more common. Its reach is limited to water, which restricts where it can threaten units.
Grenadier
Grenadier is a gunpowder infantry unit that throws explosive attacks at range. Its attacks can deal area damage to grouped targets and siege damage to buildings, giving it a role between ordinary infantry and dedicated artillery. Grenadiers are generally slower and more expensive than basic infantry, and their access varies among civilizations and releases. They are not durable enough to operate unsupported against cavalry or concentrated ranged fire.
Grenzer
Grenzer is the Revolutionary unit created when Villagers become Hungary during an Industrial Age revolution. It replaces workers with a ranged combatant and treasure scout, so the player trades continued ordinary worker production for immediate military presence.
Greta
Greta is a named ranged infantry unit in Age of Empires III with a special recorded profile and an unusually large health pool for a ranged fighter. Her listed ranged attack is strongest against Heavy Infantry; the scenario or mode determines how she becomes available.
Griot
Griot is Hausa infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through University. Its listed ability is Intimidates enemy units, decreasing their Rate of Fire by 40%, and dealing damage (2 siege damage, range 2-16, 1 Area of Effect); Inspires allies and enhances building work rates (see article); Claims treasures.
Grove Rickshaw
Grove Rickshaw is a mobile construction unit associated with the Indians, Prussia and German Confederation. It builds a Mango Grove for free at its destination, establishing a renewable Food site without the ordinary construction cost.
Guanaco
Guanaco is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food, providing a finite natural gathering source on maps where the animal is placed.
Guardian Lion
Guardian Lion is a paired cheat unit added in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. Entering “the king of all beasts” at a Town Center creates a male and female lion; neither is unlocked through a civilization, age-up or technology.
Gunboat
Gunboat is a compact Danish naval unit with a long-range attack. Swedes and Finland can also access it through specific Home City Cards, so the unit is not limited to Denmark in every release.
Gunslinger
Gunslinger is a Saloon or Native Embassy Heavy infantry mercenary available to the United States, Mexicans and Lakota. Its Quickdraw ability adds a charged ranged attack to the unit’s regular weapon profile.
Gurkha
The Gurkha is Indian ranged infantry with a skirmisher role against Heavy Infantry. It adds ranged pressure to an Indian army while other units, especially Sepoys, can protect it from cavalry and close attacks.
Hacienda Wagon
Hacienda Wagon is a mobile construction unit for the Mexicans, Spanish, California and Texas. It builds a Hacienda for free at its destination, creating access to a structure with civilization-specific economic and production functions.
Hackapell
Hackapell is Heavy Cavalry available from the Fortress Age through several civilization-specific buildings. It has a powerful hand attack and high trample damage, but its three-population cost makes its engagements expensive.
Haidamaka
Haidamaka is ranged cavalry for the Cossack Hetmanate after the Revolution in The Baltic Powers. It can be trained at a Military Folwark, Stable or Fort. The unit has 140 hit points, 20% ranged resistance and 7.0 movement speed; it costs 130 Food, uses one population and takes 33 seconds to train. Its ranged attack deals 14 damage at 3–11 range, while its siege attack also deals 14 damage at range six.
Hajduk
Hajduk is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Combat Promotion.
Hakkapelit
Hakkapelit is Swedes, Finland ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; Revolution (Finland); obtained through Stable, Fort, Galleon.
Halberdier
The Halberdier is an advanced Heavy Infantry unit focused on melee combat against Cavalry. For civilizations that can train it, it offers a stronger late-game form of the pike role.
Hand Mortar
Hand Mortar is a Chinese artillery unit that provides long-range Bombard damage for only one population. Its low population cost makes it an efficient source of siege support, but its very low durability makes protection essential.
Haramija
Haramija is a Treasure guardian introduced with Knights of the Mediterranean for Definitive Edition. It has 100 hit points and moves at 7.0 speed. Its recorded attack profile includes a 9-damage hand attack, a 15-damage ranged attack and a 12-damage siege attack. These attacks let the guardian threaten an approaching Explorer from range and continue fighting at closer distances, so a hero should not assume it is harmless after closing the gap.
Harpooner
Harpooner is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Blubber Buster.
Harquebusier
Harquebusier is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Haudenosaunee Mantlet
Haudenosaunee Mantlet is a Commerce Age siege infantry unit with high ranged resistance. It combines a ranged weapon with strong siege damage for pressure on buildings and defended positions.
Haudenosaunee Tomahawk
Haudenosaunee Tomahawk is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Haudenosaunee settlement, Barracks, Fort, Stronghold, Agra Fort, (with Haudenosaunee League).
Haudenosaunee War Chief
Haudenosaunee War Chief is Haudenosaunee hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers and Trading Posts; Trains Native Scouts.
Hausa Builder
The Hausa Builder is a Commerce Age construction wagon trained at the Town Center for 200 Influence. It can travel to a site and build selected Hausa infrastructure without paying the structure’s normal resource cost.
Healer
Healer is Haudenosaunee, Lakota special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Community Plaza (Healers Ceremony), American Citadel. Its listed ability is Works at the Community Plaza.
Heavy Cannon
The Heavy Cannon is a powerful Industrial Age artillery unit produced at a Factory for most civilizations that have access to it. Its large-area bombard attacks threaten armies, ships and buildings at long range.
Hetman
Hetman is Poles hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds the Sejm, Town Centers, and Trading Posts; Auto scout.
High Master
High Master is Livonia hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers, Trading Posts and Forts.
Highlander
Highlander is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), European Barracks (with the "Dutch States Army" card).
Highwayman (Rider)
Highwayman (Rider) is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Can dismount its horse to became an infantry unit in 4 seconds.
Hindu Villager
Hindu Villager is Indians economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Hizir
Hizir is hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts; Trains Barbary Corsairs; Auto scout.
Holcan Javelineer
Holcan Javelineer is Maya (Mexicans) Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Revolution (Maya); obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Maya settlement, Native Embassy, Barracks (Maya), Fort (Maya), War Hut (Maya), American Citadel*.
Holme
Holme is United States hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Trains Renegados.
Homestead Wagon
Homestead Wagon is a mobile construction unit for European civilizations, the Haudenosaunee and the United States. It can build Houses or civilization-specific housing counterparts and agricultural buildings for free.
Honcho the Pet Grizzly Bear
Honcho the Pet Grizzly Bear is a special pet unit in the original Age of Empires III content and Definitive Edition. It has 220 hit points, moves at 5.0 speed and costs 200 Food with a 10-second training time where a scenario or civilization makes it available. Its hand attack deals 27 damage, with recorded multipliers of 1.2 against Treasure guardians, 0.5 against Heroes and 0.1 against Villagers. This profile makes it especially relevant to map guardians rather than a general-purpose frontline unit.
Honey Badger
Honey Badger is a neutral Treasure guardian introduced in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The African Royals. It is a small, fast predator that protects a reward site from an Explorer or another eligible hero. The Honey Badger is encountered as part of the map’s Treasure system; it is not a civilization unit that can be trained, shipped from a Home City or upgraded through a normal military building.
Hoop Thrower
Hoop Thrower is a Knights of St. John Heavy infantry unit produced at the Artillery Foundry. It uses grenades for area siege damage rather than relying on a conventional cannon.
Horse
Horse is a non-combat scout and mission objective in Age of Empires III. In The WarChiefs campaign scenario Respect, the player must bring five horses to the Lakota tribesmen to earn their respect. These horses cannot attack or be killed; other horse models shown in some Skirmish settlements are non-selectable scenery rather than units.
Horse Artillery
Horse Artillery is mobile Industrial Age artillery for European civilizations other than the Maltese and for Federal Americans. It combines a long-range Bombard attack with a close Case Shot attack.
Hospitaller
The Hospitaller is Maltese heavy hand infantry that protects nearby allies while delivering a powerful melee attack. It is a costly two-population frontline unit whose role improves around friendly buildings.
Hot Air Balloon
Hot Air Balloon is a vision unit available from the Commerce Age to most European civilizations and Federal Americans, with the French excluded. It provides scouting and observation rather than a conventional army role.
Howdah
The Howdah is Indian elephant ranged cavalry. It provides a durable mobile firing platform against mounted targets and complements the slower Mahout Lancer in an Indian army.
Huaraca
Huaraca is Incas, Peru ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; Revolution (Peru); obtained through Kallanka, Stronghold, Fort, American Citadel.
Humbaraci
Humbaraci is Ottoman Heavy Infantry with mortar-style attacks and significant siege damage. It can pressure buildings from range while still fighting with ranged and hand attacks.
Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale is the most common whale resource in Age of Empires III and appears on many naval maps. It supplies infinite Coin gathered by Fishing Boats, so its strategic value comes from water access and protection rather than a finite reserve. Humpbacks share the same gathering rules as Beluga and Minke Whales.
Hungarian Grenadier
Hungarian Grenadier is a Revolutionary variant of the Grenadier available through civilization-specific Hungary paths and Home City shipments. It combines a short-ranged siege attack with heavy infantry durability and counts as both heavy infantry and artillery for relevant interactions.
Huron Mantlet
Huron Mantlet is ranged infantry available through a Huron settlement in The WarChiefs and Definitive Edition. It can be obtained from a Trading Post or Tambo allied with a Huron settlement, and through the Native Embassy. The unit combines ranged fire with a meaningful siege attack: it has 250 hit points, 40% ranged resistance and moves at 3.5 speed. Its recorded attacks deal 25 ranged damage, 45 siege damage and 10 hand damage. It costs 100 Food and 60 Wood, takes 30 seconds to train and becomes available in the Commerce Age.
Husky
Husky is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Hussar
The Hussar is the standard European melee Heavy Cavalry in Age of Empires III and a central mounted unit for civilizations that do not replace it with a regional alternative. It reaches vulnerable targets quickly, deals strong hand damage and has the largest hit point pool among the basic cavalry described in the Wiki. Its straightforward profile makes it useful for early raids, screening, pursuit and flanking, while its population cost and resource demand make careless losses expensive. A Hussar is not a universal answer to every infantry unit: Heavy Infantry, Light ranged Cavalry and Ranged Shock troops can punish a direct charge. The unit is strongest when it can choose its approach, reach fragile targets, then withdraw before the opponent forms a counter line.
Hyena
Hyena is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – The African Royals. It protects a Treasure and attacks heroes that enter its area; it is not the huntable Hyena described in other game contexts.
Ibex
Ibex is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food and can support a developing economy when the animal appears on a suitable map.
Imam
Imam is a support unit trained at the Ottoman Mosque from the Commerce Age. Hausa can also access it when they have the Moroccan Alliance. Its healing ability supports a nearby force rather than dealing high damage.
Imperial Army
Imperial Army is a Chinese mixed force available from the Fortress Age. It consists of two Iron Flails and three Arquebusiers, combining cavalry pressure with ranged infantry through Chinese production systems.
Inca War Chief
The Inca War Chief is the Inca civilization’s heavy-infantry hero in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. He combines map exploration and settlement construction with ranged and area attacks, and his Leadership Aura improves the nearby Native Warriors fighting alongside him.
Indian Market Rickshaw
Indian Market Rickshaw is an Ethiopian construction wagon in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. It is available only while the Ethiopians are allied with the Indians and builds an Indian Market for free. The wagon costs 200 Influence, takes 2.5 seconds to train, and has 250 hit points with 4.0 speed. It is a one-unit, Fortress Age construction option from the Town Center, not an Indian civilization unit.
Indian Mercenary Army
Indian Mercenary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate reward for the Chinese in Act II: China. Choosing the Indian alliance unlocks 15 Chakram Throwers, 12 Tiger Claws and one War Elephant. It is campaign content, not a standard random-map Consulate option.
Indian Mercenary Company
Indian Mercenary Company is a Chinese Commerce Age Consulate package delivering three Jat Lancers. The name describes the recruited force, while the Chinese Consulate is the building that provides access. This is a three-unit company choice rather than a standard Stable production option.
Indian Mercenary Force
Indian Mercenary Force is a Fortress Age Chinese Consulate package that delivers eight Marathan Dacoits. It is the larger follow-up to the Commerce Age Indian Mercenary Company and enters as a set of heavy infantry rather than a trainable Indian unit line at a normal production building.
Infrastructure Wagon; Empire Wars Wagon
Infrastructure Wagon and Empire Wars Wagon are mobile construction units for the United States, Brazil and Peru, with an Empire Wars version available across civilizations. They can build most eligible structures at a selected location.
Inquisitor
Inquisitor is a mercenary Heavy Infantry unit from Knights of the Mediterranean. Depending on civilization, it can be hired at a Tavern, Monastery or Lombard. It combines Stealth mode with a healing ability and can deal siege damage, making it a support unit with scouting and combat utility. Its four-population cost makes it a valuable specialist to protect; losing it also removes healing support from the force.
Insurgente
Insurgente is a Mexican Revolution infantry unit with ranged, hand and siege attacks. Its one-population cost makes it a compact way to field a large revolutionary force.
Intrepid Turkey Scout
Intrepid Turkey Scout is a special pet unit associated with The WarChiefs and scenario content. It has unusually high sight and can reveal stealth units, but it is not part of an ordinary military production roster.
Inuit Hunter
Inuit Hunter is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on an Inuit settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Hunting Promotion.
Inuit Qamutik
Inuit Qamutik is ranged cavalry available in the Fortress Age through an Inuit settlement Trading Post or Tambo, or at the Native Embassy, in The Baltic Powers. It has 420 hit points, moves at 7.25 speed and has 30% ranged resistance. Its ranged attack deals 15 damage at range 14, while its siege attack deals 15 at range 10. Training costs 110 Food and 110 Wood and takes 35 seconds.
Irish Brigadier
Irish Brigadier is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Combat Promotion.
Irish Horseman
Irish Horseman is a Commerce Age ranged cavalry unit supplied by the Irish Confederates in The War of the Three Kingdoms scenario in The Baltic Powers. It costs 80 Food and 90 Coin, takes 36 seconds to train, uses two population and has 275 hit points with 35% hand resistance.
Iron Flail
Iron Flail is Chinese Heavy Cavalry available from the Fortress Age. It has a bonus against Infantry and reduced effectiveness against Heavy Infantry, giving it a specialized mounted role rather than a universal cavalry counter.
Iron Troop
Iron Troop is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Saloon (Federal Americans), Monastery (Asians), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Ironclad
Ironclad is Federal Americans, Revolutions naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age (Federal Americans) ; Revolution (Europeans); obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units.
Ironside
Ironside is a ranged cavalry unit available from Parliamentarians in its recorded scenario context. Compared with the Cavalier, it has more hit points and a stronger hand attack, but a weaker ranged attack; its mounted mobility lets it switch between ranged pressure and close combat.
Irregular
Irregular is Asians ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, obtained through Town Center (Town Defense, City Defense), Village (Rural Defense).
Jaeger
Jaeger is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), European Barracks and Blockhouse (Swedes with the "Contract Hessian Jaegers" Home City Card, "German Mercenary Contracts" Home City Card or The Mercenary Contractor politician), Galleon (Swedes with the "German Mercenary Contracts" Home City Card), Lombard.
Jaguar Prowl Knight
Jaguar Prowl Knight is Aztec hand infantry from The WarChiefs, built for close combat against Heavy Infantry and Cavalry. It has bonus damage against Heavy Infantry, Cavalry and Shock troops, and can enter Stealth mode to approach or reposition. Its melee role requires it to reach the target, so the stealth option helps create an angle but does not make it immune to detection or ranged attacks.
Jagunço
Jagunço is Brazil Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Stable, Tavern, Lombard, Fort, Galleon. Its listed ability is Gathers food from herdable animals (with the "Jagunços" card) ; Trains Cows (with the "Jagunços" card) ; Builds Livestock Pens (with the "Jagunços" card).
Janey the Pet Jaguar
Janey the Pet Jaguar is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Janissary
The Janissary is Ottoman Heavy Infantry and a durable gunpowder frontline. It helps hold ground against Cavalry, protects supporting units and contributes siege damage when an Ottoman army reaches buildings.
Japanese Mercenary Army
The Japanese Mercenary Army is an Industrial Age Chinese Consulate force made up of 12 Ninjas and 24 Sohei Naginatas. It is a large mercenary shipment with a substantial population commitment and two distinct close-combat roles.
Japanese Mercenary Company
Japanese Mercenary Company is a Chinese Consulate option from The Asian Dynasties, not a Japanese civilization unit-production building. Selecting it sends a company of three Yojimbos as a single Consulate choice. The company format makes it a specific imported reinforcement package rather than an ordinary Japanese Stable queue.
Japanese Mercenary Force
Japanese Mercenary Force is a Fortress Age company at the Chinese Consulate in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers two Ronin and two Ninjas together, combining a durable close-combat mercenary with a stealth-capable unit in one package.
Jat Lancer
Jat Lancer is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Saloon (Americans), Monastery (Asians), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Javanese Spearman
Javanese Spearman is Heavy Infantry for Indonesia after the Revolution in Definitive Edition. It can be produced at a European Barracks, Fort, Galleon or Wokou Junk. The unit has 200 hit points, 30% ranged resistance and 5.0 movement speed; it costs 80 Food, uses one population and takes 22 seconds to train. Its hand attack deals 13 damage, and its siege attack deals 50. It has strong bonus damage against Cavalry and Shock troops.
Javelin Rider
Javelin Rider is Ethiopians, Hausa ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe.
John Black
John Black is John Black's Mercenaries hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts; Regeneration.
Jungle Bowman
Jungle Bowman is Incas ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Stronghold, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Ranged attack poisons the target, dealing 1 siege damage every second for 4 seconds with 25% less effectiveness vs. heavy cavalry and hand shock trooper (stacks); Stealth mode (with the "Cloud Warriors" Home City Card).
Ká:nien
Ká:nien is John Black's Mercenaries (Act II: Ice), Black Family Estate (Act I: Fire) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration; Trains Buck the Tame Wolves (with the "Mercenary Drills" card).
Kallanka Travois
Kallanka Travois is an Inca construction wagon in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, shipped from the Home City. It transforms into a Kallanka without the normal Wood and Coin construction cost, providing Inca military production and garrison access. The wagon has 250 hit points, 5.0 speed, 20% siege resistance and eight line of sight. It builds at the ordinary construction rate rather than the accelerated rate of some other wagon builders.
Kanuri Guard
Kanuri Guard is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Kanya Horseman
The Kanya Horseman is Haudenosaunee heavy cavalry that combines raiding speed with strong anti-artillery damage. Its Food-and-Wood cost suits the Haudenosaunee early economy, while its later production competes with other Wood-intensive plans.
Kassa Hailu
Kassa Hailu is the Ethiopian hero in The Era of the Princes Historical Battle in Definitive Edition — The African Royals. He can claim Treasures and build Trading Posts, and his regeneration mechanic lets nearby allies revive him after he collapses.
Kermond the Pet Monitor Lizard
Kermond the Pet Monitor Lizard is a pet unit with a bonus against Treasure guardians. Its low health and limited Villager damage make it a specialist for exploration rather than a standard combat or raiding unit.
Keshik
Keshik is Chinese, Russians ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age.
Khutorian
Khutorian is Cossack Hetmanate economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Folwark (with the "Wild Fields" card), Lavra Monastery (with Church Peasants). Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures; Stronger in groups.
Kingdom Builder
Kingdom Builder is an African construction wagon that can establish a major economic or support building without paying that building’s ordinary cost. It is trained at the Town Center after the Habesha or Hausa Alliance and can build a Town Center, Palace, Mountain Monastery for Ethiopians or University for Hausa.
Klamath Rifleman
Klamath Rifleman is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Klamath settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Gathers from Berry Bushes, herdable animals and trees*; Claims treasures*.
Knife Thrower
Knife Thrower is scenario-specific ranged infantry used by the Ethiopians and Somalians in Christopher da Gama’s Expedition, a Historical Battle in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. It replaces the Tomahawk in that scenario roster and is selectable in the Scenario Editor; it is not a standard Commerce Age unit in ordinary civilization matches.
Knight Brother
The Knight Brother is a Livonian Revolutionary heavy Cavalry unit with a regenerating profile and a charged Lance Charge. Its speed helps it choose engagements, while the 50-damage area charge rewards striking a valuable target at close range. It is a specialized burst attacker, so keep it supported and use the long recharge to recover or reposition.
Kuechler
Kuechler is Germans hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Lakota Axe Rider
Lakota Axe Rider is Heavy Cavalry available from the Commerce Age through a Trading Post or Tambo on a Lakota settlement, or through a Native Embassy. It offers a mobile melee option for raids and flanking.
Lakota Tokala Soldier
Lakota Tokala Soldier is a heavy cavalry unit available from the Commerce Age. It is a costly mounted combatant with strong hand and siege attacks, intended to pressure targets that its army can reach and protect.
Lakota War Chief
Lakota War Chief is Lakota hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers and Trading Posts; Trains Native Scouts; Stealth mode (with the "Heyoka" card).
Lamb of the Creator
Lamb of the Creator is a Maltese pet unit with a recovery ability. If it is reduced to zero hit points, it collapses instead of dying and can be revived after recovering enough health near friendly support.
Lancer
The Lancer is Spanish Heavy Cavalry with bonus damage against Infantry. Its charge can break a ranged formation after the Spanish army creates a safe path to contact.
Landsknecht
Landsknecht is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), European Barracks (Swedes with German Mercenary Contracts or Contract Landsknecht), Galleon (Swedes with German Mercenary Contracts), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Oberhau*.
Landwehr
Landwehr is Germans ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age*; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon.
Lao Chen
Lao Chen is Chinese hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Gathers resources from crates; Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Lazerbear
Lazerbear is a cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with the code “o canada 2005” or placed through the Scenario Editor. The tricorne-wearing bear fires eye lasers and has a deliberately extreme combat profile. Its roles resemble several ordinary unit types at once—hand combat, long-range shooting and siege damage—but its access and values belong to cheat-enabled matches and custom scenarios, not the normal civilization economy.
Learicorn
Learicorn is a hostile cavalry cheat unit hidden in the basic Age of Empires III tutorial. The “don’t kick the pitbull” code can summon it in a cheat-enabled game, and the Scenario Editor can place it in a custom encounter. It appears as a man in a tuxedo riding a unicorn. Its attack can defeat ordinary units in a single hit, but its 600 hit points are modest compared with the health of some other special summons.
Leather Cannon
The Leather Cannon is a Swedes artillery unit introduced in Definitive Edition. Available from the Commerce Age, it gives Sweden an earlier cannon option for supporting infantry and contesting compact enemy formations.
Lenape Warrior
Lenape Warrior is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Lenape settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is War Cry.
Leonardo's Tank
Leonardo’s Tank is an Italian multi-cannon artillery unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Knights of the Mediterranean. It is awarded once per game when the Italians reach the Imperial Age after sending the Advanced Politicians Home City Card; it is not a cheat summon despite its Scenario Editor classification.
Level 1
Level 1 groups the starting neutral trade units that travel Age III Trade Routes, including the Travois, Barter Merchant, Rickshaw, Trader, Oceanic Carrack, Scholar and River Trader. It describes route progression rather than a military or railroad unit.
Levied Bowman
Levied Bowman is Africans ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Hut, Battle Canoe. Its listed ability is The lower the hit points, the lower the ranged attack Rate of Fire.
Levied Gunner
Levied Gunner is Africans Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Palace, Battle Canoe.
Levied Spearman
Levied Spearman is Africans Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Hut, Battle Canoe.
Lhota the Pet Lion
Lhota the Pet Lion is a pet unit associated with Ethiopian and Indian content. Its recorded bonus against Treasure guardians makes it useful for special map rewards, while its access is separate from ordinary army production.
Li'l Bombard
Li'l Bombard is artillery in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Lieutenant Nanib
Lieutenant Nanib is Indians, British East India Company hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts; Regeneration.
Lifidi Knight
Lifidi Knight is Hausa Heavy Cavalry available from the Fortress Age. It offers a mobile melee threat with attacks against units and buildings, but its speed and population cost make careful engagement selection important.
Light Cannon
Light Cannon is Haudenosaunee, Maya artillery in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; Revolution (Maya); obtained through Siege Workshop (Haudenosaunee), Artillery Foundry (Maya), Fort, American Citadel.
Line Infantry
Line Infantry is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Habsburg palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Combat Promotion.
Lion-Tailed Macaque
Lion-Tailed Macaque is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects map rewards and is neutral scenario content, not a trainable unit or regular Food source.
Lipka Tatar
Lipka Tatar is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Jagiellon palace, Native Embassy.
Livestock Market Builder
Livestock Market Builder is an African mobile construction unit that builds a Livestock Market for free. It brings access to livestock trading or related economic options to a chosen location without the ordinary building cost.
Livestock Pen Wagon
Livestock Pen Wagon is a Japanese mobile construction unit that builds a Livestock Pen for free at its destination. It provides access to the Japanese livestock system through a wagon reward rather than an ordinary construction payment.
Llama
Llama is a herdable animal used as an economic resource. It provides 50-400 Food and may fatten over time when the selected civilization or livestock building supports that mechanic.
Llanero
Llanero is Gran Colombia Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Stable, Tavern, Fort, Galleon. Its listed ability is Gathers food from herdable animals (with the "Llaneros" card) ; Trains Cows (with the "Llaneros" card) ; Builds Livestock Pens (with the "Llaneros" card).
Lombard Wagon
Lombard Wagon is an Italian construction wagon from Knights of the Mediterranean that transforms into a Lombard without its normal resource cost. The resulting building converts invested resources over time and can train Outlaws and Mercenaries.
Longbowman
The Longbowman is the British ranged infantry unit, valued for long firing range and early access. It can pressure infantry before they get close, but needs a screen against Cavalry.
Lord
The Lord is the Regent in The War of the Three Kingdoms scenario from The Baltic Powers. He is a unique objective unit: the scenario’s in-game warning states that losing him causes defeat. The profile has a one-unit limit and zero population cost, but his strategic value comes from survival, not the size of his army contribution.
Lowlander
Lowlander is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Stuart palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Mount.
Maceman
Maceman is Inca Heavy Infantry with area attacks against units, buildings and ships. It is available from the Fortress Age and occupies two population. It can be trained at the Kallanka, Stronghold, Fort and other listed sites, and can also arrive through the Supay Ceremony. Its multiple attack modes give it a distinctive siege role, but its short reach means it must get close to its targets.
Mad Dog
Mad Dog is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects a map reward and attacks an Explorer or other eligible Hero who approaches; it is not a trainable pet or a Food source.
Magyar Hussar
Magyar Hussar is the Hungarian upgrade of the Hussar. It is a fast hand cavalry unit whose revolution-specific bonuses make it much more durable and damaging than the ordinary profile, and it can also appear from Ottoman Outposts in the Hungary path.
Mahout Lancer
Mahout Lancer is Indian elephant Heavy Cavalry from The Asian Dynasties. It combines a large health pool with an area attack and bonus damage against Cavalry, making it a powerful contact unit rather than a fast raider. Its trample attack can damage several nearby enemies, but the elephant occupies multiple population and demands a substantial investment. Concentrated anti-cavalry fire can still remove it, especially when it reaches the enemy without support.
Maigadi
Maigadi is Hausa Heavy Infantry available from the Commerce Age at the Palace. It has attacks at hand, ranged and siege distances, with a recorded bonus against Mercenary units, making it a flexible but role-specific Hausa choice.
Major Cooper
Major Cooper is United States (campaign) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Trains Hussars; Regeneration.
Mameluke
Mameluke is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Stable (Egypt revolution), Fort (Egypt revolution), Galleon (Egypt revolution).
Manchu
Manchu is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Mantlet
Mantlet is Haudenosaunee ranged infantry available from the Fortress Age at the Siege Workshop. It combines a ranged attack with unusually high siege damage, making it a specialist for attacking structures while contributing to a protected formation.
Mapuche Bolas Rider
Mapuche Bolas Rider is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Mapuche settlement, Native Embassy.
Mapuche Ironwood Clubman
Mapuche Ironwood Clubman is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Mapuche settlement, Native Embassy.
Marathan Catamaran
Marathan Catamaran is naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock (Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, and Native Americans), Port (Africans). Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales; Trains Old Doug the Orangutans, Marathan Dacoits, and Marathan Thuggees (only if close to shore).
Marathan Dacoit
Marathan Dacoit is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Marathan Catamaran (Marathan).
Marauding Musketeer
Marauding Musketeer is a Knights of the Mediterranean treasure guardian based on the Musketeer but with a distinct, mobile combat profile. It is not an ordinary trainable infantry unit. Its shorter ranged minimum distance and high movement speed make it a different map encounter from the standard Musketeer.
Marco Polo Sheep
Marco Polo Sheep is a huntable animal from The Asian Dynasties. Its carcass provides 400 Food and supports up to eight gatherers in the recorded data. Villagers kill the animal and gather from the remaining carcass; the sheep is not trained by the player and does not replenish after it is consumed. Whether a herd appears, and where it is placed, depends on the map layout.
Marine Officer
Marine Officer is hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is • Claim Treasures; • Charged attack: * Ranged damage: 60 * Multi:; 3.0x vs. Treasure guardian; 0.25x vs. Villager * Range: 20.
Market Rickshaw
Market Rickshaw is the Asian version of a free-building wagon that transforms into a Market. It is delivered through selected Home City content and can establish the economic technology building without the usual Wood cost.
Market Wagon
Market Wagon is the European counterpart to the Asian Market Rickshaw. It transforms into a Market for free, providing the economic building without spending its usual Wood.
Maya Holcan Spearman
Maya Holcan Spearman is Heavy Infantry available from the Commerce Age through an American Citadel. Its strong bonus against Cavalry and Shock troops makes it a specialized melee defender.
Mediocre Bombard
Mediocre Bombard is an artillery cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with “ya gotta make do with what ya got.” It resembles a Great Bombard but fires capybaras as ammunition and appears at the Home City drop point when summoned.
Merchant
Merchant is Dutch economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Meteor Hammer
Meteor Hammer is Chinese Heavy Cavalry available from the Fortress Age. Its recorded bonus against Artillery gives it a mounted role in reaching and pressuring enemy guns, while its hand and trample attacks support close combat.
Military Rickshaw
Military Rickshaw is a Japanese mobile construction unit that builds a Barracks or Stable for free at its destination. It supplies a choice of infantry or cavalry production without the ordinary building resource cost.
Military Wagon
Military Wagon is a mobile construction unit available to European civilizations and Federal Americans. It can establish eligible military buildings for free at its destination, turning a shipment or scenario reward into forward production.
Militia Officer
Militia Officer is Canada, Canadians hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures.
Militiaman
Militiamen are emergency defenders summoned through a Town Center Levy or Conscription action in many European civilizations. They provide a temporary ranged force when the settlement is under threat.
Mill Wagon
Mill Wagon is a mobile construction unit for European civilizations and the United States. It builds a Mill for free at its destination, creating access to a renewable Food economy through a special delivery.
Miner
Miner is a special-purpose unit listed from the Exploration Age, with a profile that combines a ranged attack and powerful siege damage. Despite its name, the entry’s recorded attacks describe a scenario combat or demolition role rather than ordinary resource gathering.
Ming Army
Ming Army is a Chinese Commerce Age force consisting of two Qiang Pikemen and three Keshiks. It combines anti-cavalry infantry with mobile ranged cavalry in a mixed reinforcement group.
Minke Whale
Minke Whale is one of the infinite Coin resources found on coastal maps in Age of Empires III. Fishing Boats gather from it, and the species appears on maps such as New England and Plymouth. Its model identifies the map resource; it does not have a unique economy compared with the other whale types.
Minuteman
The Minuteman is an emergency ranged defender called from eligible United States buildings in Definitive Edition. It lets the United States respond rapidly to a threat before ordinary production can arrive.
Missionary
Missionary is Spanish, Ethiopians (requires Jesuits Alliance), Peru special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Church, Cathedral (Peru), Steamer (Gran Colombia). Its listed ability is Increases the attack of the player's units (34 Area of Effect, stacks with other Missionaries) (with the "Unction" card).
Monastery Rickshaw; Lavra Monastery Wagon
Monastery Rickshaw and Lavra Monastery Wagon are mobile construction units that build a Monastery for free at their destination. The names describe variants used by Asian civilizations and the Cossack Hetmanate, respectively.
Mongol Scout
The Mongol Scout is an Asian Dynasties heavy cavalry unit with stealth detection and a trample attack. It combines mounted mobility with a way to reveal hidden threats, giving it a scouting role alongside its combat use.
Mongolian Army
Mongolian Army is a Chinese Commerce Age force consisting of two Keshiks and two Steppe Riders. It combines two mobile ranged cavalry lines through Chinese production access.
Monitor
The Monitor is an Industrial Age naval siege ship built to bombard shore targets. Its ordinary attack and long-range ability threaten buildings, while other warships and land artillery can punish it.
Monster Ice Cream Truck
Monster Ice Cream Truck is a cheat unit from Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, also represented in Definitive Edition. The white monster truck combines a temporary-worker ability with a powerful Trample attack. It is summoned with “ding ding ding” or placed in the Scenario Editor; it is not a normal cavalry unit that a civilization can train or maintain through its economy.
Moose
Moose is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III that provides 500 Food. Moose usually appear in flocks, or as one or two animals among other wildlife, on North American maps including Great Lakes, Saguenay and Northwest Territory.
Morgan Black
Morgan Black is Knights of St. John hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts; Regeneration.
Morochuco
Morochuco is Peru ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Stable, Tavern, Fort, Galleon. Its listed ability is Gathers food from herdable animals; Trains Cows; Builds Livestock Pens.
Mortar
The Mortar is long-range siege artillery for destroying buildings and ships. Its Bombard attack is powerful against static targets but inefficient against ordinary troops.
Morutaru
Morutaru is Japanese Industrial Age artillery with a long-range bombard attack and a separate Barrage attack. Its ammunition options let it affect a target area from far away.
Mountain Monastery Builder
Mountain Monastery Builder is an Ethiopian mobile construction unit that builds a Mountain Monastery for free. It establishes access to the Ethiopian monastery economy and its resource functions at a selected site.
Mountain Trooper
Mountain Trooper is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Wittelsbach palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Reveals a radius of 24 around units attacked by the Mountain Trooper for 3 seconds; Skill Promotion.
Mounted Granadero
Mounted Granadero is Argentina Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Stable, Tavern, Lombard, Fort, Galleon.
Mounted Infantry
Mounted Infantry is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Habsburg palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Scout Promotion.
Mounted Rifleman
Mounted Rifleman is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Muhbir
Muhbir is an Ottoman infantry unit with Stealth mode, also available to Hausa through the Moroccan Alliance. Its stealth lets it approach or scout without following the ordinary visible infantry path.
Musk Deer
Musk Deer is a huntable animal found on central and northern Asian maps, including Mongolia, Siberia and Silk Road in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. Each deer provides 400 Food when killed and supports up to eight gatherers. Villagers can kill one in two shots, similar to a common Deer, but the herd is finite and its safety depends on where it spawns. The unit is map wildlife, not a trainable animal.
Musk Ox
Musk Ox is a huntable wildlife resource found in herds on the Yukon map in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Each animal carries 500 Food. It is a map resource rather than a unit that a civilization trains, and its slow movement and large sight radius distinguish it from ordinary military units.
Musket Rider
Musket Rider is Haudenosaunee ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Corral, Fort.
Musketeer
The Musketeer is a Commerce Age heavy infantry unit used by several European civilizations in Age of Empires III. It combines a ranged musket attack with a bayonet melee attack, making it a flexible frontline soldier rather than a specialist archer. In the standard profile, it costs 75 Food and 25 Coin, takes 30 seconds to train, occupies one population slot, and has 150 hit points with 20% hand resistance. Its walking speed is 4.0. At range it deals 23 damage at range 12 with a three-second rate of fire; in melee it deals 13 damage every 1.5 seconds, with a 3.0 multiplier against Cavalry and 2.25 against Shock troops. Its 20-point siege attack also lets it damage buildings when no better siege unit is available. These figures describe the baseline unit; civilization bonuses, Home City Cards, technologies, automatic age upgrades, and version changes can alter the final statistics. The unit’s central strength is that the same production investment can protect an army from cavalry, fight ordinary infantry at range, and contribute to a push against structures. Its limitations are equally important: it moves slowly, has shorter range than dedicated ranged infantry, and is vulnerable to artillery and units with bonuses against Heavy Infantry.
Naginata Rider
Naginata Rider is Japanese hand Cavalry from The Asian Dynasties, available in the Commerce Age. It costs 100 Food and 100 Coin, trains in 40 seconds, has 300 hit points and moves at 6.75 speed. Its mobility and bonuses against Infantry and Artillery make it a flanking unit, not a replacement for anti-cavalry troops.
Napoleon Gun
Napoleon Gun is artillery in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Saloon (Federal Americans), Monastery (Asians), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Nathaniel Black
Nathaniel Black is Black Family Estate hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Builds Trading Posts; Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Native American Chief
Native American Chief is a campaign-only Cherokee ranged unit in Defend the Colony, the first scenario of Act II: Ice. It appears at the southern Cherokee war camps and is not a normal recruitable unit or part of the assault waves against John Black’s Mercenaries.
Native Boy
Native Boy is hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Regenerates health.
Native Embassy Travois
Native Embassy Travois is a mobile construction unit available to several civilizations, including Federal Americans, Dutch, Inca, Canada, Indonesia, Mexico and Peru. It builds a Native Embassy for free at its destination.
Native Scout
Native Scout is a light scouting warrior associated with Native American civilizations and selected allies. It provides vision and can reveal stealth units in versions and modes where that ability is present. Its small population footprint and limited force cap make it better suited to information gathering than sustained combat. Access and exact behavior vary with the civilization, alliance or card that supplies it.
Navajo Rifleman
Navajo Rifleman is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Navajo settlement, Native Embassy.
Neftenya
Neftenya is Ethiopians ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe, American Citadel.
Nilgai
Nilgai is a hunted animal in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties, with a 400-Food carcass and a recorded limit of eight gatherers. Its original map listing associates it with Deccan and Deccan-style Silk Road maps; its appearance is therefore determined by the selected map rather than by a civilization’s train queue. The animal has 20 hit points, speed 2.0 and line of sight 18.
Nili the Playful Hippo
Nili the Playful Hippo is a pet unit in Age of Empires III with a bonus against Treasure guardians. It is available through special civilization or scenario content and is not an ordinary unit in every military roster.
Ninja
Ninja is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Stealth mode.
Nizam Fusilier
Nizam Fusilier is Ottomans Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age*; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Sürat Assault.
Nobles' Hut Travois
Nobles’ Hut Travois is an Aztec mobile construction unit that builds a Nobles’ Hut for free at its destination. It converts a special delivery into forward production for the Aztec army.
Nonahkee
Nonahkee is John Black's Mercenaries (Act II: Ice), Black Family Estate (Act I: Fire) hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Nootka Clubman
Nootka Clubman is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Nootka settlement, Native Embassy.
Nootka War Chief
Nootka War Chief is a Nootka alliance hero who can claim Treasures and build Trading Posts. Its area melee attacks and map-control abilities make it useful beyond a standard frontline unit.
Northern Musketeer
Northern Musketeer is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Oldenburg palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Defence Promotion.
Old Doug the Orangutan
Old Doug the Orangutan is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Old Han Army
Old Han Army is a unit available to the Chinese in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; it can be trained or obtained through War Academy; Blockhouse; Fort; Fuchuan; American Citadel.
Oprichnik
The Oprichnik is fast Russian Heavy Cavalry designed for raids and siege attacks. Its speed and bonuses against Villagers, artillery and siege units let it threaten targets that move slowly or remain exposed.
Orca
Orca is a fast aquatic Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It is not a trainable warship or a huntable food source; it guards selected water treasures and must be dealt with before the reward is safe to collect.
Orchard Rickshaw
Orchard Rickshaw is a Japanese mobile construction unit that builds a Cherry Orchard for free at its destination. It turns a special delivery into a renewable Food position rather than an immediate military force.
Order Crossbowman
Order Crossbowman is Livonia, All (The Livonian War) ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Barracks, Fort, Galleon, Hospital (Maltese), Livonian Bishopric (The Livonian War).
Order Galley
Order Galley is Maltese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales; Attack Promotion.
Order Musketeer
Order Musketeer is a Livonian Revolution infantry unit in The Baltic Powers content for Definitive Edition. It can fight as part of the revolutionary army and also construct Outposts, allowing one unit line to contribute to both combat and forward infrastructure. It is available through the listed military buildings and the Maltese Hospital. Building an Outpost creates a position for vision or defense, but assigning troops to construction temporarily reduces the force available to fight.
Ordinance Rifleman
Ordinance Rifleman is Portuguese ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Town Center (if The Logistician is chosen), European Barracks, Fort, Caravel, Frigate, Battleship (with the "Naval Infantry" Home City Card), Galleon.
Organ Gun
The Organ Gun is Portuguese artillery that fires multiple projectiles into an area. Its spread can punish compact infantry formations and provide field pressure before heavier artillery becomes available.
Oromo Warrior
Oromo Warrior is Ethiopians Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe. Its listed ability is Musket Attack.
Oruc Reis
Oruc Reis is a melee hero in the Definitive Edition Historical Battle Algiers. The Barbary corsair appears alongside his brother Hizir Reis and uses a kilij, with two active abilities that make him especially effective against clustered guards or a single high-value target.
Ostrich
Ostrich is a huntable animal from The African Royals. Its carcass yields 400 Food, making it a finite natural resource for Villagers on maps where the herd appears.
Otontin Slinger
Otontin Slinger is Aztecs ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel.
Ottoman Expeditionary Army
Ottoman Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate force available to the Indians. It delivers thirteen Baghdad Janissaries and two Consulate Great Bombards, combining a large infantry screen with heavy siege artillery.
Ottoman Expeditionary Company
Ottoman Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age Consulate package for the Indians in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers three Rumeliots through the Indian diplomatic roster; it does not grant access to ordinary Ottoman military production.
Ottoman Expeditionary Force
Ottoman Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Indian Consulate group containing three Rumeliots and seven Baghdad Janissaries. The package combines close-combat troops with firearm infantry for a compact mixed formation.
Outlaw Musketeer
Outlaw Musketeer is a treasure guardian variant of the Musketeer, rather than a standard Barracks recruit. It appears in campaign and Unknown-map encounters; in the original game it guards the treasure holding two British Settlers. Definitive Edition Home City options for the Lakota and Maya can also include it among randomly shipped outlaws, so its availability is broader than a map guardian but remains card- and civilization-specific.
Outpost Wagon
Outpost Wagon is a mobile construction unit for European civilizations, Federal Americans and Yoruba content. It can build eligible defensive structures for free at its destination, establishing protection without the ordinary building cost.
Owlhoot
Owlhoot is United States, Mexicans, Lakota ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Saloon, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Buckshot.
Padre
Padre is Mexicans hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Cathedral. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Trading Posts and the Cathedral; Regeneration.
Palace Builder
Palace Builder is an African construction wagon from The African Royals that constructs a Palace for free. It has 500 hit points and moves at 4.0 speed, and its recorded construction rate for the Palace is three times normal. The Palace provides military production and upgrades, but its roster depends on which African civilization is using it and on the game version. The wagon is therefore a strategic building delivery, not a combat unit that can hold the position by itself.
Pambuu the Tame Warthog
Pambuu the Tame Warthog is a special pet unit associated with The African Royals in Definitive Edition and is listed as available from a Bandit Catamaran. It has 200 hit points, moves at 5.0 speed, costs 150 Food and takes 17 seconds to train. Its 12-damage hand attack deals twice its normal damage to Treasure guardians and only one tenth against Villagers. That profile suits clearing guarded rewards far better than ordinary worker harassment.
Pandour
Pandour is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians). Its listed ability is Stealth mode.
Papal Bombard
Papal Bombard is an Italian Industrial Age super-heavy artillery unit from Knights of the Mediterranean, produced at a Factory. It has 600 hit points, 75% ranged resistance and a movement speed of 1.0, and occupies eight population. Its long-range Bombard attack provides siege pressure, while its charged Holy Fire attack affects an even larger area. The slow movement and high population cost make it a strategic asset that needs an escort.
Papal Guard
The Papal Guard is an Italian Commerce Age heavy Infantry unit delivered in seven-unit batches from the Basilica. Its strong bonuses against Cavalry and Shock troops make it a frontline counter, while Deflection absorbs part of the damage aimed at nearby allies. The Papal Arsenal card adds a charged pistol attack.
Papal Lancer
The Papal Lancer is an Italian Fortress Age heavy Cavalry unit delivered in groups of three from the Basilica. It deals bonus damage to Infantry and its Deflection protects nearby allied Cavalry only. With Papal Arsenal, it gains a charged area Lance attack; plan its shipment before the engagement and screen it from anti-Cavalry units.
Papal Zouave
The Papal Zouave is an Italian Industrial Age ranged Infantry unit delivered in groups of four from the Basilica. Its long-range attack and high ranged resistance support a durable firing line, while Deflection protects nearby allied Ranged Infantry only. Papal Arsenal adds a charged Carbine attack, but Cavalry and artillery still require a screen.
Paris Burning
Paris Burning is Lizzie's Pirates, Knights of St. John naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Trains Buccaneers.
Pavisier
The Pavisier is Italian ranged infantry introduced in Knights of the Mediterranean for Definitive Edition. It uses a pavise shield and can serve as a defensive ranged line with a separate close-range response.
Penguin
Penguin is a cheat unit introduced in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition – Knights of the Mediterranean. In eligible Skirmish or campaign games, the phrase “I don’t exist” summons it when cheats are allowed; the Scenario Editor can also place it. Its low hit points are paired with unusual resistance and strong attack bonuses against a narrow set of target classes, so its profile belongs to special content rather than a normal infantry roster.
Peruvian Dog
Peruvian Dog is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Petard
The Petard is a one-population demolition unit introduced in The WarChiefs. It carries an explosive charge for close-range siege against walls and buildings; it is not a frontline fighter.
Pete-Pete the Pet Panda
Pete-Pete the Pet Panda is a pet unit that specializes in fighting Treasure guardians. Its high guardian bonus makes it useful for clearing a Treasure site, while its low damage against Villagers rules out ordinary worker raids.
Piechur
Piechur is Poles ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon, American Citadel.
Pig
Pig is a herdable animal used as an economic resource. It provides 100-300 Food and may fatten over time when the selected civilization or livestock building supports that mechanic.
Pikeman
The Pikeman is archaic Heavy Infantry built for close combat against Cavalry and buildings. It gives early armies a low-cost way to discourage mounted charges and adds siege damage when it can reach structures.
Pilgrim
Pilgrim is economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Pirate
Pirate is infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Battleship (with the "Brethren of the Coast" card).
Pistolero
Pistolero is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Fortress Age (Native Americans); obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Native Embassy (Native Americans)*, Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians).
Plague Doctor
Plague Doctor is a Treasure guardian from Knights of the Mediterranean in Definitive Edition. It has 270 hit points, moves at 7.0 speed and has 30% ranged resistance. Its listed attacks deal 12 hand damage and 24 siege damage. It is map content protecting a reward, not a medical support unit or a trainable military choice. The name should therefore be read in the context of the guardian roster rather than inferred as a healing role.
Plumed Spearman
Plumed Spearman is Incas, Peru Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Stronghold, Fort, American Citadel.
Poacher
Poacher is a specialized unit catalogued for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The Baltic Powers. Its recorded profile combines a long-range attack with a separate siege mode; the exact access and mission rules depend on the roster that provides it.
Portuguese Expeditionary Army
Portuguese Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate force available to India and Japan. It contains fifteen Legionarios and three Consulate Culverins, combining a large infantry group with artillery support.
Portuguese Expeditionary Company
Portuguese Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age Consulate package for the Indians and Japanese in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers seven Order Besteiros as a foreign-unit group; it does not grant a Portuguese Barracks or the rest of the Portuguese roster.
Portuguese Expeditionary Force
Portuguese Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Consulate group available to India and Japan. It delivers eleven Order Besteiros and one Consulate Culverin, combining ranged infantry with an artillery counter.
Poruchik
Poruchik is Russians Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Blockhouse (in groups of 4), Fort, Galleon, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Fealty Aura.
Pravar
Pravar is Indians, British East India Company hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Eye of the Assassin; Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Priest
Priest is Europeans (except Ottomans and Spanish), Japanese (required Dutch allies) special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Church, Basilica (Italians), Lavra Monastery (Cossack Hetmanate), Cathedral (Peru).
Priestess
Priestess is Incas, Maya, Peru special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Community Plaza (Healers Ceremony), Cathedral (Maya), American Citadel. Its listed ability is Works at the Community Plaza as one and half Villager.
Privateer
Privateer is naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock (Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, and Native Americans), Port (Africans). Its listed ability is Transports land units.
Pronghorn
Pronghorn is a North American huntable animal that provides 400 Food per carcass. The herd is finite, but several animals can support an opening economy when workers can reach them safely.
Prospector Wagon
Prospector Wagon is a mobile resource unit associated with the Mexicans, Poles, Swedes, Finland and Peru. It converts into a Copper Mine at its destination, creating a fixed resource site for the economy.
Puma Spearman
Puma Spearman is Aztec Heavy Infantry introduced with The WarChiefs. It is a Commerce Age unit available from the War Hut, Fort or American Citadel. The Spearman has 125 hit points, moves at 5.0 speed, uses one population and costs 45 Food and 45 Coin, with a 30-second training time. Its hand attack carries a strong bonus against Cavalry and Shock troops, while its 41 siege damage lets it contribute when the army reaches buildings.
Qiang Pikeman
Qiang Pikeman is Chinese Heavy Infantry available from the Commerce Age. Its strong bonus against Cavalry and Shock troops makes it a dedicated melee answer to mobile units, while its siege attack can pressure buildings.
Qivittoq
Qivittoq is a Commerce Age special unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The Baltic Powers. European civilizations obtain it through a Tavern, Asian civilizations through a Monastery, and Italians through a Lombard, so it is tied to the special-unit building roster rather than a universal Barracks queue.
Qizilbash
Qizilbash is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Sufi Mosque holy site, Native Embassy.
Quaker Gun
Quaker Gun is a United States artillery decoy used by the United States, USR and Baja California. It appears to opponents as a selected artillery type, creating uncertainty about the army’s real guns.
Quechua Bolas Warrior
Quechua Bolas Warrior is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Quechua settlement, Native Embassy.
Quechua Huaminca
Quechua Huaminca is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Quechua settlement, Native Embassy.
Raider
Raider is Hausa Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe.
Railroad Worker
Railroad Worker is Heavy Infantry with a special ability to construct Trading Posts. Its recorded profile has 270 hit points, 4.5 speed and 24 line of sight; its role joins map control with a grenade-using combat profile rather than ordinary Settler gathering.
Rajput
Rajput is Indians Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Indian Barracks, Fort, Agra Fort, Galleon, American Citadel.
Ram
Ram is a Haudenosaunee siege unit available from the Fortress Age at the Siege Workshop. Its powerful attack against structures and bonus against Artillery make it a specialized unit for breaking fortified positions.
Randy the Pet Rhino
Randy the Pet Rhino is a pet unit whose recorded bonus is strongest against Treasure guardians. It can help an Explorer clear a reward site, but its low modifier against Villagers means it is not designed for economic raids.
Ranger
Ranger is British ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon, American Citadel*.
Rapparee
Rapparee is listed as a hostile guardian in The Baltic Powers data, not as a normal civilization unit. It is a quick melee defender that can punish an Explorer or small scouting force near its guarded objective.
Ras
Ras is Ethiopians hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers, Trading Posts, and Palaces; Regeneration.
Rattan Shield
Rattan Shield is a Shaolin Temple alliance infantry unit with 20% ranged resistance. Its hand attack and modest population use let it contribute as a close-combat screen.
Red Sea Wagon
Red Sea Wagon is a mobile construction unit that can establish a military or economic building for free. It is associated with scripted or special content, so the exact building options depend on the scenario that provides it.
Redcoat
Redcoat is Heavy Infantry available from the Commerce Age through Parliamentarians. It is a musket unit with strong listed bonuses against Cavalry and Shock troops, providing a defensive frontline.
Regent
Regent is a heavy cavalry unit in Age of Empires III associated with special scenario content. Its recorded profile combines high durability and ranged resistance with low attack values, so it is not a conventional damage-focused cavalry choice.
Regent (Regicide)
Regent is the protected objective character in The Baltic Powers Regicide profile. This mode-specific version has different movement and durability from the Asian Dynasties Regent, so its values should be read separately from the standard Regent entry.
Regular
Regular is United States, USR (revolutionary), Texas Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Galleon, Steamer, American Citadel.
Reindeer
Reindeer is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III that supplies Food from its carcass. Its cold-region habitat makes it a familiar resource on northern maps, but availability and placement depend on the generated layout.
Rekrut
Rekrut is Russians Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Blockhouse (in groups of 5), Fort, Galleon, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Builds Forts (with the "Pjotr's Toy Soldiers" card).
Renegado
Renegado is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; Fortress Age (Native Americans); obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Native Embassy (Native Americans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians).
Retainer
Retainer is a Commerce Age Heavy Cavalry unit for the Poles in The Baltic Powers. It can be trained from a Folwark or Stable and is also listed at a Fort or Galleon. It has 210 hit points, moves at 7.0 speed and takes one population. Training costs 90 Food and 50 Wood and takes 35 seconds. Its attacks include a 22-damage hand attack, a short-range siege attack and a trample attack that affects an area, giving the unit more than one way to contribute once it reaches the enemy.
Revolutionary
Revolutionary is Europeans, Inca, Mexicans Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Manor House.
Revolutionary Sharpshooter
Revolutionary Sharpshooter is USR (revolutionary) ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Fort, American Citadel.
Rhea
Rhea is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food, creating a finite natural gathering source on maps and scenarios where the bird is placed.
Rice Paddy Rickshaw
Rice Paddy Rickshaw is an Asian construction wagon that places a Rice Paddy without its usual Wood cost. The resulting building is a renewable Food or Coin gathering site, so the wagon links a shipment or scenario reward directly to the economic plan of a civilization that can use Rice Paddies.
Riderless Elephant
The Riderless Elephant is a rare, out-of-control campaign unit in The Asian Dynasties, appearing in Act III: India’s “Raid in Delhi.” It is not an ordinary cavalry choice: the mission triggers its stampede as a scripted environmental weapon.
Rifle Rider
Rifle Rider is Lakota Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Corral, Fort.
Rocket
The Rocket is the British Factory’s heavy artillery option. It delivers long-range area damage and can break formations or structures, but its production takes time and the unit is exposed to artillery counters and cavalry.
Rodelero
The Rodelero is Spanish hand infantry with unusually high movement speed for its class. Its sword attack carries a strong bonus against Cavalry, so it can catch mounted units and help an army close on vulnerable targets.
Ronin
Ronin is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Royal Arquebusier
Royal Arquebusier is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Vasa palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Combat Promotion*.
Royal Dragoon
Royal Dragoon is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Bourbon palace, Native Embassy.
Royal Horseman
Royal Horseman is a late-game heavy cavalry mercenary with a large health pool and area attacks. Its Stampede attack gives it a different role from a standard single-target cavalry unit.
Royal Huntsman
Royal Huntsman is economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Oldenburg palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Gathers food from huntables.
Royal Musketeer
Royal Musketeer is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Bourbon palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Pistol Attack.
Russian Expeditionary Army
The Russian Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Consulate Banner Army for China. In the current Definitive Edition roster it delivers nine Counter Dragoons and three Consulate Culverins, pairing mobile anti-cavalry with artillery that threatens enemy guns.
Russian Expeditionary Company
Russian Expeditionary Company is a Commerce Age option at the Chinese Consulate in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties and Definitive Edition. It delivers four Siberian Cossacks through the foreign-company system, adding a small Russian cavalry group to the Chinese roster.
Russian Expeditionary Force
Russian Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Chinese Consulate group of five Counter Dragoons and one Consulate Culverin. It pairs an anti-cavalry screen with a gun intended to counter enemy artillery.
Ruyter
The Ruyter is the Dutch ranged Cavalry unit. It uses less population than Heavy Cavalry and is useful for shooting down mounted enemies while remaining mobile.
Sacred Band Infantry
Sacred Band Infantry is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Phanar palace. Its listed ability is Gains +0.84% hit points for every Sacred Band Infantry in an Area of Effect of 32, up to +32 hit points.
Sacred Cow
Sacred Cow is herdable livestock associated with the Sacred Field in The Asian Dynasties. It can provide 50 to 500 Food depending on how long it fattens, and supports up to eight gatherers. The recorded profile lists 20 hit points, 4.0 movement speed, a cost of 125 Food and a 15-second training time. Its fattening rate depends on the structure: 0.25 per second normally, 0.5 at a Livestock Market, and 1.0 at a Livestock Pen, Farm, Village or Hacienda.
Sacred Field Rickshaw
Sacred Field Rickshaw is an Indian mobile construction unit that builds a Sacred Field for free. It establishes a support site for Sacred Cows, healing and eligible Experience generation at a location chosen by the player.
Sahin
Sahin is Ottomans, Knights of St. John hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Saiga
Saiga is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food, providing a finite resource on maps where the herd appears.
Sailor
The Sailor is a Commerce Age outlaw available from European Taverns, Asian Monasteries and Italian Lombards. It combines a ranged attack with Ship repair and Buckshot, a charged attack that can hit a cluster. Its three-population cost makes it most useful when both its combat role and naval support matter.
Salteador
The Salteador is Mexican ranged Infantry that contributes fire against enemy foot units and supports the Mexican cavalry line. It needs a screen because mounted units can close quickly and exploit its ranged role.
Sámi Noaidi
Sámi Noaidi is economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Sámi settlement, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Sámi Reindeer
Sámi Reindeer is both huntable wildlife and herdable livestock in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. In The Baltic Powers, Sámi Reindeer Herding also unlocks it as a trainable animal at Trading Posts and Tambos on Sámi settlements. This dual role matters: the reindeer can be raised from an initial shipment, trained in a group or hunted for its finite Food value.
Samurai
The Samurai is Japanese heavy hand infantry with an area melee attack. It can punish cavalry, shock infantry and buildings, but its two-population cost and limited reach make the approach important.
San Martin
San Martin is Argentina’s unique hero in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, delivered by the San Martin Home City Card during the Argentina Revolution. The shipment brings a mounted force with him, so his value is tied to the timing and survival of that group.
Sanga Cattle
Sanga Cattle is herdable livestock in The African Royals, trained through the Livestock Market. It provides 100 to 500 Food depending on how long it fattens and supports up to eight gatherers. The unit has 20 hit points and moves at 4.0 speed; training costs 100 Coin and takes 15 seconds. Its growth rate is 0.25 Food per second normally, 0.5 at the Livestock Market, and 1.0 at a Livestock Pen, Farm, Village or Hacienda where those buildings can affect it.
Sansculotte
Sansculotte is Revolutionary France economic unit in Age of Empires III, obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Sanura the Tame Leopard
Sanura the Tame Leopard is a pet unit with a bonus against Treasure guardians. It is a specialized support or combat pet provided by particular civilization or scenario content, rather than a standard unit available everywhere.
Saxon Cuirassier
Saxon Cuirassier is a House of Wettin heavy cavalry unit with a straightforward melee role. Its access comes through the relevant settlement alliance rather than a universal Stable roster.
Schiavone
Schiavone is Italians ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Basilica, American Citadel.
Seal
Seal is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food and can support a water-adjacent economy on maps where it appears.
Sebastopol Mortar
Sebastopol Mortar is Ethiopian Industrial Age artillery available through the Palace for Influence. It can fire Solid Shot, Explosive Shot and a siege attack, giving it more than one recorded firing profile.
Seminole Sharktooth Bowman
Seminole Sharktooth Bowman is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Seminole settlement, Native Embassy.
Sennar Horseman
Sennar Horseman is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age*; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Federal Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Trading Post or Tambo (requires Sudanese Local Forces).
Sentinel
The Sentinel is the Maltese Commerce Age replacement for the Musketeer in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — Knights of the Mediterranean. It is a defensive gunpowder infantry unit that gains extra hit points and damage near allied buildings and can construct Outposts.
Sentry
Sentry is Asians Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, obtained through Town Center (Sentry Uprising, Sentry Revolt), Village (Rural Sentry Uprising).
Sepoy
The Sepoy is Indian Heavy Infantry and a core frontline unit. Its musket attack gives India a direct answer to Cavalry and protects specialized ranged troops such as Gurkhas.
Serdyuk
Serdyuk is a Cossack Hetmanate Revolution Infantry unit with a ranged area attack. It can pressure grouped targets from range while retaining a hand attack for close combat.
Serow
Serow is huntable wildlife introduced in The Asian Dynasties. Each animal has 20 hit points and provides 400 Food, and up to eight gatherers can work its carcass. The animal is not trainable livestock; map placement determines whether workers can reach it safely.
Settler
The Settler is the standard European and Federal American worker in Age of Empires III. It gathers Food, Wood and Coin, constructs most buildings, unpacks resource shipments and can claim Treasures. The unit is economically central from the Exploration Age through Imperial play, but it is intentionally weak in combat. In standard random-map games, most European and Federal American civilizations begin with six Settlers; civilization bonuses, age-up rewards, Home City cards and revolution choices can change the starting count, train limit or replacement unit. Several other civilizations use a Villager, Merchant or Yörük instead, so pages and strategies should be read with the correct civilization and release in mind.
Settler Wagon
Settler Wagon is Germans, Maltese, United States, Chile economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Mill (Germans, United States, and Chile), Commandery (Maltese). Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Shaolin Master
Shaolin Master is Chinese hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers and Trading Posts; Trains Disciples; Regeneration.
Sharpshooter
Sharpshooter is United States, Texas ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through European Barracks, Fort, Steamer, American Citadel.
Sheep
Sheep is a herdable animal used as an economic resource. It provides 50-300 Food and may fatten over time when the selected civilization or livestock building supports that mechanic.
Shinobi
Shinobi is Japanese ranged Infantry available from the Commerce Age through Shogun Tokugawa. Its Stealth mode supports covert movement or positioning, making it a specialist rather than a standard frontline unit.
Shock Rider
Shock Rider is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Jagiellon palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Valor Promotion.
Shogun Tokugawa
Shogun Tokugawa is Japanese hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Trains Japanese infantry, cavalry, Shinobi, and artillery; Auto scout.
Shotel Warrior
Shotel Warrior is Ethiopian infantry introduced with The African Royals. It becomes available in the Commerce Age through the War Camp, Fort, Battle Canoe or American Citadel. The unit has 160 hit points, moves at 6.25 speed and has 10% ranged resistance. It costs 55 Food and 50 Coin, takes one population and trains in 27 seconds. Its 13-damage hand attack carries a 1.25 bonus against Light Infantry, while its 11-damage siege attack allows limited building pressure.
Shrine Wagon
Shrine Wagon is a Japanese construction wagon that places a Shrine for free. Shrines generate resources from nearby wildlife, so the destination connects map scouting directly to the Japanese economy.
Siege Elephant
Siege Elephant is Indian mobile artillery available from the Fortress Age through an Indian Castle or an Agra Fort with the Red Fort upgrade. It brings a long-range bombard attack on a durable but population-intensive platform.
Silver Prospector Wagon
Silver Prospector Wagon is a mobile resource unit associated with the Mexicans, Mexico and Peru. It converts into a Silver Mine at its destination, extending access to a resource site without ordinary worker construction.
Sipahi
The Sipahi is Ottoman heavy cavalry, unique to Age of Empires III. Despite its Fortress Age unit classification, it is obtained through Home City shipments or as an Industrial Age advancement reward rather than a normal Stable queue. The unit was called Spahi before the Definitive Edition update that changed its name.
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake is the British Explorer and privateer represented as a hero in the Definitive Edition Historical Battle Raid on the Caribbean. He combines ranged infantry attacks with the Explorer’s Treasure and Trading Post utility.
Skirmisher
The Skirmisher is light ranged infantry whose primary role is dealing with Heavy Infantry from a distance. It trades the Musketeer’s close-range cavalry defense for stronger ranged damage against its preferred targets.
Skull Knight
Skull Knight is an Industrial Age Aztec Heavy infantry unit obtained through the Garland War Ceremony. Its Obsidian Storm is a charged area attack that makes close formations vulnerable.
Sloop
Sloop is Federal Americans, Cossack Hetmanate, Gran Colombia naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Gathers from fishes and whales; Transports land units.
Snaphane
Snaphane is a Danish ranged militia introduced in The Baltic Powers for Definitive Edition. It can be called from the Town Center and trained or upgraded at Watch Houses, giving the Danes a defensive infantry response tied to their unique houses.
Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard is a Treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. It protects a map reward from the Explorer or another eligible hero and is not a unit the player trains for an army.
Sohei Archer
Sohei Archer is Japanese hero in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Builds Town Centers, Trading Posts, Shrines, and Dojos; Stealth mode (with Intonjutsu Stealth) ; Regeneration.
Sohei Naginata
Sohei Naginata is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Zen Temple holy site, Native Embassy.
Soldado
Soldado is a gunpowder Heavy infantry unit used by Mexicans and, through a different access path, Spanish. It combines a strong ranged attack with Battle Bluster and a long-range mortar-style siege attack.
Somali Arquebusier
Somali Arquebusier is Industrial Age ranged infantry in the Somalians roster in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Its bonuses make it a specialist against Heavy Infantry and mobile ranged classes, while penalties reduce its effectiveness against Cavalry and Shock troops.
Somali Darood Militia
Somali Darood Militia is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Somali kingdom, Native Embassy.
Somali Issa Warrior
Somali Issa Warrior is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Somali kingdom, Native Embassy.
Sowar
The Sowar is Indian hand Cavalry that rides a camel and specializes in attacking Infantry and Artillery. It is a mobile counterpart to the Sepoy frontline, rather than a dedicated counter to enemy Cavalry.
Spanish Expeditionary Army
Spanish Expeditionary Army is an Industrial Age Japanese Consulate Banner Army available after choosing Spanish allies. The Definitive Edition group contains seven Garrochistas and three Consulate Falconets; The Asian Dynasties instead used 13 Espadachins with three Falconets.
Spanish Expeditionary Company
Spanish Expeditionary Company is a Japanese Commerce Age Consulate reinforcement that delivers eight Tercios. Introduced with The Asian Dynasties, it gives Japan a sizeable infantry group through a foreign company option rather than its ordinary military production queue.
Spanish Expeditionary Force
The Spanish Expeditionary Force is a Fortress Age Japanese Consulate army in The Asian Dynasties. It contains nine Espadachins and one Consulate Falconet, pairing a close-range infantry mass with a single artillery piece.
Spanish Musketeer
Spanish Musketeer is a Definitive Edition Musketeer counterpart available to the Mexicans through Criollos and to Argentina through its revolution. It starts with 10% more hit points and damage than the standard Musketeer, but its training time is 65% longer. Its shared musket and bayonet profile gives it ranged infantry utility with a close-range answer to Cavalry.
Spearman
Spearman is Commerce Age Heavy Infantry in the Ethiopian and Somali military rosters in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Its role is to intercept Cavalry and Shock troops before they reach ranged units or structures.
Spy
The Spy is a specialized anti-hero and anti-mercenary unit introduced with The WarChiefs. It can inflict strong damage on high-value hero targets and exposes a matchup tool that ordinary line infantry may not provide.
St. Elmo
St. Elmo is Knights of St. John naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age. Its listed ability is Transports land units.
Stable Wagon
Stable Wagon is a mobile construction unit that establishes a Stable or an eligible civilization counterpart for free. It provides cavalry production at a selected location without the usual building cost.
Standard Army
Standard Army is a Chinese Commerce Age military unit whose package contains three Chu Ko Nu and two Steppe Riders. It can be trained through the War Academy, Blockhouse, Fort or Fuchuan. The group costs 255 Food and 170 Coin, occupies five population and takes 27 seconds to train. Its composition combines ranged infantry with mobile cavalry, so the package can add both sustained ranged pressure and a fast element to an army without making the player queue the two components separately.
Starshyna
Starshyna is Cossack Hetmanate Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Military Folwark, Stables, Fort, Galleon.
State Capitol Wagon
State Capitol Wagon is a mobile construction unit used by the United States, California and Texas in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. It transforms into a State Capitol at no resource cost and completes the building at three times its standard build rate, in about seven seconds. Mexicans can obtain the wagon through Home City Cards associated with the California and Texas revolutions. It is a builder and strategic infrastructure reward, not an immediate combat shipment.
State Militia
State Militia is a United States ranged infantry unit in Definitive Edition, also used by Texas. Its rifle attack is specialized against Light ranged cavalry and ranged shock units, while still contributing damage against Heavy infantry.
Steamer
Steamer is a naval support unit shared by several Federal American and Revolution paths. It can gather from fish and whales, transport units, train infantry and cavalry, and build Docks.
Steppe Rider
Steppe Rider is Chinese Heavy Cavalry available from the Commerce Age. It is a low-population mounted unit with a bonus against Infantry but reduced damage against Heavy Infantry, making it a selective flanking choice.
Stradiot
Stradiot is Heavy Cavalry available from the Fortress Age through several civilization-specific buildings. Its high hit points and strong hand attack make it a costly mounted unit for chosen engagements.
Strelet
The Strelet is inexpensive Russian ranged infantry trained in batches. It provides numbers and early fire, but each unit is less durable than many other infantry choices.
Stronghold Travois
Stronghold Travois is an Inca and Peru mobile construction unit that builds a Stronghold for free at its destination. It carries a major defensive and production structure to a selected point on the map.
Stuart Black
Stuart Black is British, John Black's Mercenaries hero in Age of Empires III. Its listed ability is Claims treasures; Regeneration.
Sudanese Dervish
Sudanese Dervish is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Sudanese kingdom, Native Embassy.
Sultan Mohammed II
Sultan Mohammed II is a hero unit in the Moroccans roster in Age of Empires III. His recorded profile includes a collapse-and-revival rule, which lets him return to play if allies protect the recovery period.
Surgeon
Surgeon is Europeans, United States special-purpose unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Church,, Mosque,, Cathedral (with the "Master Surgeons" card), Field Hospital*, Meeting House (United States), Manor House (British with the "Florence Nightingale" card). Its listed ability is Builds Field Hospitals.
Swiss Pikeman
Swiss Pikeman is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Saloon (Americans), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians), Barracks (Swedes with the "Contract Swiss Pikemen" Home City Card), Galleon (Swedes with the "Contract Swiss Pikemen" Home City Card).
Tabor
Tabor is ranged cavalry used by the Cossack Hetmanate and German Confederation in Revolution. It combines a long-range attack and high ranged resistance, but moves more slowly than many cavalry units.
Tapir
Tapir is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 500 Food, making it a substantial natural resource on maps and scenarios where the animal appears.
Tashunke Prowler
Tashunke Prowler is Lakota Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age*; obtained through Corral, Fort. Its listed ability is Increases the hit points and damage of other nearby Tashunke Prowlers; Stealth mode.
Tatar Archer
Tatar Archer is mobile ranged cavalry recruited through a Tengri Shrine alliance or Native Embassy. Its long-range attack lets it pressure targets while staying away from direct melee contact.
Tavern Wagon
Tavern Wagon is a mobile construction unit for the Italians and Argentina. It can build either a Tavern or a Mercenary Camp for free, opening access to the selected structure’s special-unit roster.
Tekkousen
Tekkousen is Japanese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Asian Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units.
Tengri Wolf
Tengri Wolf is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Territorial Army
Territorial Army is a Chinese Fortress Age military package containing three Changdao Swordsmen and three Arquebusiers. The six-unit group can be trained at a War Academy, Blockhouse, Fort, Fuchuan or American Citadel. It costs 285 Food and 255 Coin, occupies six population and takes 29 seconds to train. Its composition pairs close-combat swordsmen with ranged gunpowder infantry, providing a combined group rather than a single unit type.
Teutonic Knight
The Teutonic Knight is a slow, durable heavy Infantry unit found in several European rosters and in Livonian campaign play. Its 35-damage hand attack affects enemies in a radius of two, giving it a useful role against clustered Cavalry and Shock troops. Support its approach with faster or ranged units so it can reach the frontline intact.
The Tommynator
The Tommynator is a monster-truck cheat unit in Age of Empires III, summoned with “tuck tuck tuck.” Its invisible contact effect removes nearby hostile units while sparing the owner’s units, Treasure guardians and animals.
Thuggee
Thuggee is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Marathan Catamaran (Marathan).
Tiger Claw
Tiger Claw is infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Bhakti Temple holy site, Native Embassy.
Tlaloc Canoe
Tlaloc Canoe is Aztecs, Maya naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age (Aztecs) ; Revolution (Maya); obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Gathers from fishes and whales; Transports land units.
Tokala Soldier
Tokala Soldier is Lakota Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Community Plaza (see Tokala Ceremony).
Tomahawk
Tomahawk is Haudenosaunee Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel.
Torp Wagon
Torp Wagon is a mobile construction unit used by the Swedes, Finland and House of Vasa. It builds a Torp for free, extending housing and resource gathering through a special delivery.
Totenkopf Hussar
Totenkopf Hussar is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a House of Hanover palace, Native Embassy. Its listed ability is Valor Promotion; Death Strike.
Trabant
The Trabant is a population-free House of Wettin native Infantry unit that protects nearby allies by taking part of the damage aimed at them. Its charged pistol provides a periodic burst against Cavalry and Shock troops. Keep Trabants near the units they are meant to shield and away from artillery and Light Infantry.
Trade Builder
Trade Builder is an African mobile construction unit that can establish a Hut, Trading Post, Livestock Market or Port for free. It lets the player choose among housing, route access, livestock support and naval infrastructure.
Trading Post Rickshaw
Trading Post Rickshaw is a mobile construction unit available to Asian civilizations, the United States and Indonesia. It builds a Trading Post for free at its destination, allowing the player to claim a route site or establish map access.
Trading Post Travois; Tambo Travois
Trading Post Travois and Tambo Travois are mobile construction units for the Aztecs, Inca, Lakota and Maya. They build a Trading Post or, for the Inca, a Tambo for free at a destination.
Trading Post Wagon
Trading Post Wagon is a mobile construction unit for African and European civilizations and Federal Americans. It builds a Trading Post for free, letting the player claim a route or settlement site through a wagon reward.
Travois
The Haudenosaunee Travois is a free construction wagon associated with the Founder Ceremony at the Community Plaza. It builds eligible Haudenosaunee structures without the usual Wood payment, allowing the civilization to turn a ceremony reward into infrastructure. A Travois cannot construct a Town Center. Its usefulness therefore comes from choosing a suitable production, economic or defensive building and moving the wagon safely to the desired site; the unit itself does not fight as a normal military troop.
Treasure Ship
The Treasure Ship is a moored campaign ship that carries Coin. It cannot be trained or commanded like a normal navy unit; the player captures it by removing the force or fortification protecting it.
Trek Wagon
Trek Wagon is South Africa construction wagon in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Stable, Fort, Galleon.
Tribal Horseman
Tribal Horseman is Heavy Cavalry available through Barbary Pirates and Moroccan content from the Commerce Age. Its mobility and hand attack support raids and flanking, while access varies among production buildings and map systems.
Tupi Blackwood Archer
Tupi Blackwood Archer is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Tupi settlement, Native Embassy.
Turkey
Turkey is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 400 Food and provides a finite source for Settlers on maps where the flock appears.
Two Guys with Deer
Two Guys with Deer is a novelty unit in Age of Empires III. It appears in the Summoned cinematic in Act II: Ice and can be present at the start of the Unknown random map. The unit combines two Jaegers and a Deer model; it is not an ordinary military formation produced from a standard building.
Uhlan
The Uhlan is German Heavy Cavalry that often accompanies German Home City shipments. It gives Germany mobile pressure without requiring every unit to arrive through a Stable queue.
Uncle Frank
Uncle Frank, whose full name is Frank Warbonnet, is Chayton Black’s uncle in the Definitive Edition version of Act II: Shadow. He replaces Crazy Horse in that edition’s story and appears in Urgent News and Battle of the Greasy Grass; his mounted hero form can build Town Centers and Trading Posts and train War Dogs.
University Builder
University Builder is a mobile construction unit for the Hausa that builds a University for free at its destination. It carries the value of a specialized economic and research building to a selected location.
Urumi Swordsman
Urumi Swordsman is Indians infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age.
Usman dan Fodio
Usman dan Fodio is a Hausa hero in The African Royals and a ranged-infantry leader featured in the Fall of the Hausa Historical Battle. He can heal allies, see Stealthed units, claim Treasures, build Trading Posts, train Fulani Archers and send himself on an auto-scout route.
Village Rickshaw
Village Rickshaw is a Chinese construction wagon from The Asian Dynasties that builds a Village for free. The Village supports population and can fatten livestock, so the wagon adds both housing and an economic option.
Villager
Villager is Africans, Asians, Native Americans, Maya economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center, Native Embassy (Native Americans, with Kinship Ties Home City Card), Trading Post or Tambo on a Lenape settlement. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures; Works at the Community Plaza (Native Americans).
Vistula Uhlan
Vistula Uhlan is Duchy of Warsaw Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Revolution; obtained through Town Center, Folwark, Stable.
Wagner the Pet White Tiger
Wagner the Pet White Tiger is a pet unit in Age of Empires III. Its listed abilities and vision define its scouting or support role; availability depends on the scenario or civilization that provides it.
Wakina Rifle
Wakina Rifle is Lakota ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through War Hut, Fort, American Citadel. Its listed ability is Builds Teepees (with the "Nomadic Expansion" card) ; Builds War Huts and Corrals (with the "Aggressive Policy" card).
Walrus
Walrus is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 500 Food, making it a substantial resource on cold or coastal maps where it is placed.
War Canoe
War Canoe is Native Americans, Maya naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age (Native Americans) ; Revolution (Maya); obtained through European Dock. Its listed ability is Gathers from fish and whale; Transports land units.
War Dhow
War Dhow is an Ethiopian naval unit available from the Fortress Age at the Port. It combines high durability with the ability to transport land units, supporting naval movement and amphibious operations.
War Dog
The War Dog is a fast European scout and early combat unit supplied to selected civilizations or by specific cards. It can help an Explorer handle Treasure guardians and provides a small mobile force at the start of a match.
War Elephant
War Elephant is Heavy cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Bhakti Temple holy site, Native Embassy.
War Hut Travois
War Hut Travois is a mobile construction unit from The WarChiefs that establishes a War Hut at its destination. The wagon lets eligible Native American content place military infrastructure without paying the normal building cost, but it does not train units while moving and should not be sent into combat as a frontline unit.
War Junk
War Junk is Chinese naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Asian Dock. Its listed ability is Transports land units; Gathers from fishes and whales.
War Wagon
The War Wagon is Germany’s Fortress Age ranged cavalry: a durable gun platform built to punish enemy cavalry and support a German infantry line. Its baseline profile has 500 hit points, speed 6, a 16-range attack for 42 damage, and three population cost. The long range and high health help it keep firing while the battle shifts, but its slow training and large population footprint make every loss expensive. South African revolutionary versions and campaign War Wagons have separate access rules, so the standard German unit is the reference profile.
Warchief
A Warchief is a Native American civilization’s hero in The WarChiefs, with a combat and support role that varies by civilization. Each civilization has its own Warchief profile, abilities and nearby-unit effects; there is no single set of statistics shared by every version.
Warrior
Warrior is Native Americans ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Community Plaza (Call the People Ceremony).
Warrior Priest
Warrior Priest is Aztecs economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Community Plaza (Healers Ceremony), American Citadel. Its listed ability is Works at the Community Plaza as two units.
Watch Tower Builder
Watch Tower Builder is a Hausa construction wagon from Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. It transforms into a free Watch Tower, giving the Hausa a defensive structure at a chosen frontier site. The wagon has 500 hit points, 4.0 speed and 18 line of sight, but it cannot defend itself with an attack. The completed tower only helps if it covers a useful approach and can be supported against siege.
Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo is herdable livestock associated with The Asian Dynasties and Chinese Villages. It can provide from 50 to 500 Food, depending on how long it fattens, and supports up to eight gatherers. The recorded fattening rate is 0.25 per second normally, 0.5 at a Livestock Market and 1.0 at a Livestock Pen, Farm, Village or Hacienda. It has 20 hit points, moves at 4.0 speed and costs 80 Food with a 15-second training time.
Whaling Ship
Whaling Ship is naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age. Its listed ability is Gathers from fishes and whales; Transports land units; Trains outlaws and Fishing Boats; Builds Docks.
White Buffalo
The White Buffalo is a rare controllable Pet that appears as a secondary-objective unit in Respect, the Act II: Ice scenario of Age of Empires III. The player must recapture it and return it to the Lakota village for 550 Experience. It has 480 hit points and a 22-damage hand attack, including a 3.0× bonus against Treasure guardians, but it moves at only 2.0 speed. Its scenario objective and slow pace matter more than treating it as an ordinary combat unit.
White Jaguar
White Jaguar is Circle of Ossus infantry available from the Exploration Age in the Age of Empires III campaign setting. Its recorded role is specialized against Treasure guardians rather than a general-purpose infantry matchup.
White Wolf
White Wolf is a campaign-exclusive hand-infantry unit serving the Circle of Ossus in Age of Empires III. It resembles the ordinary Wolf and Coyote, but is a scripted character rather than a unit in a civilization’s production roster. Its most distinctive recorded matchup is against Treasure guardians.
Whitecoat
Whitecoat is an infantry unit associated with the Royalists choice in The Baltic Powers for Definitive Edition. It has a long-range attack and is a compact one-population line unit rather than a high-population mercenary. Its recorded profile also includes a separate hand attack and building damage, while its low health makes positioning important. Royalists access defines the roster context; it should not be treated as a standard unit available to every civilization.
Wild Elephant
Wild Elephant is a huntable animal used as a Food source in The Asian Dynasties content. It is map wildlife, not a trained war elephant such as the Mahout Lancer or Howdah.
Winged Hussar
The Winged Hussar is a Polish Heavy cavalry unit in The Baltic Powers for Definitive Edition, representing the mounted arm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It gives the Polish army a fast, hard-hitting force for charges and flanking attacks.
Wokou Horseman
Wokou Horseman is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard, Wokou Junk.
Wokou Junk
Wokou Junk is naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through European Dock (Asians, Europeans, Federal Americans, and Native Americans), Port (Africans). Its listed ability is Transports land units; Trains Wokou Ronin, Wokou Monk, Wokou Pirate, Wokou Horseman, and Orangutan (only if close to shore).
Wokou Monk
Wokou Monk is ranged infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Wokou Junk.
Wokou Pirate
Wokou Pirate is infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Wokou Junk.
Wokou Ronin
Wokou Ronin is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Monastery (Asians), Lombard (Italians), Wokou Junk.
Wood Cattle
Wood Cattle is a special, Unknown-exclusive cattle unit in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — The African Royals. It provides Wood instead of ordinary livestock Food and can carry up to 20 units. Each passenger increases its hit points and speed, while the source lists a separate Indians-only auto-requirement and recorded Coin cost.
Xebec
Xebec is Hausa naval unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Fortress Age; obtained through Port. Its listed ability is Transports land units; The closer the target, the lower the Rate of Fire.
Yabusame Archer
Yabusame Archer is Japanese ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Stable, Fort, Daimyo, Atakebune.
Yak
The Yak is a herdable cattle animal from The Asian Dynasties, found on selected Asian maps and delivered through Definitive Edition content such as Kumis. It starts with 50 Food and can fatten to as much as 400 Food.
Yamabushi
Yamabushi is Japanese Heavy Infantry available from the Commerce Age through Shogun Tokugawa. It has a strong bonus against Cavalry and Shock troops, making it a close-range defensive unit.
Yermak
Yermak is the Russian hero in the Definitive Edition historical scenario “The Era of the Princes.” He can claim Treasures and build Trading Posts, while his high health and recovery rules help him stay useful through long mission objectives.
Yojimbo
Yojimbo is ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Industrial Age; obtained through Tavern (Europeans), Saloon (Federal Americans), Monastery (Asians), Palace (Africans), Lombard (Italians).
Yoruba Eso Rider
Yoruba Eso Rider is fast heavy cavalry with unusually strong ranged resistance and a serious time-based drawback. It loses hit points continuously until only one remains.
Yoruba Oyo Legionary
Yoruba Oyo Legionary is ranged Heavy infantry with a long attack range and a poison damage effect. It adds persistent pressure to the Yoruba army while remaining vulnerable to units that can close the distance.
Yörük
Yörük is Ottomans economic unit in Age of Empires III, available from the Exploration Age; obtained through Town Center. Its listed ability is Gathers resources; Builds buildings; Claims treasures.
Yumi Archer
The Yumi Archer is Japanese ranged infantry designed to damage Heavy Infantry from behind a frontline. Its sustained fire can complement Japanese melee and gunpowder units, but it is vulnerable if Cavalry or artillery reaches its position.
Zamburak
Zamburak is Indians ranged cavalry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Caravanserai, Fort, Agra Fort (with the Delhi Gate upgrade), Galleon.
Zapotec Lightning Warrior
Zapotec Lightning Warrior is Heavy infantry in Age of Empires III, available from the Commerce Age; obtained through Trading Post or Tambo on a Zapotec settlement, Native Embassy.
Zebra
Zebra is a huntable animal in Age of Empires III. Its carcass contains 500 Food, making it a substantial natural resource on maps and scenarios where the herd appears.
Zebu Cattle
Zebu Cattle is herdable livestock associated with The African Royals and the Livestock Market. It provides 100 to 500 Food depending on its growth and supports up to eight gatherers. The recorded unit has 20 hit points, moves at 4.0 speed and costs 100 Coin with a 15-second training time. Fattening occurs at 0.25 per second normally, 0.5 at a Livestock Market and 1.0 at a Livestock Pen, Farm, Village or Hacienda where the building supports livestock.
Zenata Rider
Zenata Rider is ranged cavalry with a charged Musket Attack. It combines a mobile ranged profile with a separate, stronger charged shot for a selected target.
Zouave
Zouave is a ranged infantry mercenary available in the Industrial Age through civilization-specific hiring buildings: Tavern for Europeans, Monastery for Asians, Saloon for Americans, Palace for Africans or Lombard for Italians. It has 360 hit points, 40% ranged resistance and moves at 4.5 speed. A Zouave occupies two population, costs 300 Coin and takes 60 seconds to train. Its attacks deal 38 ranged damage, 23 hand damage and 30 siege damage.
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