AOE IV / Units
Samurai
Heavy infantry with good damage and defense. Comes with the Deflective Armor ability that periodically blocks attacks.
UnitsThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Heavy infantry with good damage and defense. Comes with the Deflective Armor ability that periodically blocks attacks.
- Heavy armor
- Deflective Armor recharges out of combat
- Slow move speed
- Countered by Knights, Lancers, and Crossbowmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/barracks.html">Barracks</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Heavy Melee Infantry.
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Dark Age | 90 food, 30 gold | 20 s | 100 | 1.13 | melee 2, ranged 3 | Naginata · 8 damage |
