AOE IV / Units
Shinobi
Melee infantry that specializes in scouting, sabotage, and assassination.
UnitsThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Melee infantry that specializes in scouting, sabotage, and assassination.
- Disguise as enemy Villagers
- Bonus damage vs. melee
- Health regeneration
- Capital Town Centers, Outposts, and Scouts can spot disguises
- Heals passively.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/koka-township.html">Koka Township</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Melee Infantry.
- Role
- Light Melee Infantry
- Earliest age
- Feudal Age
- Available to
- Japanese
- Produced or researched at
- Koka Township
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 | Feudal Age | No resource cost | 20 s | 80 | 1.38 | None listed | Wakizashi · 20 damage |
