AoE2 Codex Close the Knowledge Gap
AoE2 CodexUnitsBattle Elephant
Battle Elephant
Unit

Battle Elephant

In Age of Empires II, the Battle Elephant is a unit available to 6 civilizations. It has 250 HP and 12 attack, with 1 melee and 2 pierce armor. Training one costs 100 food, 70 gold (170 resources total).

Test the Battle Elephant in the Battle Sim →

Stats

Armor class
Cavalry / Elephant
Age
Castle
HP
250
Attack
12
Range
0
Melee armor
1
Pierce armor
2
Speed
0.9
Line of sight
7
Reload
2
Train time
24s

Cost

Food100 foodGold70 gold⏱ 24s

Which civilizations have the Battle Elephant?

Fielded by 6 civilizations:

Battle Elephant line progression

The Battle Elephant is part of the Battle Elephant line, trained at the Stable. Each step is unlocked by researching its upgrade:

  • Battle Elephant (Castle Age)
  • Battle Elephant (Elite) (Imperial Age — 1100 food, 700 gold)

What is the Battle Elephant strong against?

The Battle Elephant deals bonus damage to these targets:

  • All Buildings +4
  • Stone Defense & Harbors +4

How to counter the Battle Elephant

These units deal bonus damage against the Battle Elephant, making them effective counters:

Resolve any matchup in the Battle Sim →

Applicable upgrades

Age of Empires II © Microsoft Corporation. AoE2Codex was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Age of Empires II, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.

© 2026 AoE2Codex. All fan content is property of their respective owners.