Unique Unit · 
Chinese
ChineseChu Ko Nu
In Age of Empires II, the Chu Ko Nu is a unique unit fielded by the Chinese. It has 45 HP and 8 attack at a range of 4, with 0 melee and 0 pierce armor. Training one costs 40 wood, 35 gold (75 resources total).
Test the Chu Ko Nu in the Battle Sim →Stats
Armor class
Archer
Age
Castle
HP
45
Attack
8
Range
4
Melee armor
0
Pierce armor
0
Speed
0.96
Line of sight
6
Reload
3
Train time
16s
Cost
40 wood
35 gold⏱ 16sWhich civilizations have the Chu Ko Nu?
Fielded by 1 civilization:
Chu Ko Nu (unique) progression
The Chu Ko Nu is part of the Chu Ko Nu (unique), trained at the Castle. Each step is unlocked by researching its upgrade:
- Chu Ko Nu (Castle Age)
- Chu Ko Nu (Elite) (Imperial Age — 1300 food, 1300 gold)
What is the Chu Ko Nu strong against?
The Chu Ko Nu deals bonus damage to these targets:
- Spearmen +2
Units it counters (bonus damage per attack):
How to counter the Chu Ko Nu
These units deal bonus damage against the Chu Ko Nu, making them effective counters:
- Samurai +10
- Huskarl +6
- Tiger Cavalry +6
- Ghulam +5
- Imperial Skirmisher +5
- Elite Skirmisher +4
