Unique Unit · 
Mayans
MayansPlumed Archer
In Age of Empires II, the Plumed Archer is a unique unit fielded by the Mayans. It has 50 HP and 5 attack at a range of 4, with 0 melee and 1 pierce armor. Training one costs 55 wood, 55 gold (110 resources total).
Test the Plumed Archer in the Battle Sim →Stats
Armor class
Archer
Age
Castle
HP
50
Attack
5
Range
4
Melee armor
0
Pierce armor
1
Speed
1.2
Line of sight
6
Reload
1.9
Train time
16s
Cost
55 wood
55 gold⏱ 16sWhich civilizations have the Plumed Archer?
Fielded by 1 civilization:
Plumed Archer (unique) progression
The Plumed Archer is part of the Plumed Archer (unique), trained at the Castle. Each step is unlocked by researching its upgrade:
- Plumed Archer (Castle Age)
- Plumed Archer (Elite) (Imperial Age — 700 food, 1000 wood)
What is the Plumed Archer strong against?
The Plumed Archer deals bonus damage to these targets:
- Spearmen +2
- Infantry +1
Units it counters (bonus damage per attack):
- Halberdier +3
- Pikeman +3
- Spearman +3
- Berserk +1
- Chakram Thrower +1
- Champion +1
- Condottiero +1
- Eagle Scout +1
How to counter the Plumed Archer
These units deal bonus damage against the Plumed Archer, making them effective counters:
- Samurai +10
- Huskarl +6
- Tiger Cavalry +6
- Ghulam +5
- Imperial Skirmisher +5
- Elite Skirmisher +4
