Unique Unit · 
Huns
HunsTarkan
In Age of Empires II, the Tarkan is a unique unit fielded by the Huns. It has 100 HP and 8 attack, with 1 melee and 3 pierce armor. Training one costs 60 food, 60 gold (120 resources total).
Test the Tarkan in the Battle Sim →Stats
Armor class
Cavalry
Age
Castle
HP
100
Attack
8
Range
0
Melee armor
1
Pierce armor
3
Speed
1.4
Line of sight
5
Reload
1.9
Train time
14s
Cost
60 food
60 gold⏱ 14sWhich civilizations have the Tarkan?
Fielded by 1 civilization:
Tarkan (unique) progression
The Tarkan is part of the Tarkan (unique), trained at the Castle. Each step is unlocked by researching its upgrade:
- Tarkan (Castle Age)
- Tarkan (Elite) (Imperial Age — 1000 food, 500 gold)
What is the Tarkan strong against?
The Tarkan deals bonus damage to these targets:
- Stone Defense & Harbors +12
- Castles & Kreposts +10
- All Buildings +8
- Walls & Gates +8
How to counter the Tarkan
These units deal bonus damage against the Tarkan, making them effective counters:
Resolve any matchup in the Battle Sim →How to unlock the Tarkan
The Tarkan becomes available after researching this upgrade:
