Unique Unit · 
Celts
CeltsWoad Raider
In Age of Empires II, the Woad Raider is a unique unit fielded by the Celts. It has 70 HP and 11 attack, with 0 melee and 1 pierce armor. Training one costs 70 food, 25 gold (95 resources total).
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Armor class
Infantry
Age
Castle
HP
70
Attack
11
Range
0
Melee armor
0
Pierce armor
1
Speed
1.17
Line of sight
3
Reload
2
Train time
10s
Cost
70 food
25 gold⏱ 10sWhich civilizations have the Woad Raider?
Fielded by 1 civilization:
Woad Raider (unique) progression
The Woad Raider is part of the Woad Raider (unique), trained at the Castle. Each step is unlocked by researching its upgrade:
- Woad Raider (Castle Age)
- Woad Raider (Elite) (Imperial Age — 1000 food, 800 gold)
What is the Woad Raider strong against?
The Woad Raider deals bonus damage to these targets:
- Shock Infantry +2
- Standard Buildings +2
Units it counters (bonus damage per attack):
How to counter the Woad Raider
These units deal bonus damage against the Woad Raider, making them effective counters:
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