Template:Infobox Unit The War Elephant is an Egyptian Melee Cavalry Unit in Age of Empires Online. PvP Values which are different are put in brackets ().
Overview
In-game War Elephant
Striking fear into the hearts of its enemies, the mighty War Elephant deals massive area damage to those who oppose it.
Equipment Slots
Upgrades
War Elephant Champion Increases War Elephant's Pierce Armor and Conversion Resistance.- Damascus Steel Increases the Damage of War Elephant.
- Lamellar and Lacquered-Leather Armor Increases the Melee and Pierce Armor of War Elephant.
- Bronze Age
- Temper Increases the Damage of War Elephant.
- Scale Mail and Hide Armor Increases the Melee and Pierce Armor of War Elephant.
- Silver Age
- Iron Smelting Increases the Damage of War Elephant.
- Chain Mail and Boiled-Leather Armor Increases the Melee and Pierce Armor of War Elephant.
- Golden Age
History
The War Elephant was a rider mounted on a elephant in a military role. Before, being used in battle the Bull(male elephant) would be captured in the wild and tamed to serve it's military purpose. When matured it would be paired with a rider, added armor, and sent to the front lines. For armor they would put either cloth or metals depending on the situation. Because the elephant could withstand a line of spears, unlike horses, it was favored for breaking enemy lines. Later, they would add archers, artillery, or supplies using the elephant as the carrier.
Tips
*It does splash damage to units in roughly a 120-degree arc in front of it.
- To reduce damage from an elephant keep your units slightly apart.
- As an Egyptian player look out for enemy priests which might be trying to convert your elephants
- As Elephants are extremely tanky, fast as well as having a crush attack with a multiplier against building, they make good units for raiding
Elephants showing their force by tackling elite siege with relative ease