Scorpion
From Age of Empires
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| Name | Scorpion | ||
| Age | Castle Age | ||
| Building | Siege Workshop | ||
| Type | Siege Engine | ||
| Wood | Food | Gold | Stone |
| 75 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| HP | 40 | ||
| Attack | 12 | ||
| Range | 5 | ||
| Armour | 0/6 | ||
| Pierce Armour | 0 | ||
| Speed | Slow | ||
| Upgraded From | N/A | ||
| Upgraded To | Heavy Scorpion | ||
| Cost to Upgrade | 1000F, 1100W | ||
The Scorpion is a Siege Unit that is featured in Age of Empires II. The Scorpion fires large arrow-like bolts. It is effective against groups of enemy units as it can cause damage to multiple units. The Scorpion can be built at the Siege Workshop during the Castle Age. Scorpions upgrade to Heavy Scorpion. It, unlike the Mangonel, will not damage your own units. It can make all the difference when you throw yourself into a pitched battle with the enemy.
[edit] Stats
Scorpions are good against Infantry, Archers and Monks. Scorpions are bad against Woad Raiders and Stable Units. Scorpions, like most Siege Units, should be well protected, as the Scorpions slow speed makes them very vulnerable to attack.
[edit] Tactics
Scorpions should be used with other units for protection. If the enemy has primarily Cavalry, then it is a good idea to retreat all Siege Units and send in Spearmen. When you use these, put them behind the battle so they don't get hit.
