Desert Raider: stats, counters and how to use it
Versatile Cavalry unit that can swap between ranged and melee attacks with a toggle.
Light Ranged and Melee CamelTrained at: archery-range, stable
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Raider | Feudal Age | 80F 50W 50G · 30s · pop 1 | 120 | M5/R0 | 1.625 | Sword: 13 melee /1.375s (dps 9.5) [+13 vs cavalry] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 Bow: 7 ranged /1.25s (dps 5.6) rng 4.5 |
| Veteran Desert Raider | Castle Age | 80F 50W 50G · 30s · pop 1 | 145 | M6/R0 | 1.625 | Sword: 15 melee /1.375s (dps 10.9) [+15 vs cavalry] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 Bow: 9 ranged /1.25s (dps 7.2) rng 4.5 |
| Elite Desert Raider | Imperial Age | 80F 50W 50G · 30s · pop 1 | 175 | M7/R0 | 1.625 | Sword: 19 melee /1.375s (dps 13.8) [+19 vs cavalry] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 Bow: 11 ranged /1.25s (dps 8.8) rng 4.5 |
With all upgrades: HP 219 · M10/R3 · dmg 19 /1.38s (dps 13.8) · spd 1.62
What counters the Desert Raider
- Sipahi+18 vs ranged
- Horseman+13 vs ranged
- Javelin Thrower+13 vs ranged
- Raider Elephant+28 vs ranged
- Gilded Horseman+20 vs ranged
- Ghazi Raider+18 vs ranged
- Genitour+14 vs ranged
- Hippodrome Horseman+13 vs ranged
- Mansa Javelineer+13 vs ranged
- Yari Cavalry+13 vs ranged
- Hobelar+12 vs ranged
- Warrior Scout+11 vs ranged
What the Desert Raider beats
- Scout+19 vs cavalry
- Horseman+19 vs cavalry
- Lancer+19 vs cavalry
- Knight+19 vs cavalry
- Keshik+19 vs cavalry
- Royal Knight+19 vs cavalry
- War Elephant+19 vs cavalry
- Camel Archer+19 vs cavalry
- Camel Rider+19 vs cavalry
- Horse Archer+19 vs cavalry
- Mangudai+19 vs cavalry
- Mounted Samurai+19 vs cavalry
Strengths (game data)
- Effective against Light Infantry in Ranged Mode
- Effective against Cavalry in Melee Mode
Weaknesses (game data)
- High cost
- Weak to Ranged units
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Desert Raider in AoE4?
- Sipahi (+18 vs ranged), Horseman (+13 vs ranged), Javelin Thrower (+13 vs ranged), Raider Elephant (+28 vs ranged), Gilded Horseman (+20 vs ranged), Ghazi Raider (+18 vs ranged)
- What is the Desert Raider good against?
- Scout, Horseman, Lancer, Knight, Keshik, Royal Knight
- Which civilizations can train the Desert Raider?
- Ayyubids, Byzantines
Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.