Shinobi: stats, counters and how to use it
Melee infantry that specializes in scouting, sabotage, and assassination.
Light Melee InfantryUnique unitTrained at: koka-township
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinobi | Feudal Age | free · 20s · pop 1 | 80 | M0/R0 | 1.375 | Wakizashi: 20 melee /1.25s (dps 16.0) [+5 vs melee] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 |
With all upgrades: HP 122 · M3/R3 · dmg 35.8 /1.25s (dps 28.6) · spd 1.38
What counters the Shinobi
- Camel Archer+14 vs light melee infantry
- Longbowman+9 vs light melee infantry
- Archer+8 vs light melee infantry
- Ballista Elephant+15 vs melee infantry
- Wynguard Ranger+12 vs light melee infantry
- Mohe Tribesman+11 vs light melee infantry
- Genoese Crossbowman+10 vs melee infantry
- Gilded Archer+10 vs light melee infantry
- Bedouin Skirmisher+8 vs infantry light
- Bogmaðr+8 vs light melee infantry
- Jeanne d'Arc - Hunter+8 vs light melee infantry
- Jeanne d'Arc - Mounted Archer+8 vs light melee infantry
What the Shinobi beats
- Scout+5 vs melee
- Spearman+5 vs melee
- Horseman+5 vs melee
- Man-at-Arms+5 vs melee
- Lancer+5 vs melee
- Knight+5 vs melee
- Ghulam+5 vs melee
- Keshik+5 vs melee
- Royal Knight+5 vs melee
- War Elephant+5 vs melee
- Camel Rider+5 vs melee
- Desert Raider+5 vs melee
Strengths (game data)
- Disguise as enemy Villagers
- Bonus damage vs. melee
- Health regeneration
Weaknesses (game data)
- Capital Town Centers, Outposts, and Scouts can spot disguises
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Shinobi in AoE4?
- Camel Archer (+14 vs light melee infantry), Longbowman (+9 vs light melee infantry), Archer (+8 vs light melee infantry), Ballista Elephant (+15 vs melee infantry), Wynguard Ranger (+12 vs light melee infantry), Mohe Tribesman (+11 vs light melee infantry)
- What is the Shinobi good against?
- Scout, Spearman, Horseman, Man-at-Arms, Lancer, Knight
- Which civilizations can train the Shinobi?
- Japanese
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.