Huns
Civilization in Age of Empires 2
Ranked 1v1 on Arabia, current patch (since 23 September 2026), mirrors excluded. Source: aoe2companion. Updated weekly.
Overview
Cavalry civ without houses: they need no Houses, but start with 100 less wood. Cavalry Archers cost 10/20% less in Castle/Imperial Age. Trebuchets hit units and small targets more accurately. On Nomad maps the first Town Center spawns a scouting Horse. Tarkans (unique unit from the Castle) are anti-building cavalry with high pierce armor. Marauders: Tarkans also from the Stable. Atheism: enemy Relics generate 50% less, enemy Wonder and Relic victories take 100 years longer. Team: Stables work 20% faster.
Typical army
Scout Cavalry
Skirmisher
Spearman
Archer
Cavalry Archer
Knight
Light Cavalry
Tarkan
Heavy Cavalry Archer
Paladin
Elite Tarkan
HussarWhat to expect from the Huns
Usually a Scout rush – without Houses they get to the Stable fast –, less often Archers or a Drush. Hera recommends them for Scouts, followed by Skirmishers or Cavalry Archers. In Castle Age masses of Cavalry Archers, plus Knights and Light Cavalry. Once a Castle stands, expect Tarkans, after Marauders also from the Stable – they tear down buildings and towers. In Imperial Age Paladins, Hussars and Heavy Cavalry Archers.
How to beat the Huns
Secure early: small walls, Spearmen, then Skirmishers – and force fights before the Cavalry Archer mass grows. Skirmishers with Ballistics against Cavalry Archers, Pikemen and Camel Riders against Knights and Tarkans. Use Mangonels and Scorpions only when protected. They lack Champion, Onager, Hand Cannoneer, Bombard Cannon, Plate Mail Armor, Ring Archer Armor and Architecture.
Counter army
SpearmanArcher
Elite Skirmisher
Pikeman
Camel RiderElite Skirmisher
Halberdier
Heavy Camel Rider
ArbalesterBuild orders for the Huns
- 20 Knights in 20 minsFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 14:25 · Intermediate · by Cerpio
- Der Meunster BuildKnight Rush · Feudal 9:40 · Castle 18:35 · Beginner · by meunster
- Fast CastleFast Castle · Feudal 12:35 · Castle 17:20 · Beginner · by Lando
- Fast Castle KNIGHTS RUSHFast Castle · Feudal 11:20 · Castle 16:30 · Intermediate · by Nxl
- Fast Scouts → Cav ArcherScout Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 19:00 · Intermediate · by Imperius
- FCFast Castle · Feudal 11:20 · Castle 14:00 · Beginner · by Lion Heart
- Hera Huns New Patch Huns Vs Shu 1v1 Arabia Vs Sora Kuma AoE2 CustomizedScout Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Intermediate · by Hera
- ScoutsScout Rush · Feudal 9:15 · Castle 18:10 · Intermediate · by JGPN
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