Khmer
Civilization in Age of Empires 2
Ranked 1v1 on Arabia, current patch (since 23 September 2026), mirrors excluded. Source: aoe2companion. Updated weekly.
Overview
Elephant and siege civ: they need no prerequisite buildings to age up or unlock new buildings. Farmers drop off food directly, without a Mill or Town Center. Villagers can garrison in Houses. Battle Elephants move 10% faster. Ballista Elephants (unique unit from the Castle) are Scorpions on an elephant whose bolts pass through several units. Tusk Swords: Battle Elephants +3 attack. Double Crossbow: Ballista Elephants and Scorpions fire an extra projectile. Team: Scorpions +1 range.
Typical army
Scout Cavalry
Archer
Spearman
Knight
Scorpion
Battle Elephant
Ballista Elephant
Elite Battle Elephant
Elite Ballista Elephant
Heavy Scorpion
HussarWhat to expect from the Khmer
On open maps usually a very fast Scout rush without a Barracks – Hera's Khmer Super Fast Scout Rush –, less often Archers; on closed maps Fast Castle, often immediately, since they need no buildings. In Castle Age Knights and Scorpions – Hera has a dedicated Fast Castle build for this –, plus Battle Elephants and Ballista Elephants. With Double Crossbow, massed Scorpions and Ballista Elephants shred infantry and Archers. In Imperial Age Elite Battle Elephants with Tusk Swords, Heavy Scorpions and Hussars.
How to beat the Khmer
Early Feudal pressure slows their fast Age-up. Against their elephants use Monks – the Khmer lack Heresy –, with massed Halberdiers behind. Dive Scorpions and Ballista Elephants with cavalry or use Bombard Cannons; don't stand in tight groups. They lack Champion, Paladin, Plate Mail Armor, Squires and Thumb Ring.
Counter army
SpearmanArcher
Pikeman
MonkKnight
HalberdierMonk
Cavalier
Bombard CannonBuild orders for the Khmer
- Khmer Fast Castle Knights and ScorpionsFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 13:35 · Advanced · by Hera
- Khmer Super Fast Scout RushScout Rush · Feudal 7:35 · Intermediate · by Hera
- 15 min Knight SpamFast Castle · Feudal 9:40 · Castle 12:20 · Advanced · by Jamie
- 26+0 Arena SmushFast Castle · Feudal 11:20 · Castle 14:00 · Intermediate · by AoE2 Arena
- Albis Siu Night Night 24 Khmer → Fast Castle → Battle ElephantFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 13:35 · Beginner · by Albis Siu Night Night
- Ballista Ele FC On ArenaFast Castle · Feudal 11:45 · Castle 14:25 · Intermediate · by Inevitable
- EZFast Castle · Feudal 10:05 · Castle 12:45 · Beginner · by EB1
- Fast Archers → ScoutsArcher Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Intermediate · by oSetinhas
- Fast CastleFast Castle · Feudal 12:10 · Castle 14:50 · Intermediate · by Cicero
- Fast Castle → KnightsFast Castle · Feudal 9:40 · Castle 12:20 · Beginner · by Mace Fraser
- Fast Men-at-ArmsMan-at-Arms Rush · Feudal 7:35 · Advanced · by JarryHead
- Fast ScoutsScout Rush · Feudal 7:35 · Castle 17:45 · Advanced · by HumzaCrumza
- Fast ScoutsScout Rush · Feudal 8:25 · Advanced · by Cicero
- FC ArenaFast Castle · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 13:35 · Intermediate · by Proof
- FREE ELO KhmerFast Castle · Feudal 10:05 · Castle 12:45 · Intermediate · by Sitaux
- Improved Khmer Knight RushFast Castle · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 11:30 · Advanced · by Morley Games
- Morley 18 + Loom→ Khmer→FC All In→ Knights + MonksFast Castle · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 11:30 · Beginner · by Morley Games
- Omega BoomFast Castle · Feudal 9:15 · Intermediate · by Alotta
- Scouts → Knights + ScorpionsScout Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 19:25 · Intermediate · by Forvin
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