Magyars
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: Blacksmith melee attack upgrades are free. The Scout Cavalry line costs 15% less. Villagers kill wolves with one strike. Magyar Huszars (unique unit from the Castle) are fast cavalry with bonus damage vs. siege. Corvinian Army: Magyar Huszars cost food instead of gold. Recurve Bow: Cavalry Archers +1 attack and +1 range. Team: Cavalry Archers train 25% faster.
Typical army
Scout Cavalry
Skirmisher
Spearman
Knight
Cavalry Archer
Light Cavalry
Magyar Huszar
Elite Magyar Huszar
Heavy Cavalry Archer
Paladin
HussarWhat to expect from the Magyars
On open maps almost always a Scout rush – cheaper Scouts with free attack upgrades; Hera recommends them for Scouts, the Knight Rush and Scouts into Cavalry Archers. On closed maps Fast Castle. In Castle Age Knights and Light Cavalry, plus Cavalry Archers. In Imperial Age, with Corvinian Army, Magyar Huszars as a gold-free mass against siege, plus Paladins, Hussars and Cavalry Archers with Recurve Bow.
How to beat the Magyars
Wall early and cleanly catch the Scout pressure. Halberdiers against cavalry and Magyar Huszars, Monks in Castle Age against Knights. Against Cavalry Archers use Skirmishers or Onagers, not just Halberdiers. They have no strong economic bonus: don't let them boom freely. They lack Plate Mail Armor, Squires, Faith, Redemption and Architecture.
Counter army
Spearman
Archer
Pikeman
Camel Rider
Elite Skirmisher
Monk
Halberdier
Heavy Camel RiderElite Skirmisher
OnagerBuild orders for the Magyars
- AIDrush · Feudal 10:55 · Castle 18:35 · Beginner · by tytythechoochoo
- Magyar Scouts → Cav Arch With BoomCavalry Archer Rush · Feudal 8:50 · Castle 19:50 · Advanced · by Dragonstar_AoE
- Ulation ScoutsScout Rush · Feudal 8:25 · Castle 17:45 · Intermediate · by Lordrubbish
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