Scout (Age of Empires)

The Scout represents an early fast exploration unit. It has minimal offensive capabilities and little armour although it is fast enough to escape combat taking little damage. It's sight range is very large making it most effective as a border patrol unit rather than direct assault. It can also at a pinch be used as a sneak attack unit, utilising its speed to get in, deal damage and escape before reinforcements arrive, although with its little armour it is very vulnerable to enemy fire, especially ranged attacks.

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