Elite Eagle Warrior

For the related Age of Empires III unit, see Eagle Runner Knight. Eagle Warriors are light Mesoamerican Infantry in The Conquerors and The Forgotten expansions and are available in the Castle Age to only the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas. Eagle Warriors, but not their Elite counterpart, automatically receive +3 damage upon reaching the Castle Age. In addition the Aztec Garland Wars unique technology provides another +4 attack, Incas Couriers gives 10% more movement speed to them and the Mayan unique technology El Dorado provides a +40 hit points. Eagle Warriors move quickly, have a long line of sight, and have conversion resistance and bonus damage against Monks. They also have a bonus against siege weapons and a small anti-cavalry bonus; however, almost every other infantry unit deals bonus damage against Eagle Warriors. Essentially, they help compensate for the Aztecs', Mayans' and Incas' lack of cavalry. They can be upgraded to Elite Eagle Warriors in the Imperial Age at the cost of 800 Food and 500 Gold.

Civilization Bonuses

 * A team containing Goths produce Eagle Warriors 20% faster.
 * A team containing Teutons, Eagle Warriors are more resistant to conversion.
 * Aztecs: Eagle Warriors are produced +15% faster. Garland Wars Imperial age unique technology gives +4 attack.
 * Mayans: Imperial age Unique technology El Dorado gives +40 hp to Eagle Warriors line.

The Forgotten Changes

 * Eagle Warriors and Elite Eagle warriors re skinned.
 * Mesoamerican civs, receive now an Eagle Scout as explorer instead of an Eagle Warrior.
 * Now there are 3 stages of this unit Eagle Scout -> Eagle Warrior -> Elite Eagle Warrior.
 * Eagle Warrior now have 55 hp, 7 attack and 3 pierce armor.
 * Incas: Imperial age unique technology Couriers gives to Eagle Warriors line +10% speed.

Skin Changes
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Overview
''The Aztecs prized fighting skills, and soldiers earned increased status in society through distinction in combat and promotion in rank. One of the higher ranks was that of Eagle Warrior. These fighters wore great colorful headdresses made of eagle feathers and costumes that enhanced their military bearing. Because they were lightly armored and unencumbered, they were able to move quickly. They were the fast, light troops of the Aztec armies, quickly pouncing on enemies. However, they proved to be at a great disadvantage in combat against Europeans wearing steel armor and using steel weapons.''

''The best of the Eagle warriors were promoted to Elite status. These were the champions of the Eagle Warrior formations and led the attempts to disable and capture enemies.''