Xolotl Warrior

"Mesoamerican cavalry. Strong vs infantry and siege. Weak vs Pikemen and Camel Riders."

- Age of Empires II description

The Xolotl is a heavy cavalry unit in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition that can be trained at the Stable in a converted stable of a civilization that have acces to stables, upon Castle Age. The Xolotl Warrior have the same stats than the Knight, but increase a 20% increase in both attack and hit points when the Imperial Age it's reached, equal to the Cavaliers

Xolotl Warrior is available to mesoamerican civilizations, but only Aztecs and Incas have Redemption, thus the ability to convert enemy buildings. Mayans can get the Xolotl Warrior if they get a placed stable in the scenario or in the all tech tree mode.

Tactics
Like Knight line, Xolotl Warriors are somewhat powerful and versatile addition to almost any army composition. Their high attack and speed make them great for raiding and flanking, coupled with high hit points and damage resistance to provide a perfect meatshield for ranged units and siege on the frontline.

Also suffering from the same pitfalls as the Knight line, Xolotl Warriors are hard-countered by Halberdiers and Camels, vulnerable to conversion by Monks and can be overwhelmed by massed archers (if used in small numbers).

But unlike Old World heavy cavalry, mesoamericans lack any defensive armor upgrade in the blacksmith, Bloodlines and Husbandry, making the unit subpar compared with the Kight line.

Civilization bonuses

 * Aztecs: All military units are created 18% faster.

Team bonuses

 * A team containing Berbers: With Kasbah researched, researching Conscription is 25% faster.
 * A team containing Franks: Xolotl Warriors have +2 LOS.


 * A team containing Huns: Xolotl Warriors are created 20% faster.
 * A team containing Persians: Xolotl Warriors have +2 attack against archers.
 * A team containing Teutons: Cavaliers are more resistant to conversion.

Definitive Edition

 * Xolotl Warriors are introduced.

Trivia

 * Xolotl is an Aztec dog god of lightning and death. Forgotten Empires were probably inspired by the Sioux language, which calls horses "Sunka Wakan" (holy/mystery dogs), or by Cheyenne "Dog Soldiers", ultimate units of the Sioux civ in AoE3.