Rhinoceros

The Rhinoceros is a huntable animal in Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas and Age of Mythology, and a powerful treasure guardian in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties.

Age of Empires

Rhinoceros
Animal
Introduced in	Age of Empires: Return of Rome
Hit points	45
Melee attack	7
Attack bonuses	+3 vs Mounted units
Maximum food	300
Recommended no. of gatherers	5-10

The Rhinoceros was introduced once Age of Empires game mode was launched in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition - Return of Rome.

Age of Empires II

Rhinoceros
Animal
Introduced in	Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas
Hit points	75
Melee attack	7
Attack bonuses	+3 vs Cavalry +4 vs Eagle Warriors +8 vs Camels
Rate of Fire	2
Armor class	Hunted Predator Animals
Speed	Walking: 0.8 Running: 0.96
Line of Sight	4
Collision size	0.5
Maximum food	400
Decay rate	0.4 food/second
Recommended no. of gatherers	5-10

The Rhinoceros is a huntable animal introduced in Age of Empires II HD: Rise of the Rajas. It is found in maps set in South East Asia (and in the Definitive Edition also in Africa). A powerful animal, it will viciously defend itself against any attacker, but as it provides 400 food, it is one of the most valuable animal food sources in Age of Empires II.

It is worth noting that unlike other similarly aggressive huntable animals such as the Elephant or the Wild Boar, the Rhinoceros may often be found in packs, sometimes up to three.

Trivia

• Despite being introduced in an Asian-themed expansion, the Rhinoceros most closely resembles an African Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). It is possible that this image was chosen so it could double as a Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis), which also has two horns and lived in the Asian mainland during the Middle Ages.
• Although the Rhinoceros has the same statistics as the Wild Boar, its attack animation duration is much less (0.905 vs 1.615) and is, in consequence, more likely to kill hunters before dying. For comparison, an un-Loomed Villager luring a Rhino from maximum range and retreating as soon as possible will die 10 tiles earlier, after travelling 27 tiles on average. Rhinoceroses make up for their faster attack speed by providing more food than Wild Boars.

Age of Mythology

Rhinoceros
Animal
Introduced in	Age of Mythology
Hit points	180
Population	4
Hack attack	12
Hack armor	30%
Pierce armor	40%
Speed	4.00
Maximum food	500
Recommended no. of gatherers	10

The Rhinoceros is the second largest huntable animal in Age of Mythology, only beaten by the Elephant. It will not attack Villagers on sight, but will defend itself if attacked and a group of villagers will be needed to hunt them.

The Rhinoceros of Set is the largest animal that Pharaohs worshiping Set can train with a cost of some favor. They are available in the Mythic Age, and can cause great damage.

History

“	Scientific name -- Ceratherium simum Size -- 4000-6000 lbs. Diet -- grasses, leaves, twigs There are five species of living rhino, though all are endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. The two African rhinos are the more peaceful white and the unpredictable black rhino. Rhinos are herbivores and use their prehensile upper lip to browse leaves from plants. They are adapted to arid conditions and can survive several days without drinking. Adult rhinos are solitary and territorial, coming together only to breed. Rhinos tend to give birth to a single young, which stays with the mother for about two years. Rhino lifespan is about forty years. They have poor vision, particularly for motionless objects, but a good sense of smell. Adult rhinos have no predators but humans. Several other animals depend on rhinos to survive. As large mammals, rhinos support several parasites such as ticks. The Rhino dung beetle depends on rhino dung to lay its eggs. The oxpecker bird feeds off of the rhino ticks, benefiting both the rhino and the bird. Black rhinos and white rhinos are not named for their colors, but for the shapes of their lips. Dutch settlers in South Africa called the white rhino "wide" for their lips, which was later mistranslated by English settlers. The black rhino was named to distinguish it from the white.	”
—In-game help section

Trivia

• The Rhinoceros has the highest pierce armor of any animal in Age of Mythology. This reflects the famous toughness of the rhinoceros' hide, which is also referenced by the Skin of the Rhino technology.

Age of Empires III

Rhinoceros
Unit information
Introduced in	Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
Type	Treasure guardian
Statistics
Hit points	500
Speed	7
Line of Sight	9
XP kill bounty	30
Hand attack
Damage	10 Hand
Rate of Fire	1.5

The Rhinoceros is the largest land animal treasure guardian in Age of Empires III. Rhinoceros have high hit points and a strong attack, and are found in Asian maps.

There is also the Pet Rhinoceros known as Randy the Pet Rhino, available to the Indians from their Home City, or from a Treasure guarded by five Black Panthers.

Sounds

Condition	Sound
Select
Move
Grunt 1
Grunt 2
Death

Trivia

• The Rhinoceros icon depicts a two-horned species similar to the African White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). However, the animal model in the game has only one horn and the skin fold "armor" typical of Asian rhinoceroses, and all three scientific names in the history section refer to Asian species.

History

“	Scientific Name: Rhinoceros unicornis, Rhinoceros sondaicus, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis Approx. Size: 6 ft., 4,500 lb. Diet: Leaves, twigs, fruit There are five living species of rhinoceros, three of which are native to Asia, and all of which are endangered. Although its massive body and extremely thick skin garner much attention, the rhinoceros is most commonly known for its horns, one or two depending on the species. The rhinoceros horn is composed of the fibrous protein keratin, which makes up the skin cells, hair, scales, and feathers of many animals. Its huge frame is supported by short legs with broad feet, ending in three-toes. Along with the tapir and the horse, the rhinoceros makes up the order of odd-toed hoofed animals. It is an herbivore, a browser, or a grazer, depending on the particular species. During the day, a rhinoceros enjoys the shade, wallowing in the mud to stay cool in the blistering sun. They most often feed by night, or in the cool of the early morning. Of the three Asian species of rhinoceros, two have a single horn. The Indian rhinoceros, or Rhinoceros unicornis, grazes on the grass of the plains of Nepal, Assam, and Bengal. It can reach weights of up to 2 tons, yet still achieve a running speed of 30 mph. The Indian rhinoceros has an armor-plated appearance due to the deep folds and creases in its fibrous skin. The Javan rhinoceros, or Rhinoceros sondaicus, is nearly extinct. The only two-horned Asian rhinoceros is the Sumatran species, or Dicerorhinus sumatrensis. Its hairy coat and small stature make the Sumatran rhino unique among the five species, for it only reaches a height of about 4.5 feet tall, and a weight of about 1 ton. It is highly endangered. Only a few hundred survive, inhabiting forests in Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula, and Borneo.	”
—In-game history

Randy the Pet Rhino

Randy the Pet Rhino
Unit information
Introduced in	Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties
Type	Pet Hand infantry
Training
Food	250
Train time	27 seconds
Train limit	12
Statistics
Hit points	220
Resistance	10% Hand
Speed	5
Line of Sight	12
Ability	Reveal stealth enemies*
XP train bounty	25
XP kill bounty	25
Hand attack
Damage	27 Hand
Bonus damage	×1.2 vs. Treasure guardian ×0.1 vs. Villager
Rate of Fire	1.5

Randy is a pet Rhinoceros in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties. He is one one the strongest pets in the game, as is capable of inflicting a fair amount of damage against treasure guardians, though he is incapable of delivering heavy damage to Settlers.

Randy is tied with Honcho the Pet Grizzly Bear for the most damaging attack among pets, though Randy has a much lower multiplier against Treasure guardians. A TEAM shipment of two Rhinos is available to an Indian Home City, from the Commerce Age on. Randy can also be rescued from Treasures on Southeast Asian maps such as Borneo and Indochina.

Upgrades

Randy the Pet Rhino, like all other pets, upgrades automatically each Age:

• +20% hit points and attack
• +30% hit points and attack
• +40% hit points and attack
• +60% hit points and attack

Gallery

Rhinos in-game in Age of Empires II

A Rhino in-game in Age of Mythology

Two Rhinos guarding Treasure in Age of Empires III

The Rhinoceroses history portrait

Rhinoceros image from the Compendium section

Two Rhinos guarding a Treasure in the Definitive Edition