| “ | A simple war vessel. | ” |
| —In-game description in the Definitive Edition | ||
The Scout Ship is the first warship in Age of Empires, and becomes available at the Dock once the Tool Age is reached.
Gameplay[]
It is, as its name suggests, a light, fast-moving scouting vessel. Because of its low attack it is not very effective in combat although it is the best available prior to the Bronze Age. It has an extensive sight range and can be used in conjunction with Scouts for effective exploration. At least two should be used when fighting another vessel, especially if it is any other offensive vessel. Boats are more resistant to enemy conversions than regular units.
Further statistics[]
| Unit strengths and weaknesses | |
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| Strong vs. | Infantry, Villagers, Priests |
| Weak vs. | Elephant Archers, siege units, towers |
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| Attack |  Alchemy (+1)
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| Range |  Woodworking (+1) Artisanship (+1) Craftsmanship (+1)
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| Accuracy |  Ballistics (hit moving targets)
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| Upgrades |  War Galley
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Civilization bonuses[]
Greeks: Scout Ships have +20% speed.- Hittites: Scout Ships have +1/+2/+3 range in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
- Lac Viet: Scout Ships are trained 25% faster.
- Macedonians: Scout Ships are four times more resistant against conversion.
- Minoans: Scout Ships cost -20%/-25%/-30% in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
- Persians: Scout Ships fire 18%/25%/33% faster in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
- Yamato: Scout Ships have +15%/+20%/+25% hit points in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
Team bonuses[]
- Palmyrans: Upgrading Scout Ships to War Galleys and researching technologies that benefit Scout Ships are 30% faster.
Changelog[]
Age of Empires[]
- Scout Ships take 60 seconds to train and 75 seconds to upgrade.
- Minoans: Scout Ships cost -30%.
- Yamato: Scout Ships have +30% hit points.
Definitive Edition[]
- Scout Ships take 70 seconds to train and 128 seconds to upgrade.
- Yamato: Upon release, Scout Ships have +25% hit points. With update 38862, they have +20% hit points.
Return of Rome[]
- Persians: Scout Ships fire 18%/25%/33% faster in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
- Palmyrans (team bonus): Technologies benefiting Scout Ships are researched 30% faster.
- Minoans: With update 99311, Scout Ships cost -20%/-25%/-30% in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
- Yamato: With update 99311, Scout Ships have +15%/+20%/+25% hit points in the Tool/Bronze/Iron Age.
History[]
| “ | The first true warships built to attack and sink other ships were galleys mounting a heavy ram at the front. The warship attempted to ram an enemy ship and stave in its hull, causing it at least take on water if not sink. Early warships were almost oar-powered torpedoes, consisting of a light, floating hull manned by oarsmen. A sail, if present, was used only in transit, not in battle. | ” |
Gallery[]
The Scout Ship unit line in Return of Rome, with the Scout ship on the left
A group of Scout Ships in the original game, facing all possible directions.
Scout Ship idle sprite in Return of Rome
Technology tree[]
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