| “ | Wait! I am the son of Leipoxais, a leader amongst my people. If you free me, you will be rewarded. | ” |
| —Negotiating with the Huns in The Scourge of God | ||
The Scythian Scout is a cavalry hero in Age of Empires II: The Conquerors that features in multiple campaigns and is also available in the Scenario Editor. In-game, he has the appearance of a Light Cavalry. As a hero, he cannot be converted and can regenerate health.
Campaign appearances[]
Attila the Hun[]
- The Scourge of God: In the Definitive Edition, the Scythian Scout (renamed to Scythian Prince) is held prisoner in the Roman camp near the southwestern part of the map along with several Hun Villagers. Though the Scythians and Huns are enemies, he asks the Huns to release him in order to negotiate an alliance between their peoples. The achievement "Diplomacy is for the Meek" is won by killing the Scythian Prince and defeating the Scythians instead.
Alaric[]
- All Roads Lead to a Besieged City: A Scythian Scout is present among Alaric's starting forces, bringing the news about the arrival of fresh Roman reinforcements.
- Legionaries on the Horizon!: A Scythian Scout is present in General Mageius' camp.
Battles of the Forgotten[]
- Bukhara: In the HD Edition, the Scythian Scout is one of the initial soldiers of the Persian army, sent to prepare for the battle with the Huns. In the Definitive Edition, he is replaced by a normal Light Cavalry.
- Honfoglalás: In the HD Edition version of the scenario, Kusid is a renamed Scythian Scout, tasked with treating with the Moravian king Svatopluk during the Magyar arrival into the Carpathian Basin.
Sundjata[]
- Djeriba Gold: In the HD Edition, there are eight Scythian Scouts (renamed to Malian Raiders) in a camp south of the map, which are useful thanks to their high pierce armor and hit point regeneration ability. They have been replaced by normal Light Cavalry in the Definitive Edition.
