Paired with Walls, they can be a major part of any defense. Although a bit expensive, they can hold their own against small groups of units, especially once upgraded.
You only get one, so keep your Scout alive! It isn’t much of a fighter against bandits and other human enemies. It is a tough, fast unit that excels at uncovering the map and killing aggressive fauna like Wolves and Boars.
ScoutPlayers start with the Scout unit on almost every quest.
Play co-operatively or competitively, craft and trade items, and level up by completing quests – all for free! Plus, Age of Empires Online still offers all the classic RTS gameplay, empowering players to build mighty empires, manage resources, earn rewards, and battle their way into rich new worlds full of lively villagers, epic warriors, and historically-themed architecture.
What’s more, Age of Empires Online adds new social interaction, customization, and MMORPG gameplay in an evolving and persistent world. It’s the biggest Age of Empires game ever. Age of Empires Online – the next chapter in the best-selling Age of Empires PC game franchise – will be available worldwide August 16th, 2011 in retail stores and online at With its launch, the game will feature two of the greatest ancient civilizations – the Greeks and Egyptians – and offer more than 40 hours of gameplay for free!And that’s just where the experience starts! As players grow their empires and look for new adventures, Age of Empires Online delivers the opportunity to buy new Premium Content Packs – everything from entirely new civilizations to Booster Packs with new game modes and more.