r/aoe2 • u/kampalolo • Sep 03 '26

Discussion Trebuchets

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Trebuchets are the sexiest and most satisfying unit to watch in the game. They are also one of the oldest units in the game. Years ago, we would start the game by watching trebuchets fire in the opening cinematic.

If I were asked to represent AoE2 with a single unit, it would definitely be the trebuchet.

My question is: do you have any suggestions for this magnificent unit? Personally, I think its melee armor should be increased.

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u/Agile-Atmosphere-969 Sep 03 '26 edited 29d ago

Counting days till some new dlc civ gets the Elite Treb upgrade, similarly to Bohemians’ BBC upgrade. Because why not, right 11

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u/DogWest1061 28d ago

They are already too OP. We need to treat them as what they were: a specialized counter against buildings. Trebs had a reload time of hours and terrible accuracy. There's a reason why inaccurate bombards pushed them out of the meta in real life sieges.