Ratha (Melee) — Counters, Stats & Civ Bonuses

The Ratha (Melee) is countered by Halberdier, Camel Rider and Heavy Camel Rider. It is a Cavalry / Unique unit, available to the Bengalis.

Class

Cavalry / Unique

Available to

Bengalis

Elite upgrade

Elite Ratha (Melee)

Cost

60 60

Ratha (Melee) stats

The Elite Ratha (Melee) upgrade changes the values marked below. Everything else — cost, class and the civilization bonuses that apply — stays the same.

Stat	Ratha (Melee)	Elite
Hit points	100	115
Melee attack	10 / 2s	12 / 2s
Pierce attack	0	0
Range	0	0
Melee armour	3	3
Pierce armour	1	3
Speed	1.3	1.3
Line of sight	6	6
Training time	20s	18s

What counters the Ratha (Melee)?

Hard counters deal bonus damage against this unit — they beat the Ratha (Melee) even at a cost disadvantage. Soft counters win the fight through cost-efficiency or mobility, without a dedicated bonus.

Counter	Type	Why it works
Halberdier	hard	Attack bonus vs. cavalry
Camel Rider	hard	Attack bonus vs. cavalry
Heavy Camel Rider	hard	Attack bonus vs. cavalry
Monk	soft	Conversion

What does the Ratha (Melee) counter?

The Ratha (Melee) has no bonus damage against any unit class and is not listed as a dedicated counter to anything. It wins through raw stats, not through a matchup advantage.

Civilizations that improve the Ratha (Melee)

15 civilizations have a bonus or unique technology that affects this unit.