# New editor-only units suggestions? **URL:** \ **Category:** II - Modding\ **Created:** [December 4, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233 "2019-12-04T12:04:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/dukecountuu/32/28810_2.png) [@DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DukeCountuu)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/1 "2019-12-04T12:04:51Z")
You will notice that there are a bunch of editor-only units that can’t be recruited in normal games: Iraqios Warrirors, Amazons, Norse warriors, Eastern swordsmen, etc… This is very useful for people who want to create imersive, distinctive an flavorful scenarios, and it would help to have more such units. I have a few suggestions, feel free to comment on them or add your own to this thread: Knight Templar (similar to Palladin) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/1/8/182b923bb1f48b59fabbc30d6da0410bf61a922b.jpeg) Sword and Buckler men (similar to long swordsman) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/d/d/dd220c9396c6d77ccc5f5ee7c59ff590f44194fc.jpeg) Gothic/Reniesance Knight (similar to Steppe Lancer or Keshik) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/a/2/a23391e4da20603acc97a0cb0889f6529138497f.jpeg) Ashigaru spearmen (similar to spear/pikemen) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/d/1/d1427be38ee4ee55277b451d86d920021e61d1cd.jpeg) Ashigaru gunners/archers (similar to hand canoneers and archers) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/f/9/f910200ccf379ce8b7925a52456d2ee6d5abfc0c.jpeg) Landsknecht (similar to two-handed swordsman or champion) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/0/a/0ad6caea3affe4655a261ef9df7813a8857a8953.jpeg) Landsknecht gunners (similar to hand canoneers) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/7/2/72510b24a179d8d579eaa053b28893c2147dd34f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/2 "2019-12-05T19:59:22Z")
Agree that more Asian flavoured units are needed; swordsmen and pikemen and archers. I would like to request the addition of Indic/Southeast Asian themed longbow/bamboo archers and Middle Eastern composite bowmen on foot, so we can have scenarios/campaigns with good aesthetic flavour. Some designs are below. ![1_VifpkIOrgJpf7KHBiZzFzA](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/2/f/2f42550eeaf88c46814a4e5a3b0ff09cd0e65ac0.jpeg) ![00cd72bee71ded2746aa666c1f11b724](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/2/4/242bf3f8db75358812b6cd3128e7bb46feef3e7a.jpeg) ![axd9925](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/6/1/6115c4e26e3f69fa7555da2ff0fee904b796ecfe.jpeg) ![indian_longbowman](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/5/9/59e41d475565e665ce7960084e79a699518e1788.jpeg) ![middle-ages-saracen-umayyad-caliphate-crusades-warrior-indian-warrior](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/2/7/277bd7ecd6a0400052001328c8c828c24408d1a8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/dukecountuu/32/28810_2.png) [@DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DukeCountuu)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/3 "2019-12-06T00:21:35Z")
Good suggestions you have there, gamer Thought of some more: Russian gunner (similar to hand cannoneer) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/c/5/c585bed4429359b5aa1215ea04083bd7f181c206.jpeg) Varangian guard (similar to Berserk) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/3/f/3fda78c7edbe47da49e928db56038a4a50fd87be.jpeg) Reneisance pikeman (similar to spearmen/pikemen) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/f/d/fd482bcba6756244e4a4cb158e4473a4f4395d18.jpeg) Chinese spearman (similar to spearman/pikemen) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/a/d/ad993469378837f8d6b52362f3f43a59b57a76c3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2019, 2:28am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/4 "2019-12-06T02:28:34Z")
Agree with your Chinese/Asian spearman idea. The Arabic and Indian/Southeast Asian archer is vital. Indian bowmen with their large bamboo bows were famous and played important roles in the battles of the subcontinent and beyond. Also we need proper civilisation specific skins for the merchant unit not just a copy of the King. Also the camel caravan unit for both single/double humped camel. It would be simple to create given that both camels are already in game. Also agree with you that we need an axe-wielding armoured foot infantry. Which could double as both housecarls (English) and Varangian guards! ---
**Author:** ![Atsavin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/atsavin/32/113432_2.png) [@Atsavin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Atsavin)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/5 "2019-12-14T22:07:08Z")
I was looking at some of the units in AoE DE and some of the regular archers look like the Indic archers in your example. I wonder if it will look weird putting AoE units in AoE2. ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2019, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/6 "2019-12-14T22:43:16Z")
The AOEDE Slingers would be a good addition. Any screenshots? ---
**Author:** ![DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/dukecountuu/32/28810_2.png) [@DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DukeCountuu)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2019, 11:27pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/7 "2019-12-22T23:27:14Z")
Yet more suggestions: Russian warrior (similar to man-at-arms/long swordsman) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/f/0/f041086794f26d2bb7d12cf093a72422ea047163.jpeg) Hospitaller Knight (similar to champion/two-handed swordsman) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/e/3/e38b288a8e90ee4840e367128baa51425fec33c3.jpeg) Bishop (similar to monk/priest) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/b/1/b19ffae0407f1fe0eb1bfe150474e868a4a9dc34.jpeg) European merchant: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/8/b/8b24e08350e1eb150b86ab560f36333e9a2a4bac.jpeg) Middle eastern merchant: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/a/3/a376c2becd8efd472261dd1e67c482449dbcd386.jpeg) Mesoamerican merchant: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/c/3/c3ac3d1696e1dcd3ce1d488bfea5737ad47851d6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/dukecountuu/32/28810_2.png) [@DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DukeCountuu)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/8 "2019-12-25T19:00:27Z")
Moar: Chinese swordsman (similar to champion/two-handed swordsman) ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/e/9/e99697d4fe3691c5fd939ecbb131789c06cf5ccf.jpeg) Chinese archer: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/3/8/38aaca4732f37a46561ec4ad7b46108135c0f692.jpeg) Steppe chieftan (similar to King) ![kypchaktatarnb3](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/4/5/4557c17aa93d927f9035192a04035c4ba01b99d4.jpeg) Alternate skins for the Queen unit. Asian Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/4/5/45d9b4479b2828c5765f1aed0b4188dc3aa26b97.jpeg) Mesoamerican Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/5/b/5bbd13f6a87a86bb94657c6b34c1527abab6e419.jpeg) Middle Eastern Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/8/8/88dc8610b6baa1921071ce66b41a95b31575f5f1.jpeg) African Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/5/e/5e3a06f7550344832e0fb4cf94f0bd0f74cbeb88.jpeg) Southeast Asian Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/d/6/d6f70be812b30b439ec27b985acb7e4c9bcc233b.jpeg) Central Asian Queen: ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/d/a/daa3db4bcafb4b3b268a7ef55c70d077ea1354e0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/9 "2020-02-04T00:17:50Z")
![Screenshot (126)](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/d/f/df9ad6aa24ecbf8e39d4db80286947f650449674.jpeg) Does anyone know how to add these archers from AOEDE into the AOE2:DE game? Any conversions of graphics required?Resizing? Bumping up this thread especially concerning the alternative skins for some of the units like Queens, and bishops, Chinese swordsmen/pikemen, and the Hospitallers/Templars, etc. ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/10 "2020-02-04T19:04:56Z")
Does anyone know how to get access to the AOE DE slps? They seem to be locked in the Assets folder and cannot be opened. I am using the AOE DE from the Microsoft Store. Any urgent help would be appreciated! ![image](https://cdn.ageofempires.com/aoe-forums/original/3X/7/f/7f6039bd098155055fde4efbcc237a0b55f000ea.png) ---
**Author:** ![Yorok0](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/yorok0/32/29229_2.png) [@Yorok0](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Yorok0)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/11 "2020-02-04T19:12:12Z")
Someone who has Steam version, can probably send you those files. I have heard, that Microsoft Store games prevent access to their files. ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/12 "2020-02-04T19:16:29Z")
It seems so. I’ve tried everything. Is there anyone with AOE:DE on Steam? I just need the Archer line Slps and the Slinger Slp for some modding purposes. ---
**Author:** ![xWHIT3W0LFx](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/xwhit3w0lfx/32/109147_2.png) [@xWHIT3W0LFx](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/xWHIT3W0LFx)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/13 "2020-02-05T11:23:21Z")
I’m actually working on an Age of Empires DE Total Conversion Mod for AOE2:DE. I can provide you the smx files for the archer units later that day or tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Juggernaut8704](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/juggernaut8704/32/203886_2.png) [@Juggernaut8704](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Juggernaut8704)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/14 "2020-02-05T11:48:28Z")
How large is the file if you could upload all unit files(only units not buildings) in a zip? Preferably only units with soft shadows I also want to try to convert them to smx… ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/15 "2020-02-05T15:53:23Z")
Yes please. The three archer graphics sets plus the slinger set as well please sir! I’ll PM you my email. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/peakhornet46539/32/187877_2.png) [@PeakHornet46539](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/PeakHornet46539)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/16 "2021-06-20T13:03:47Z")
Anyone excited on what new units/unit skins will be introduced in the Dawn of the Dukes DLC? I see a new mounted Queen unit (Jadwiga) which could be used for the likes of Eleanor of Aquitaine/Margaret of Anjou/Isabella of Castille etc type stories. Also the new Teutonic Knight mounted unit and Grand Master unit look interesting but no indication if a Hospitaller or Templar knight set will be included to the editor. Also noticed some new forest tree (birch type trees with white trunks) and some other hero units. Any new animals or other eye candy for introduction? We need more editor content for sure. ---
**Author:** ![DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/dukecountuu/32/28810_2.png) [@DukeCountuu](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/DukeCountuu)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/17 "2021-06-20T14:14:27Z")
New DLC does look interesting I hope we get an Asian civs DLC tbh, maybe adding Tibetans and campaigns for China/Japan, it would be nice to have a mounted Samurai that actually looks, well, like a mounted Samurai. New spearman models for numerous cultures would also be pretty nice. ---
**Author:** ![Atsavin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/atsavin/32/113432_2.png) [@Atsavin](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Atsavin)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/18 "2021-06-20T16:35:51Z")
Ready to add more to my fake civs in scenario editor and more decor. ---
**Author:** ![Mahazona](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/mahazona/32/213405_2.png) [@Mahazona](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/Mahazona)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/19 "2021-06-20T16:39:52Z")
I still want to see historically accurate skins for all the heroes not just the use of frankish paladin and cavalier. Other than that mounted xbow hussite flailman european genitor units with war hammers and maces. Regional monks queens nobels and maybe even full villager sets. ---
**Author:** ![CutmanFS](https://forums.ageofempires.com/user_avatar/forums.ageofempires.com/cutmanfs/32/78820_2.png) [@CutmanFS](https://forums.ageofempires.com/u/CutmanFS)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 10:33pm UTC](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233/20 "2021-06-20T22:33:24Z")
A Giraffe! Bison would also be cool. A dog maybe? [Next page](https://forums.ageofempires.com/t/new-editor-only-units-suggestions/64233.md?page=2)