Taunts, in the realm of Age of Empires 2 (AoE2), are short, pre-recorded audio clips or text messages designed to communicate with players. They’re not just decorative or for laughs, though many are humorous in nature.
Instead, taunts can serve a functional role. They allow quick communication, especially in multiplayer matches where typing a message might take precious seconds. Whether you’re signaling an ally for resources, warning about an incoming enemy raid, or merely jesting with an opponent, taunts are there to facilitate that interaction.
While some players use taunts for their humor or to jest, there’s a strategic depth to them. For instance, using a specific taunt can be a shorthand to request resources from an ally or to signal a coordinated attack. Given the real-time nature of AoE2, wasting time on typing long messages isn’t always feasible. Taunts fill this gap, allowing for strategic communication in split seconds.
How to Use Taunts in Game
Activating a taunt is a relatively straightforward process in AoE2. For the majority, you simply need to press the ‘Enter’ key, type the number associated with the desired taunt, and press ‘Enter’ again. The game will play the audio clip or display the text message linked with that particular taunt number. It’s a swift means to communicate, especially in the heat of battle.
Age of Empires 2 (AoE2) Taunt Lists
While there’s a comprehensive list of taunts available in AoE2, some are more commonly used than others. Remember, each number corresponds to a specific message or voice clip, so familiarizing oneself with the most crucial ones can be beneficial
Age of Empires 2 (AoE2) Taunt Lists
Number For Taunt | Voice Line |
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1 | Yes. |
2 | No. |
3 | Food please. |
4 | Wood please. |
5 | Gold please. |
6 | Stone please. |
7 | Ahh! |
8 | All hail, king of the losers! |
9 | Ooh! |
10 | I’ll beat you back to Age of Empires. |
11 | (Herb laugh) |
12 | Ah! being rushed. |
13 | Sure, blame it on your ISP. |
14 | Start the game already! |
15 | Don’t point that thing at me! |
16 | Enemy sighted! |
17 | It is good to be the king. |
18 | Monk! I need a monk! |
19 | Long time, no siege. |
20 | My granny could scrap better than that. |
21 | Nice town, I’ll take it. |
22 | Quit touching me! |
23 | Raiding party! |
24 | Dadgum. |
25 | Eh, smite me. |
26 | The wonder, the wonder, the… no! |
27 | You played two hours to die like this? |
28 | Yeah, well, you should see the other guy. |
29 | Roggan. |
30 | Wololo. |
31 | Attack an enemy now. |
32 | Cease creating extra villagers. |
33 | Create extra villagers. |
34 | Build a navy. |
35 | Stop building a navy. |
36 | Wait for my signal to attack. |
37 | Build a wonder. |
38 | Give me your extra resources. |
39 | (Ally sound) |
40 | (Neutral sound) |
41 | (Enemy sound) |
42 | What age are you in? |
43 | What is your strategy? |
44 | How many resources do you have? |
45 | Retreat now! |
46 | Flare the location of your army. |
47 | Attack in direction of the flared location. |
48 | I’m being attacked, please help! |
49 | Build a forward base at the flared location. |
50 | Build a fortification at the flared location. |
51 | Keep your army close to mine and fight with me. |
52 | Build a market at the flared location. |
53 | Rebuild your base at the flared location. |
54 | Build a wall between the two flared locations. |
55 | Build a wall around your town. |
56 | Train units which counter the enemy’s army. |
57 | Stop training counter units. |
58 | Prepare to send me all your resources so I can vanquish our foes! |
59 | Stop sending me extra resources. |
60 | Prepare to train a large army, I will send you as many resources as I can |
61 | Attack player 1! (Blue) |
62 | Attack player 2! (Red) |
63 | Attack player 3! (Green) |
64 | Attack player 4! (Yellow) |
65 | Attack player 5! (Cyan) |
66 | Attack player 6! (Purple) |
67 | Attack player 7! (Gray) |
68 | Attack player 8! (Orange) |
69 | Delete the object on the flared location. |
70 | Delete your excess villagers. |
71 | Delete excess warships. |
72 | Focus on training infantry units. |
73 | Focus on training cavalry units. |
74 | Focus on training ranged units. |
75 | Focus on training warships. |
76 | Attack the enemy with Militia. |
77 | Attack the enemy with Archers. |
78 | Attack the enemy with Skirmishers. |
79 | Attack the enemy with a mix of Archers and Skirmishers. |
80 | Attack the enemy with Scout Cavalry. |
81 | Attack the enemy with Men-at-Arms. |
82 | Attack the enemy with Eagle Scouts. |
83 | Attack the enemy with Towers. |
84 | Attack the enemy with Crossbowmen. |
85 | Attack the enemy with Cavalry Archers. |
86 | Attack the enemy with Unique Units. |
87 | Attack the enemy with Knights. |
88 | Attack the enemy with Battle Elephants. |
89 | Attack the enemy with Scorpions. |
90 | Attack the enemy with Monks. |
91 | Attack the enemy with Monks and Mangonels. |
92 | Attack the enemy with Eagle Warriors. |
93 | Attack the enemy with Halberdiers and Rams. |
94 | Attack the enemy with Elite Eagle Warriors. |
95 | Attack the enemy with Arbalests. |
96 | Attack the enemy with Champions. |
97 | Attack the enemy with Galleys. |
98 | Attack the enemy with Fire Galleys. |
99 | Attack the enemy with Demolition Rafts. |
100 | Attack the enemy with War Galleys. |
101 | Attack the enemy with Fire Ships. |
102 | Attack the enemy with Unique Warships. |
103 | Use an Onager to cut down trees at the flared location. |
104 | Don’t resign! |
105 | You can resign again. |
History of Taunts in Age of Empires:
Age of Empires games, with their deep-rooted history, have always encouraged interaction among its player base. Taunts became an integral part of this tradition. From their modest origins in the first Age of Empires game, they’ve evolved in AoE2. The newer editions not only expanded the list of taunts but also refined their clarity and utility.