Worked out · AoE3: DE 100.19.18309
Most damage for the cost
No. 1: Uhlan (dps per 100 15.6), then Veteran Halberdier (15.6) and Carolean (13.3). Regular units ranked by damage per second per 100 resources, before multipliers and resists.
| # | Name | DPS per 100 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Uhlan | 15.6 | 23.3 damage per second for 150 |
| 2 |  Veteran Halberdier | 15.6 | 18.7 damage per second for 120 |
| 3 |  Carolean | 13.3 | 13.3 damage per second for 100 |
| 4 |  Maigadi | 12.6 | 24 damage per second for 190 |
| 5 |  Poruchik | 12.2 | 14.7 damage per second for 120 |
| 6 |  Maceman | 12 | 24 damage per second for 200 |
| 7 |  Sentinel | 12 | 12 damage per second for 100 |
| 8 |  Steppe Rider | 11.8 | 10 damage per second for 85 |
| 9 |  Axe Rider | 11.7 | 23.3 damage per second for 200 |
| 10 |  Cossack | 11.6 | 17.3 damage per second for 150 |
| 11 |  Desperado | 11.1 | 10 damage per second for 90 |
| 12 |  Pistolero | 11.1 | 10 damage per second for 90 |
| 13 |  Meteor Hammer | 10.7 | 19.3 damage per second for 180 |
| 14 |  Longbowman | 10.7 | 10.7 damage per second for 100 |
| 15 |  Changdao Swordsman | 10.5 | 10 damage per second for 95 |
| 16 |  Retainer | 10.5 | 14.7 damage per second for 140 |
| 17 |  Deli | 10.4 | 20.8 damage per second for 200 |
| 18 |  Kanya Horseman | 10.3 | 18 damage per second for 175 |
| 19 |  Raider | 10.1 | 14.7 damage per second for 145 |
| 20 |  Cetan Bowman | 10 | 10 damage per second for 100 |
| 21 |  Hussar | 10 | 20 damage per second for 200 |
| 22 |  Oromo Warrior | 10 | 24 damage per second for 240 |
| 23 |  Humbaraci | 9.8 | 18.7 damage per second for 190 |
| 24 |  Samurai | 9.8 | 18.7 damage per second for 190 |
| 25 |  Tomahawk | 9.8 | 9.3 damage per second for 95 |
| 26 |  Soldado | 9.8 | 16.7 damage per second for 170 |
| 27 |  Desert Raider | 9.6 | 17.3 damage per second for 180 |
| 28 |  Levied Gunner | 9.6 | 8.7 damage per second for 90 |
| 29 |  Insurgente | 9.5 | 6.7 damage per second for 70 |
| 30 |  Sepoy | 9.4 | 11.3 damage per second for 120 |
| 31 |  Naginata Rider | 9.3 | 18.7 damage per second for 200 |
| 32 |  Bandido | 9.1 | 10 damage per second for 110 |
| 33 |  Renegado | 9.1 | 10 damage per second for 110 |
| 34 |  Desert Warrior | 8.9 | 9.3 damage per second for 105 |
| 35 |  Grenadier | 8.9 | 16 damage per second for 180 |
| 36 |  Puma Spearman | 8.9 | 8 damage per second for 90 |
| 37 |  Regular | 8.9 | 9.3 damage per second for 105 |
| 38 |  Veteran Oprichnik | 8.9 | 13.3 damage per second for 150 |
| 39 |  Jaguar Prowl Knight | 8.9 | 10.7 damage per second for 120 |
| 40 |  Janissary | 8.7 | 10 damage per second for 115 |
| 41 |  Musketeer | 8.7 | 8.7 damage per second for 100 |
| 42 |  Rekrut | 8.7 | 8.7 damage per second for 100 |
| 43 |  Chinaco | 8.3 | 16.7 damage per second for 200 |
| 44 |  Sowar | 8.3 | 13.3 damage per second for 160 |
| 45 |  Bolas Warrior | 8.3 | 10 damage per second for 120 |
| 46 |  Strelet | 8.3 | 5 damage per second for 60 |
| 47 |  Club Warrior | 8.1 | 7.3 damage per second for 90 |
| 48 |  Aenna | 8 | 8 damage per second for 100 |
| 49 |  Gascenya | 8 | 8 damage per second for 100 |
| 50 |  Qiang Pikeman | 7.8 | 4.7 damage per second for 60 |
| 51 |  Rajput | 7.7 | 9.6 damage per second for 125 |
| 52 |  Desert Archer | 7.6 | 8 damage per second for 105 |
| 53 |  Levied Bowman | 7.6 | 5.3 damage per second for 70 |
| 54 |  Lifidi Knight | 7.6 | 16.7 damage per second for 220 |
| 55 |  Rodelero | 7.3 | 7.3 damage per second for 100 |
| 56 |  Abus Gunner | 7.3 | 11.3 damage per second for 155 |
| 57 |  Plumed Spearman | 7.2 | 8.7 damage per second for 120 |
| 58 |  Levied Spearman | 7.2 | 4.7 damage per second for 65 |
| 59 |  Winged Hussar | 7.1 | 20 damage per second for 280 |
| 60 |  Otontin Slinger | 7.1 | 5.3 damage per second for 75 |
| 61 |  Hakkapelit | 7 | 13.3 damage per second for 190 |
| 62 |  Bow Rider | 6.9 | 12 damage per second for 175 |
| 63 |  Ashigaru Musketeer | 6.7 | 8 damage per second for 120 |
| 64 |  Azap | 6.7 | 6.7 damage per second for 100 |
| 65 |  Crossbowman | 6.7 | 5.3 damage per second for 80 |
| 66 |  Doppelsoldner | 6.7 | 13.3 damage per second for 200 |
| 67 |  Hospitaller | 6.7 | 13.3 damage per second for 200 |
| 68 |  Pikeman | 6.7 | 5.3 damage per second for 80 |
| 69 |  Veteran Lancer | 6.7 | 13.3 damage per second for 200 |
| 70 |  Minuteman | 6.4 | 8.7 damage per second for 135 |
| 71 |  Fire Thrower | 6.4 | 8 damage per second for 125 |
| 72 |  Jungle Bowman | 6.3 | 6.7 damage per second for 105 |
| 73 |  Pavisier | 6.3 | 5.3 damage per second for 85 |
| 74 |  Piechur | 6.1 | 6.7 damage per second for 110 |
| 75 |  Yumi Archer | 6 | 6.3 damage per second for 105 |
| 76 |  Javelin Rider | 5.8 | 6.7 damage per second for 115 |
| 77 |  Fulani Archer | 5.7 | 6 damage per second for 105 |
| 78 |  Comanchero | 5.6 | 7.3 damage per second for 130 |
| 79 |  Cuatrero | 5.6 | 7.3 damage per second for 130 |
| 80 |  Cuirassier | 5.6 | 16.7 damage per second for 300 |
| 81 |  Arrow Knight | 5.4 | 7.3 damage per second for 135 |
| 82 |  Cavalry Archer | 5.4 | 8.7 damage per second for 160 |
| 83 |  Wakina Rifleman | 5.3 | 5.3 damage per second for 100 |
| 84 |  Iron Flail | 5.3 | 12.7 damage per second for 240 |
| 85 |  Veteran Cassador | 5.2 | 6 damage per second for 115 |
| 86 |  Horse Artillery | 5.2 | 31.3 damage per second for 600 |
| 87 |  State Militia | 5.2 | 4.7 damage per second for 90 |
| 88 |  Arquebusier | 5.1 | 4.3 damage per second for 85 |
| 89 |  Carbine Cavalry | 5 | 8 damage per second for 160 |
| 90 |  Falconet | 5 | 25 damage per second for 500 |
| 91 |  Salteador | 4.7 | 5.7 damage per second for 120 |
| 92 |  Chu Ko Nu | 4.7 | 4 damage per second for 85 |
| 93 |  Tashunke Prowler | 4.7 | 9.3 damage per second for 200 |
| 94 |  Veteran War Wagon | 4.7 | 14 damage per second for 300 |
| 95 |  Keshik | 4.6 | 5.3 damage per second for 115 |
| 96 |  Sharpshooter | 4.6 | 5.3 damage per second for 115 |
| 97 |  Ruyter | 4.4 | 4.7 damage per second for 105 |
| 98 |  Gurkha | 4.4 | 5.3 damage per second for 120 |
| 99 |  Huaraca | 4.4 | 5.3 damage per second for 120 |
| 100 |  Forest Prowler | 4.4 | 5.1 damage per second for 115 |
| 101 |  Skirmisher | 4.3 | 5 damage per second for 115 |
| 102 |  Musket Rider | 4.3 | 6.7 damage per second for 155 |
| 103 |  Bersagliere | 4.3 | 5.3 damage per second for 125 |
| 104 |  Elite Mantlet | 4.2 | 6.7 damage per second for 160 |
| 105 |  Zamburak | 4.2 | 5 damage per second for 120 |
| 106 |  Rifle Rider | 4.1 | 8.7 damage per second for 210 |
| 107 |  Neftenya | 4.1 | 5.3 damage per second for 130 |
| 108 |  Dragoon | 4.1 | 7.3 damage per second for 180 |
| 109 |  Howdah | 3.7 | 22 damage per second for 600 |
| 110 |  Leather Cannon | 3.3 | 13.3 damage per second for 400 |
| 111 |  Missionary | 3.3 | 3.3 damage per second for 100 |
| 112 |  Flaming Arrow | 3.1 | 12.5 damage per second for 400 |
| 113 |  Light Cannon | 2.9 | 11.7 damage per second for 400 |
| 114 |  Mahout Lancer | 2.9 | 18.7 damage per second for 650 |
| 115 |  Yabusame Archer | 2.9 | 6 damage per second for 210 |
| 116 |  Flail Elephant | 2.7 | 6.7 damage per second for 250 |
| 117 |  Gatling Gun | 2.1 | 7.5 damage per second for 350 |
| 118 |  Organ Gun | 2.1 | 8.3 damage per second for 400 |
| 119 |  Culverin | 1.3 | 6.7 damage per second for 500 |
| 120 |  Siege Elephant | 1 | 6.7 damage per second for 650 |
| 121 |  Hand Mortar | 0.9 | 1.3 damage per second for 140 |
How this is worked out
The better of its ranged and melee damage ÷ seconds between attacks, ÷ cost × 100, before multipliers and resists.
Assumptions: Base stats: no upgrades, cards or civilization bonuses.