Archers are the second troop type available to the governor of a newly-founded city. They are trained and upgraded in the Archery Range. Several commanders have the ability to specialize their talents to boost the effectiveness of archers, including El Cid, Yi Seong-Gye, Hermann, Kusunoki Masashige, Tomoe Gozen, and Markswoman.
Name | Tier | Civ | Age | ![]() |
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Slinger | 1 | All | ![]() |
60 | 123 | 120 | 90 | 6 | 1 |
Bowman | 2 | All | ![]() |
125 | 128 | 128 | 85 | 8 | 2 |
Composite Bowman | 3 | All | ![]() |
158 | 155 | 163 | 80 | 9 | 3 |
Crossbowman | 4 | Most | ![]() |
192 | 192 | 187 | 75 | 11 | 4 |
Longbowman | 4 | Britain | ![]() |
202 | 192 | 187 | 75 | 11 | 4 |
Chu-Ko-Nu | 4 | China | ![]() |
197 | 197 | 187 | 75 | 11 | 4 |
Hwarang | 4 | Korea | ![]() |
192 | 202 | 187 | 75 | 11 | 4 |
Janissary | 4 | Ottoman | ![]() |
197 | 192 | 192 | 75 | 11 | 4 |
Royal Crossbowman | 5 | Most | ![]() |
220 | 216 | 212 | 70 | 13 | 10 |
Elite Longbowman | 5 | Britain | ![]() |
232 | 216 | 211 | 70 | 13 | 10 |
Elite Chu-Ko-Nu | 5 | China | ![]() |
227 | 222 | 212 | 70 | 13 | 10 |
Elite Hwarang | 5 | Korea | ![]() |
221 | 227 | 212 | 70 | 13 | 10 |
Elite Janissary | 5 | Ottoman | ![]() |
227 | 216 | 216 | 70 | 13 | 10 |
Slinger – Tier 1
“Slingers use simple slingshots to attack the enemy. Their obvious disadvantages include poor accuracy and limited range. ”
Description
The Slinger is the Tier 1 (T1) Archer unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon founding the city.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
All body parts are extremely well coordinated. Increases damage. |
Bowman – Tier 2
“Well-trained soldiers who can cause major problems for enemies with their light shortbows, particularly when defending against sieges. ”
Description
The Bowman is the Tier 2 (T2) Archer unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Bowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Experience on the battlefield makes a talented solider. Increases defense. | |
A true warrior values glory and honor above life. Increases health. |
Composite Bowman – Tier 3
“The composite bow is cheap, powerful, and easy to master. As a result, it has become increasingly popular. ”
Description
The Composite Bowman is the Tier 3 (T3) Archer unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Composite Bowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Only experienced soldiers know how to survive brutal wars. Increases health. | |
Arrows that can penetrate thick armor are a nightmare for enemies. Increases attack. |
Crossbowman – Tier 4
“Even new recruits can easily handle these deadly weapons. That is why they changed the face of war forever. ”
Description
The Crossbowman is the Tier 4 (T4) Archer unit for all civilizations, except Britain (Longbowman), China (Chu-Ko-Nu), and Korea (Hwarang) and also Ottoman (Janissary). It is unlocked upon research of the Crossbowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
One shot, one kill. Increases attack. | |
The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense. |
Longbowman – Tier 4 (Britain)
“A longbow is usually made of fir or elm, with an arch up to two-meters long. Each bow is handmade by a skilled craftsman. ”
Description
The Longbowman is the Tier 4 (T4) Archer unit for the Britain civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Longbowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
One shot, one kill. Increases attack. | |
The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense. |
Chu-Ko-Nu – Tier 4 (China)
“Legend says that Zhuge Liang, an Ancient Chinese strategist, invented this powerful weapon well before its time. ”
Description
The Chu-Ko-Nu is the Tier 4 (T4) Archer unit for the China civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Chu-Ko-Nu technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
One shot, one kill. Increases attack. | |
The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense. |
Hwarang – Tier 4 (Korea)
“Unlike normal warriors, the Hwarang are usually well-educated, which allows them to make correct choices at critical moments. ”
Description
The Hwarang is the Tier 4 (T4) Archer unit for the Korea civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Hwarang technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
One shot, one kill. Increases attack. | |
The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense. |
Janissary – Tier 4 (Ottoman)
“These trusted soldiers are always in high spirits, almost as if weariness cannot find them on the battlefield. ”
Description
The Janissary is the Tier 4 (T4) Archer unit for the Ottoman civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Janissary technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
One shot, one kill. Increases attack. | |
The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense. |
Royal Crossbowman – Tier 5
“Fast, calm, and remorseless, these unparalleled killers never miss. Those who stand in their way will find only death. ”
Description
The Royal Crossbowman is the Tier 5 (T5) Archer unit for all civilizations, except Britain (Elite Longbowman), China (Elite Chu-Ko-Nu), and Korea (Elite Hwarang) and also Ottoman (Elite Janissary). It is unlocked upon research of the Royal Crossbowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. |
Elite Longbowman – Tier 5 (Britain)
“A combination of heavy arrows and precise marksmanship makes elite longbowmen the kings of the battlefield. ”
Description
The Elite Longbowman is the Tier 5 (T5) Archer unit for the Britain civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Longbowman technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. |
Elite Chu-Ko-Nu – Tier 5 (China)
“Elite Chu-Ko-Nu are like the claws of the oriental dragon, seizing every opportunity to exterminate all invaders. ”
Description
The Elite Chu-Ko-Nu is the Tier 5 (T5) Archer unit for the China civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Chu-Ko-Nu technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. |
Elite Hwarang – Tier 5 (Korea)
“Elite Hwarang always fight with the utmost wisdom and courage. They hold to their beliefs and strive tirelessly for victory. ”
Description
The Elite Hwarang is the Tier 5 (T5) Archer unit for the Korea civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Hwarang technology.
Skills[]
Skill | Description |
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Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units. | |
Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. |