Archer

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​​​.

Archer Comparison ()

Name	Tier	Civ	Age
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

Slinger
Age	Stone Age
Attack	60
Defense	123
Health	120
March Speed	90
Load	6
Power	1
Skills
Ranged Attack
Dexterity

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Dexterity	All body parts are extremely well coordinated. Increases damage.
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Bowman – Tier 2

Bowman
Age	Bronze Age
Attack	125
Defense	128
Health	128
March Speed	85
Load	8
Power	2
Skills
Ranged Attack
Agility
Elite Troops

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Agility	Experience on the battlefield makes a talented solider. Increases defense.
Elite Troops	A true warrior values glory and honor above life. Increases health.
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Composite Bowman – Tier 3

Composite Bowman
Age	Dark Age
Attack	158
Defense	155
Health	153
March Speed	80
Load	9
Power	3
Skills
Ranged Attack
Veteran
Keen Arrows

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Veteran	Only experienced soldiers know how to survive brutal wars. Increases health.
Keen Arrows	Arrows that can penetrate thick armor are a nightmare for enemies. Increases attack.
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Crossbowman – Tier 4

Crossbowman
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	192
Defense	192
Health	187
March Speed	75
Load	11
Power	4
Skills
Ranged Attack
Accuracy
Alertness

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Accuracy	One shot, one kill. Increases attack.
Alertness	The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense.
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Longbowman – Tier 4 (Britain)

Longbowman
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	202
Defense	192
Health	187
March Speed	75
Load	11
Power	4
Skills
Ranged Attack
Accuracy
Alertness

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Accuracy	One shot, one kill. Increases attack.
Alertness	The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense.
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Chu-Ko-Nu – Tier 4 (China)

Chu-Ko-Nu
Age	Dark Age
Attack	197
Defense	197
Health	187
March Speed	75
Load	11
Power	4
Skills
Ranged Attack
Accuracy
Alertness

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Accuracy	One shot, one kill. Increases attack.
Alertness	The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense.
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Hwarang – Tier 4 (Korea)

Hwarang
Age	Dark Age
Attack	192
Defense	202
Health	187
March Speed	75
Load	11
Power	4
Skills
Ranged Attack
Accuracy
Alertness

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Accuracy	One shot, one kill. Increases attack.
Alertness	The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense.
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Janissary – Tier 4 (Ottoman)

Janissary
Age	Dark Age
Attack	197
Defense	192
Health	192
March Speed	75
Load	11
Power	4
Skills
Ranged Attack
Accuracy
Alertness

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Accuracy	One shot, one kill. Increases attack.
Alertness	The ability to sense impending danger is essential. Increases defense.
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Royal Crossbowman – Tier 5

Royal Crossbowman
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	220
Defense	216
Health	212
March Speed	70
Load	13
Power	10
Skills
Ranged Attack
Strong Bow
Giant Shield

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Strong Bow	Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack.
Giant Shield	The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
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Elite Longbowman – Tier 5 (Britain)

Elite Longbowman
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	232
Defense	216
Health	211
March Speed	70
Load	13
Power	10
Skills
Ranged Attack
Strong Bow
Giant Shield

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Strong Bow	Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack.
Giant Shield	The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
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Elite Chu-Ko-Nu – Tier 5 (China)

Elite Chu-Ko-Nu
Attack	227
Defense	222
Health	212
March Speed	70
Load	13
Power	10
Skills
Ranged Attack
Strong Bow
Giant Shield

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Strong Bow	Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack.
Giant Shield	The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
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Elite Hwarang – Tier 5 (Korea)

Elite Hwarang
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	221
Defense	227
Health	212
March Speed	70
Load	13
Power	10
Skills
Ranged Attack
Strong Bow
Giant Shield

“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
Ranged Attack	Archer unit. Counters infantry units, but is countered by cavalry units.
Strong Bow	Excellent arrows crafted by top artisans. These are on a whole new level in terms of destructive power. Increases attack.
Giant Shield	The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
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