Light Ranged Infantry

Crossbowman

English
High damage ranged unit best against armored targets. + Anti-armor specialist - Low health - Countered by Horsemen

Abilities and influences

Network of Castles

When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +20% increase to attack speed. When in 12.5 tiles range of

Outpost,
Stone Wall Tower,
Town Center,
Capital Town Center,
The White Tower,
King's Palace,
Keep or
Berkshire Palace.

Network of Citadels

When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +30% increase to attack speed.

Abbey Healing

Heals nearby out of combat units by 6 every 1 seconds. When in 7.5 tiles range of

Abbey of Kings.

Produced at

Archery Range
Keep
Council Hall
The White Tower
Berkshire Palace

Patch History

Patch 12.2.3327

Bonus damage increased from 9 to 10.

Elite bonus damage increased from 11 to 12.

Base damage decreased from 12 to 11.

Elite damage decreased from 15 to 14.

Costs
80
40
0:23
8095 Hitpoints
1120 12 Ranged Attack
03 Melee Armor
03 Ranged Armor
Damage5.18DPS 9.41 5.65
Move Speed1.125T/S
Attack Speed2.125S
Range5TILES
Line of Sight8.889TILES

Technology Upgrades

Steeled Arrow

Age II

Ranged Damage Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged damage of all arrows and bolts by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Platecutter Point

Age IV

Ranged Damage Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged damage of all arrows and bolts by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Incendiary Arrows

Age IV

Ranged Technology

Flammable munitions grant non-gunpowder ranged units a siege arrow or bolt when attacking buildings and increase their damage by +20%.

Costs
500
1000
1:30

Balanced Projectiles

Age III

Ranged Damage Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged damage of all arrows and bolts by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Angled Surfaces

Age IV

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Fitted Leatherwork

Age II

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Insulated Helm

Age III

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Iron Undermesh

Age II

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Master Smiths

Age IV

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Military Academy

Age III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Wedge Rivets

Age III

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Siege Engineering

Age II

Siege Unit Unlock

Melee and ranged infantry can construct Siege Towers and Battering Rams in the field.

Costs
50
125
0:30

Network of Citadels

Age III

Defensive Technology

Increase the Network of Castles attack speed bonus from +20% to +30%.

Costs
350
150
0:45
Unique to English

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