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Light Ranged Infantry

Archer

Cheap ranged infantry with good damage vs. unarmored targets. + High rate of fire - Weak against armored targets - Countered by Horsemen

Produced at

Archery Range
Military School

Available for 13 civilizations

This unit is available for the below civilizations. Click on a civilization to see more detailed information, including specific bonuses and upgrades.

Abbasid Dynasty Ayyubids Byzantines Chinese Delhi Sultanate French Holy Roman Empire Jeanne d'Arc Knights Templar Malians Mongols Ottomans Rus
Costs
30
50
0:15
7095 Hitpoints
58 8 Ranged Attack
03 Melee Armor
03 Ranged Armor
Damage3.08DPS 4.92 4.92
Move Speed1.25T/S
Attack Speed1.625S
Range5TILES
Line of Sight8TILES

Technology Upgrades

Precision Training

Age IV

Ranged Technology

Increase ranged damage of Donso by +6, Archers by +2, and Javelin Throwers by +3.

Costs
150
350
1:00
Unique

Poisoned Arrows

Age III

Archer Technology

Archer arrows deal an additional 3 damage over 6 seconds.

Costs
175
500
1:30
Unique

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

Composite Bows

Age III

Archer Technology

Increase the attack speed of Archers by +33%.

Costs
150
350
1:00
Unique

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

Inspired Warriors

Age III

Religious Technology

Prelates increase their move speed by 10% and can inspire military units, improving their armor by +1, and damage by +15%.

Costs
100
250
1:00

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