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Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

Handcannoneer

Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry. + High damage - High cost - Slow movement speed - Countered by Horsemen

Produced at

Archery Range
Keep
Berkshire Palace
The White Tower
Council Hall

Available for 11 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 English French House of Lancaster Holy Roman Empire Jeanne d'Arc Mongols

Patch History

Season Two Update

Total cost reduced from 1000 to 500 resources

Hit points decreased from 150 to 130

Now only affects Handcannoneers instead of all gunpowder units.

Weapon range bonus changed from +20% to +1.5 tiles

Costs
120
120
0:35
100130 Hitpoints
0 Siege Attack
2648 Ranged Attack
03 Melee Armor
03 Ranged Armor
Damage12.24DPS 22.59
Move Speed1.125T/S
Attack Speed2.125S
Range4TILES
Line of Sight7.111TILES

Technology Upgrades

Pyrotechnics

Age IV

Gunpowder Technology

Increase the range of Handcannons by +1.5.

Costs
150
350
1:00
Unique

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

Chemistry

Age IV

Gunpowder Technology

Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.

Costs
200
650
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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