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Elite Skirmisher

Elite Skirmisher

Archer

Anti-archer Skirmisher that cannot attack at close range.

Strong vs. Ranged Soldiers and Spearman-line

Weak vs. units at close range

Upgrades

  • Blacksmithattack, range, armor
  • Universityattack, accuracy
  • Archery Rangeaccuracy, to Imperial Skirmisher
  • Castlecreation speed
  • Monasterymore resistant to Monks

Stats

Hit points
35
Attack
3
Melee armor
0
Pierce armor
4
Range
5
Speed
0.96
Line of sight
7
Reload time
3s
Accuracy
90%
Train time
22s
Cost
25 food, 35 wood

Attack bonuses

  • vs Cavalry Archer+2
  • vs Spearman+4
  • vs Archer+4
  • vs Mameluke+2

Armor classes

ArcherAnti-LeitisSkirmisher

Other units deal bonus damage to a unit through these classes — the basis of the counter system.

Counters

Derived from in-game bonus damage — each number is the bonus dealt through the named armor class. Pick your civilization to see only the units you can train.

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