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Slinger

Slinger

Archer

Anti-infantry Skirmisher that cannot attack at close range.

Strong vs. Infantry, Monks and Siege Weapons

Weak vs. Ranged Soldiers and Cavalry

Upgrades

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

Stats

Hit points
35
Attack
4
Melee armor
0
Pierce armor
0
Range
5
Speed
0.96
Line of sight
7
Reload time
2s
Accuracy
90%
Train time
25s
Cost
50 food, 25 wood

Attack bonuses

  • vs Infantry+4
  • vs Spearman+1
  • vs Monk+4
  • vs Siege Weapon+3

Armor classes

ArcherAnti-LeitisSkirmisher

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

Other Archer units

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