
Archers
Archers are used to "soften up" the enemy before the charge.Most eastern barbarians were raised as hunters, so became expert at stealthy manoeuvres and laying ambush. On the battlefield, their archers lined up behind other infantry - afforded some protection by the shields of the warriors in front of them. Massed in large numbers, archers could inflict heavy casualties, and the composite bows they carried afford them greater range, accuracy and power than many of their western counterparts. Constructed from a combination of wood, sinew and animal horn, the composite bow was far more effective than the traditional wooden or ‘self’ bow. As its core offered greater flexibility, allowing the archer to draw its string back further and achieve a great range and power, the composite bow could find a target up to 35 metres away and pierce chainmail armour. Requiring great strength and stamina, it demanded respect, care and attention to use well. As military campaigns were often fought during the summer and autumn months, archers could rest their weapons during the winter - reconditioning the bodies before restringing and tensioning for future use.
Unit Name Archers |
Main Unit Key cha_slav_archers |
Land Unit Key cha_slav_archers |
Naval Unit Key cha_longship_transport |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Missile Infantry |
Class Missile Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 200 |
Recruitment Cost 200 |
Upkeep Cost 60 |
Missile Damage 38 |
├ Missile Weapon att_bow |
├ Projectile att_arrow_bow_normal |
├ Missile Damage 32 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 6 |
└ Base Reload Time 20 |
Accuracy 25 |
Range 150 |
Reload 25 |
Rate of Fire 4 |
Ammunition 14 |
Melee Attack 7 |
Melee Damage 9 |
├ Melee Weapon cha_dagger |
├ Melee Base Damage 7 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 2 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 0 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 2 |
Melee Defence 2 |
├ Base Defence 2 |
├ Shield cha_none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
Armour 6 |
├ Armour cha_cloth |
├ Armour Defence 6 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
Health 100 |
├ Man Entity cha_infantry_very_light |
├ Man Health 100 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Morale 26 |
Abilities
No Ability
Attributes
- Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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Age of Charlemagne |