Avars (Age of Charlemagne) Missile Infantry

Avar Foot Archers

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 Avar Foot Archers

Main Unit Key cha_avar_foot_archers

Land Unit Key cha_avar_foot_archers

Naval Unit Key cha_longship_transport

Soldiers 160

Category Missile Infantry

Class Missile Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 275

Recruitment Cost 275

Upkeep Cost 60

Missile Damage 44

├ Missile Weapon cha_reflex

├ Projectile cha_arrow_reflex_normal

├ Missile Damage 32

├ Missile Ap Damage 12

└ Base Reload Time 17

Accuracy 25

Range 135

Reload 50

Rate of Fire 7

Ammunition 17

Melee Attack 26

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 7

Melee Defence 7

├ Base Defence 7

├ Shield cha_none

└ Shield Defence 0

Armour 10

├ Armour cha_cloth_helmet

├ Armour Defence 10

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 100

├ Man Entity cha_infantry_very_light

├ Man Health 100

└ Bonus Hit Points 0

Morale 35

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

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 120 Upgrade From

Garrison Buildings
x 1	Small City (cha_bld_city_1) Level 1 Guardhouse (cha_bld_garrison_1) Level 0 Garrison Encampment (cha_bld_garrison_2) Level 1 Long Hall (cha_bld_long_hall_1) Level 1 Manor (cha_bld_manor_1) Level 1 Market Village (cha_bld_market_town_1) Level 1
x 2	City (cha_bld_city_2) Level 2 Trade City (cha_bld_city_3) Level 3 Garrison Quarters (cha_bld_garrison_3) Level 2 Noble's Hall (cha_bld_long_hall_2) Level 2 King's Hall (cha_bld_long_hall_3) Level 3 Manorial Court (cha_bld_manor_2) Level 2 Grand Manor (cha_bld_manor_3) Level 3 Market Town (cha_bld_market_town_2) Level 2 Great Market Town (cha_bld_market_town_3) Level 3

Faction Availability
Age of Charlemagne	Avars (Age of Charlemagne) Avar Rebels (Age of Charlemagne) Nomad Separatists (Age of Charlemagne) Avar Separatists (Age of Charlemagne)