Shu-Han Ranged Infantry

Yi Marksmen

Yi Marksmen have proven their skill with the bow in both competitions and battle. They are armed with long siyah horn bows, which have extended siyahs to increase velocity and power of the arrows fired.

Missile units are always a threat and tend to be eliminated quickly, so the marksmen are outfitted with leather armour and equipped with long zhibeidao swords to fend off enemy infantry attacks.

Unit Abilities

• Smoke Screen
  Thick plumes of smoke obscure line of sight, making units seem temporarily invisible.
• Miasma
  The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.

Attributes

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• FIRE WHILST MOVING
  Can fire while mounted and moving.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: rear line
  These troops are best placed at the rear of an army, where they can cause damage from a position of relative safety.
• Good in melee
  While the bow is this unit's primary weapon, it can also hold its own in melee.
• Weak against cavalry
  This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.