Prince of Chu Ranged Infantry

Crossbowmen

It takes years of training and immense upper strength to be able to draw back the bowstring to the nocking point. Firing a crossbow needs the user to be taught only how to load a bolt and point it.

Unlike notching an arrow, however, a crossbow bolt can be loaded easily and held until the user is ready to fire.

Despite its ease of use, the draw-weight increases the bolt's speed and power when released, meaning that less-skilled troops can be armed but still prove deadly on the battlefield.

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.

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 against armour
  This unit's missiles are heavily tipped to drill through the strongest armour, but will still be deflected by shields.
• Poor in melee
  This unit is poor when fighting hand-to-hand. Try to keep it away from enemy formations.