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The ground floor for missile troops archers are bog standard foot archers with decent skill and very poor melee ability. they have no armor or shields so an archery duel will likely result in lot of casualties. They work very well for wiping out lightly armored enemies shooting at light cavalry and distracting and annoying the enemy with their arrows. They are much more useful than peltasts due to their superior range and they are still very inexpensive to recruit. Having a few unit of these guys along is a must. | The ground floor for missile troops archers are bog standard foot archers with decent skill and very poor melee ability. they have no armor or shields so an archery duel will likely result in lot of casualties. They work very well for wiping out lightly armored enemies shooting at light cavalry and distracting and annoying the enemy with their arrows. They are much more useful than peltasts due to their superior range and they are still very inexpensive to recruit. Having a few unit of these guys along is a must. | ||
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<li>[[Image:Parthia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Parthia (RTW Faction) |Parthia]]</li> | <li>[[Image:Parthia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Parthia (RTW Faction) |Parthia]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Image:Pontus Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Pontus (RTW Faction) |Pontus]]</li> | <li>[[Image:Pontus Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Pontus (RTW Faction) |Pontus]]</li> | ||
<li>[[Image:Armenia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Armenia (RTW Faction) |Armenia]]</li> | <li>[[Image:Armenia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25 px]] [[Armenia (RTW Faction) |Armenia]]</li> | ||
| − | <li>[[Image:Greek Cities Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25px]][[Greek Cities (RTW Faction) |Greek Cities | + | <li>[[Image:Greek Cities Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png |25px]][[Greek Cities (RTW Faction) |Greek Cities]]</li> |
| − | <li>[[Image:Numidia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png|25px]][[Numidia (RTW Faction | + | <li>[[Image:Numidia Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png|25px]][[Numidia (RTW Faction) |Numidia]]</li> |
| + | <li>[[Image:Seleucid Faction Symbol-Vanilla.png|25px]][[Seleucid Empire (RTW Faction)|Seleucid Empire]]</li> | ||
Revision as of 14:12, 22 June 2014
| Archers (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | Archer |
| Unit Size | 160 |
| Weaponry | Bow, Knife |
| Morale | 4 |
| Melee Attack | 3 |
| Ranged Attack | 7 |
| Defence | 2 |
| Charge Bonus | 1 |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | 120 |
| Ammunition | 30 |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 190 |
| Upkeep Cost | 170 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Archery Range |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | Can hide in woods |
Archers are rightly feared for the casualties they can inflict, but they are vulnerable in hand-to-hand combat.
Overview
Archers are rightly feared for the casualties they can inflict, but they are vulnerable in hand-to-hand combat. They are drawn from the peasant classes of all societies, as these are the people who need to be skilled hunters in order to survive. Learning to use a bow well is something that takes a lifetime and constant practice, and putting food on the table provides good practice. They are best used to weaken enemy formations, or placed in a spot where they can retreat and find protection from other troops.
Details
The ground floor for missile troops archers are bog standard foot archers with decent skill and very poor melee ability. they have no armor or shields so an archery duel will likely result in lot of casualties. They work very well for wiping out lightly armored enemies shooting at light cavalry and distracting and annoying the enemy with their arrows. They are much more useful than peltasts due to their superior range and they are still very inexpensive to recruit. Having a few unit of these guys along is a must.
Factions
Parthia
Pontus
Armenia
Greek Cities
Numidia
Seleucid Empire