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skirmisher

Skirmisher

anti-archer ranged

Anti-archer Skirmisher that cannot attack at close range. Strong vs. Ranged Soldiers and Spearman-line. Weak vs. units at close range.

Upgrade Chain

Stats

HP30
Attack2
Range4
Armor0/3
Train time26s
AgeFeudal
Trained atArchery Range
Bonus damage+3 Spearmen, +3 All Archers, +2 Mamelukes
Cost 25f 35w

Upgrades

attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, to Elite Skirmisher (Archery Range); creation speed (Castle); more resistant to Monks (Monastery).

Counters

Strong vs
Weak vs

Trash counter to archers thanks to high pierce armour; useless vs melee.