Archery Range
Military - FeudalPrerequisites
Description
"Military building that trains archer units. Available from the Feudal Age, it produces ranged units that excel at harassment and support."
Strategic Analysis
Strategic Role
The Archery Range is your gateway to ranged military power. Archers provide unmatched harassment potential and are the backbone of many powerful strategies.
Key Tactics
Archer Rush (Flush)
Build an Archery Range immediately upon reaching Feudal Age. Produce Archers continuously while adding a second Range. 6-8 Archers can devastate an unprotected economy.
Skirmisher Defense
If your opponent is massing archers, produce Skirmishers as a cost-effective counter. They deal bonus damage to archers and only cost food and wood.
Crossbow Power Spike
Upon reaching Castle Age, immediately research Crossbowman. The upgrade provides a massive power spike that can win games if timed correctly.
Cavalry Archer Mobility
In Castle Age, Cavalry Archers offer superior mobility. They require heavy investment but are extremely powerful in hit-and-run tactics.
Warning
Archers without Ballistics in Castle Age will miss moving targets consistently. Research it as soon as you can afford it.
Stats Analysis
The Archery Range is a sturdy military building with high pierce armor, making it resistant to its own units. It serves as an excellent forward base for archer aggression.
Hit Points
1500 HP
More durable than the Barracks with 1500 HP. Can withstand significant damage while you reinforce your army.
Pierce Armor
8 PA
Exceptional pierce armor makes the Archery Range nearly immune to archer harassment. Perfect for forward building during archer wars.
Build Time
50s
Same construction time as other military buildings. Start building before clicking up to Feudal to have archers as soon as possible.
Garrison Capacity
10 Units
Can garrison 10 units for protection. Garrisoned units fire arrows, making it a defensive strongpoint.
Wood Cost
175 Wood
Standard military building cost. Plan your lumber camp placement to afford multiple Ranges quickly.
Units Produced
Technologies
Placement Tip
Place your Archery Range forward near the enemy woodline for constant pressure. In team games, position it behind your walls for safe production.
Timing Tip
Start building your Archery Range at around 21-22 population for a standard archer rush. Have at least 5 on gold before producing.
