Crossbowman

Crossbowman

Archery Range - Castle
Food 175
Gold 100
Time 35s
Category archery

Evolution

Food 175 Gold 100
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Technology Effect

"Upgrades Archer to Crossbowman"

Coach's Tip

Crossbowman has more attack and HP than Archer. The core Castle Age ranged unit for most civilizations.

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Identity

Crossbowman has more attack and HP than Archer. The core Castle Age ranged unit for most civilizations.

When to Research

High Priority

Research Crossbowman as soon as you have the resources and are using archery units.

Combat Impact

Upgrades Archer to Crossbowman

Affected Units

This technology improves 2 units.

Civilization Access

Armenians
Aztèques
Bengalis
Berbères
Bohémiens
Britanniques
Bulgares
Bourguignons
Birmans
Byzantins
Celtes
Chinois
Coumans
Dravidiens
Éthiopiens
Francs
Géorgiens
Goths
Gurjaras
Hindustanis
Huns
Incas
Italiens
Japonais
Jürchen
Khitans
Khmers
Coréens
Lituaniens
Magyars
Malais
Maliens
Mapuche
Mayas
Mongols
Muisca
Perses
Polonais
Portuguese
Romains
Sarrasins
Shu
Siciliens
Slaves
Espagnols
Tatars
Teutons
Tupi
Turcs
Vietnamiens
Vikings
Wei
Wu

* 0 civilizations have access to this technology.

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