Bombard Cannon
Siege WeaponEvolution
Bombard Cannon
Imperial
Houfnice
ImperialSTRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
Strategic Analysis
Tactical Identity
The Bombard Cannon is your **siege and anti-siege weapon**. It excels at destroying enemy siege units while also being effective against buildings.
Tactical Playbook
Siege Counter
BBC counters all other siege. Trebuchets, Onagers, Scorpions - BBC outranges and destroys them all. Essential for controlling the siege game.
No Minimum Range
Unlike Trebuchets and Mangonels, BBC has no minimum range. It can defend itself against units that get close.
Building Damage
+200 vs Buildings makes BBC effective at destroying structures. Faster than Trebs due to mobility.
Critical Point
**Fast cavalry** can still overwhelm you. While you have no minimum range, your reload time is slow. Multiple Hussars or Paladins will kill you before you can shoot them all.
Understanding The Stats
The Bombard Cannon is a mobile, versatile siege weapon that counters other siege and damages buildings effectively.
High Damage
+200 vs Buildings, +40 vs Siege. One-shots most siege units.
Good Range
Outranges Onagers and Scorpions. Only Trebuchets outrange you.
No Minimum Range
Can attack units at any range. Much more flexible than other siege.
Slow
Slow movement. Can't chase or escape effectively.
Coach's Tip
Your 80 HP is low for a 450-resource unit. Paladins kill you in 6 hits. Never leave BBC unprotected - losing one is a significant resource loss.
Mechanics & Bonuses
Attack Bonuses
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Building | +200 |
| Siege Weapon | +40 |
| Ship | +40 |
Armor Classes
Siege Weapon
Takes bonus from Mangonels and Bombard Cannons. Can be repaired.
Gunpowder Unit
Vulnerable to Condottieros.
