Chu Ko Nu

Archer

Wood40

Gold35

Hit Points45

Attack8

Melee Armor0

Pierce Armor0

Train Time16s

Speed0.96

Evolution

Chu Ko Nu

Castle

Elite Chu Ko Nu

Imperial

Food 760 Gold 760

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Infantry

Slow units

Elephants

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Skirmisher

Onager

Huskarl

Cavalry

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Chu Ko Nu is an **area damage archer**. The multi-bolt mechanic means you deal far more damage than other archers against groups. They excel in deathball compositions.

Tactical Playbook

Infantry Shredder

Against massed Champions or Halberdiers, your multiple bolts tear through them. Each unit in the blob takes hits from stray bolts.

Stack the Volleys

20+ Chu Ko Nu firing together creates overlapping bolt clouds. This pseudo-AoE effect is unique among archers.

Tower Defense

Station them behind walls or in chokepoints. Their slow speed is irrelevant when enemies must come to you.

Critical Point

**Very slow at 0.96 speed**. Cavalry will catch you easily. Always have Halberdiers or walls between you and enemy Knights.

Understanding The Stats

The Chu Ko Nu's stats are deceptive. The 8 attack is per bolt, and you fire 3 bolts. True DPS is nearly triple what it appears.

Multi-Bolt Attack

3 Bolts

Each attack fires 3 projectiles. Against single targets, this is 24 potential damage.

Fast Reload

16s Train Time

Relatively quick to mass. Combined with Chinese economy, you can spam them.

Paper Thin

0/0 Armor

No armor at all. Skirmishers and Onagers are your nightmare.

Slow Speed

0.96 tiles/s

Same speed as foot archers. You cannot kite cavalry.

Coach's Tip

Ignore the 8 attack stat. Your true damage is 8x3 = 24 potential per volley. This makes you one of the highest DPS archers in the game against single targets.