Condottiero
Anti-gunpowder infantry available to Italian team members. Extremely fast with bonus damage against gunpowder units, countering Hand Cannoneers and Bombard Cannons.
Tactical Briefing
The Condottiero is a unique shared unit from the Italians. When allied with Italians, you can train these lightning-fast infantry at your Barracks. They hard-counter all gunpowder units with massive bonus damage. Use them to neutralize enemy Hand Cannoneers and Bombard Cannons. Their speed makes them excellent raiders too. Classes: Infantry, Condottiero.
Statistics
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 10
- Melee Armor
- 1
- Pierce Armor
- 0
- Speed
- 1.2
Cost
- Food: 50
- Gold: 35
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Condottiero is the **gunpowder hard-counter**. In team games with Italian allies, they provide a critical answer to civilizations that rely heavily on Hand Cannoneers and Bombard Cannons.
- Gunpowder Counter: +10 vs Gunpowder means you destroy Hand Cannoneers in 2-3 hits. Dive the enemy gunpowder line and delete them.
- Bombard Cannon Snipe: Your speed (1.2) lets you reach Bombard Cannons before they can retreat. Take out the siege before it destroys your buildings.
- Fast Raiding: 1.2 speed makes them excellent raiders. Kill villagers, escape pursuers, and keep the enemy economy in chaos.
Warning: Despite their speed, they're still infantry. **Archers** and **Cavalry** will kite or run them down respectively.
Attack Bonuses
- +10 vs Gunpowder Unit
- +2 vs Building