Elite Genoese Crossbowman
The upgraded Italian unique unit. Higher bonus damage against cavalry for even more devastating anti-cavalry fire.
Tactical Briefing
You now have 50 HP and +7 bonus vs cavalry. That's 13 damage per shot to Knights. The upgrade costs 900F/750G. With Chemistry adding +1, you deal 14 damage per shot to cavalry. Paladins (180 HP) die in 13 shots. A mass of Elite Genoese stops any cavalry rush.
Statistics
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 6
- Melee Armor
- 1
- Pierce Armor
- 0
- Range
- 4
- Speed
- 0.96
Cost
- Wood: 45
- Gold: 40
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Elite Genoese Crossbowman becomes the **ultimate cavalry counter archer** with devastating bonus damage.
- +7 vs Cavalry: 13 damage per shot to Knights. Devastating fire.
- More HP: 50 HP. Survives longer under fire.
- Paladin Killer: Even Paladins melt to massed Elite Genoese fire.
Warning: **Still 0 pierce armor**. Arbalester masses can trade effectively if you don't have cavalry to kill.
Attack Bonuses
- +7 vs Cavalry
- +5 vs Camel
- +7 vs Ship