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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

Available Civilizations

Italians