Elite Longbowman
The upgraded British archer with even greater range. With Yeomen, reaches 7 range - outranging Castles and dominating open battlefields.
Tactical Briefing
The Elite Longbowman has 6 base range, reaching 7 with Yeomen and 8 with Bracer. At 8 range, you tie with Town Centers and outrange most Castles' effective fire zone. Your +1 pierce armor helps survive counter-archer fire. Combined with Britons' cheaper Town Centers for defense, you create an almost impenetrable archer fortress.
Statistics
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 7
- Melee Armor
- 0
- Pierce Armor
- 1
- Range
- 6
- Speed
- 0.96
Cost
- Wood: 35
- Gold: 40
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Elite Longbowman is the **ultimate ranged infantry killer**. 6-8 range depending on upgrades makes you the longest-range foot archer in the game.
- Castle Outrange: With Yeomen + Bracer (8 range), you can hit Castle edges safely. This lets you siege without siege weapons.
- Archer Superiority: Against other archer civs, you win by virtue of range. You hit them, they can't hit back. Simple math.
- Defensive Mastery: Station behind walls with Halberdiers. Enemies must break walls while you rain arrows. Very hard to push into.
Warning: **Onagers remain deadly**. One well-placed shot kills 20+ Longbowmen. Always have Rams or Light Cavalry to snipe enemy siege.
Attack Bonuses
- +2 vs Spearman