Elite Rattan Archer

Archer

Wood50

Gold45

Hit Points45

Attack7

Melee Armor0

Pierce Armor6

Train Time16s

Speed1.1

Evolution

Rattan Archer

Castle

Elite Rattan Archer

Imperial

Food 900 Gold 500

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

All Archers

Cavalry Archer

Skirmisher

All ranged units

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Paladin

Champion

Elite Eagle Warrior

Siege Onager

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Rattan Archer becomes **virtually immune to arrow fire** while dealing solid damage.

Tactical Playbook

6 Pierce Armor

Arbalesters deal minimum 1 damage. 45 HP = 45 hits to kill you with arrows.

Higher Attack

7 attack (8 with Chemistry) kills faster than base version.

Archer Nightmare

Win any archer fight without taking meaningful damage.

Critical Point

**Still 0 melee armor**. A single Knight does more damage than 10 Arbalesters. Protect from melee.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade creates the most arrow-resistant unit in the game among ranged units.

Extreme Pierce Armor

0/6

Highest pierce armor in game. Arrows deal 1 damage.

Better Attack

7 Damage

+1 over base. Faster kills.

More HP

45 HP

+5 HP. Combined with armor, extremely tanky vs ranged.

Same Speed

1.1 tiles/s

Still faster than Arbalesters.

Coach's Tip

With 6 pierce armor, you can literally walk through arrow fire. Focus on protecting yourself from melee only.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

Target	Bonus Dmg
Spearman	+2

Armor Classes

Archer

Vulnerable to Skirmishers and Huskarls.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.

Key Upgrades

Castle Age

Thumb Ring

+18% Attack Speed, 100% Accuracy for archers

Imperial Age

Chemistry

+1 Attack for all ranged units, enables gunpowder

Other Units

Arambai

Archer

Arbalester

Archer