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Elite Throwing Axeman

The upgraded Frankish unique unit. More HP, attack, range and melee armor make it a formidable ranged infantry.

Tactical Briefing

You gain +1 range for 4 total, +1 attack for 8, and crucially +1 melee armor. The extra range lets you outrange most infantry and trade better. With 70 HP and 1/0 armor, you're still fragile but significantly more survivable. The upgrade costs 1000F/850G - worth it for the range increase alone.

Statistics

HP
70
Attack
8
Melee Armor
1
Pierce Armor
0
Range
4
Speed
1

Cost

  • Food: 55
  • Gold: 25

Strong Against

Weak Against

Strategic Analysis

The Elite Throwing Axeman becomes a **true ranged infantry powerhouse** with improved range and survivability.

  • 4 Range Power: Outranges Skirmishers (3). Can kite melee infantry effectively.
  • Melee Armor: 1 melee armor means infantry deal less damage. Helps in brawls.
  • Archer Destroyer: 8 melee damage shreds archers. They can't pierce-armor their way to safety.

Warning: **Still 0 pierce armor**. Archers can still hurt you - just close the gap fast and let your melee damage do the work.

Attack Bonuses

  • +2 vs Building
  • +2 vs Standard Building

Available Civilizations

Franks