Genoese Crossbowman

Archer

Wood45

Gold40

Hit Points45

Attack6

Melee Armor1

Pierce Armor0

Train Time14s

Speed0.96

Evolution

Genoese Crossbowman

Castle

Elite Genoese Crossbowman

Imperial

Food 900 Gold 750

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Knight

Cavalry Archer

Camel Rider

All cavalry

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Skirmisher

Siege Onager

Champion

Eagle Warrior

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Genoese Crossbowman is a **cavalry killer archer**. Devastating bonus damage stops cavalry charges.

Tactical Playbook

Anti-Cavalry

+5 vs Cavalry. Knights take 11 damage per shot.

Tanky Archer

45 HP and 1 melee armor. Survives better in fights.

Cavalry Wall

Mass them behind pike line. Cavalry can't survive the crossfire.

Critical Point

**Slow fire rate and 0 pierce armor**. Other archers can outrade you if cavalry isn't present.

Understanding The Stats

The Genoese Crossbowman offers specialized anti-cavalry capabilities with improved survivability.

Cavalry Bonus

+5 vs Cavalry

11 damage to Knights per shot.

Higher HP

45 HP

More than Arbalesters. Tankier.

Melee Armor

1/0

1 melee armor for close fights.

Slow Speed

0.96 tiles/s

Slower than archers. Positioning matters.

Coach's Tip

6 base attack + 5 bonus = 11 damage to Knights (100 HP, 2 armor). 10 Genoese deal 110 damage per volley - Knight dead.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

Target	Bonus Dmg
Cavalry	+5
Camel	+4
Ship	+5

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