Samurai
The Japanese unique infantry. Fast attack speed and bonus damage against unique units make it a specialist counter to enemy elite units.
Tactical Briefing
The Samurai is the unique unit killer. With +10 bonus damage against all unique units, you counter Huskarls, Teutonic Knights, Cataphracts - everything. Your attack speed is also 1.45 (faster than standard infantry's 2.0), giving you higher DPS. You're reasonably fast at 1.0 speed and have balanced stats. Use Samurai specifically when your opponent relies on their unique unit.
Statistics
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 10
- Melee Armor
- 1
- Pierce Armor
- 1
- Speed
- 1
Cost
- Food: 45
- Gold: 30
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Samurai is the **anti-unique unit specialist**. When enemies mass their civilization's unique unit, you hard-counter them all.
- Unique Unit Counter: +10 vs Unique Units means you deal 20 damage to Huskarls (who have 0 melee armor). 3 hits.
- Fast Attack Speed: 1.45 reload vs 2.0 for Champions. You attack 38% faster, translating to much higher DPS.
- Flex Pick: Keep Samurai in mind when scouting. If enemy goes Castle for unique units, Samurai is your answer.
Warning: **Generic vs generic, Champions are better**. Samurai excel against unique units. Against standard armies, consider Champions instead.
Attack Bonuses
- +10 vs Unique Unit
- +2 vs Eagle Warrior
- +2 vs Building