Throwing Axeman
The Frankish unique unit. A ranged infantry unit that throws axes. Effective against other infantry at range.
Tactical Briefing
You're ranged infantry with 3 range and 7 attack. Your axes deal melee damage, meaning enemy pierce armor doesn't reduce your damage - only their melee armor does. This makes you excellent vs archers who have high pierce but low melee armor. With 60 HP and 0/0 armor though, you're fragile. Use your range advantage but don't get caught in melee by cavalry.
Statistics
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 7
- Melee Armor
- 0
- Pierce Armor
- 0
- Range
- 3
- Speed
- 1
Cost
- Food: 55
- Gold: 25
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Throwing Axeman is **ranged infantry dealing melee damage**. This unique mechanic makes it effective against high-pierce armor targets.
- Archer Counter: Archers have 0 melee armor. Your 7 damage hits for full against them.
- Melee Damage at Range: Pierce armor doesn't protect against you. Huskarls take full damage.
- Infantry Support: Fight behind your melee infantry. Deal damage while others tank.
Warning: **Very fragile**. 0/0 armor and only 60 HP. Cavalry will destroy you in melee, and archers can kite you.
Attack Bonuses
- +1 vs Building
- +1 vs Standard Building