White Feather Guard
InfantryEvolution
White Feather Guard
Castle Elite White Feather Guard
ImperialSTRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
Strategic Analysis
Tactical Identity
Fast-training anti-cavalry infantry
Tactical Playbook
Elephant Killer
+8 vs elephants makes White Feather Guards excellent against South Asian civs. Mass them against Dravidians or Khmer.
Cavalry Counter
+8 vs cavalry equals Halberdier-level damage. Use them as your primary knight counter in Castle Age.
Fast Mass
11 second train time means you can flood the field. Build multiple Castles for overwhelming production.
Critical Point
Only 95 HP with 0 melee armor. Ranged units and infantry destroy them. Need protection from archers.
Understanding The Stats
White Feather Guards combine anti-cavalry power with incredible production speed. They're a Castle Age staple for Shu.
Base + Bonus
Strong damage against cavalry
Minimal Armor
Some pierce armor but weak to melee
Good HP
Decent durability for infantry
Fast Train
Fastest training Castle unit
Coach's Tip
95 HP is good but 0 melee armor hurts. Avoid infantry fights and focus on cavalry.
Mechanics & Bonuses
Attack Bonuses
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Cavalry | +8 |
| Elephant | +8 |
| Camel | +6 |
Armor Classes
Infantry
Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.
Unique Unit
Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.
