Winged Hussar
Elite Polish and Lithuanian unique upgrade to the Hussar. Features improved stats, melee armor, and bonus damage against gunpowder units.
Tactical Briefing
The Winged Hussar is the ultimate evolution of the Scout line, exclusive to Poles and Lithuanians. With 80 HP, 1 Melee Armor, and +14 vs Monks plus +4 vs Gunpowder, the Winged Hussar excels against late-game compositions featuring Hand Cannoneers and Bombard Cannons. Still a trash unit, but fights like a gold unit.
Statistics
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 9
- Melee Armor
- 1
- Pierce Armor
- 2
- Speed
- 1.5
Cost
- Food: 80
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Winged Hussar is a **trash unit that punches above its weight**. The melee armor and gunpowder bonus make it uniquely effective against Imperial Age compositions that rely on Hand Cannoneers.
- Gunpowder Counter: With +4 vs Gunpowder, Winged Hussars are surprisingly effective against Hand Cannoneers. Dive in, take a volley, and kill them before they reload.
- Enhanced Survivability: 1 Melee Armor doesn't sound like much, but it adds up. Against other cavalry or infantry, you take less damage per hit, winning more trades.
- Civ Synergy: Poles get extra gold from stone, fueling a Knight/Winged Hussar mix. Lithuanians get Relic bonuses that buff all cavalry including Winged Hussars.
Warning: Still dies to **Halberdiers** like regular Hussars. The melee armor doesn't help against their massive bonus damage.
Attack Bonuses
- +14 vs Monk
- +4 vs Gunpowder