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Woad Raider

The Celtic unique unit. An extremely fast infantry unit designed for raiding and hit-and-run tactics.

Tactical Briefing

You're the fastest infantry in the game at 1.17 speed - almost as fast as Light Cavalry. With 70 HP and 11 attack, you can raid enemy economies and escape before reinforcements arrive. Your +2 bonus vs buildings helps destroy houses and production buildings quickly. But 0/1 armor makes you very fragile to archers. Strike fast, hit eco, and get out.

Statistics

HP
70
Attack
11
Melee Armor
0
Pierce Armor
1
Speed
1.17

Cost

  • Food: 70
  • Gold: 25

Strong Against

Weak Against

Strategic Analysis

The Woad Raider is a **lightning-fast raiding infantry**. Designed to hit vulnerable targets and escape before enemies can respond.

  • Eco Raiding: 1.17 speed lets you run past defenders. Target villagers and production buildings.
  • Building Destroyer: +2 vs buildings. Can quickly destroy houses to pop-cap enemies.
  • Pursuit Hunter: Fast enough to catch fleeing archers and siege. Nothing escapes a Woad Raider.

Warning: **Paper armor**. 0/1 means even Skirmishers hurt you. Never fight under Town Center fire or against archer masses.

Attack Bonuses

  • +2 vs Building
  • +2 vs Standard Building

Available Civilizations

Celts