Research
Advanced Archery
#AdvancedArchery Value: 380 pts
Elite ranged - unlocks Longbowmen.
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Description
❖Mastery of the longbow. Enables longbowmen with extended range.
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Advanced Archery produces the elite longbowmen, archers who have trained from childhood to master weapons that take tremendous strength to draw. Their arrows fly further and strike harder than any other conventional ranged weapon. The ultimate ranged infantry.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
Crossbows
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 45000
45s Gold 11000
Research 420 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks Longbowman unit
- + Extended range capability
- + High damage per shot
- + Effective at long distance
Disadvantages
- - Requires Crossbows
- - Cost: 420 research, 11000 gold
- - Research time: 45000ms
- - Longbowmen slow rate of fire
Warnings
- ! Longbowmen need protection
- ! Best behind defensive lines
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Longbowmen provide elite long-range capability.