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{{Unit (Civ5) |
{{Unit (Civ5) |
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|name = Horse Archer |
|name = Horse Archer |
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| + | |image = Horse_archer_(Civ5).png |
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| − | |game = Gods |
+ | |game = Gods & Kings |
|type = Mounted |
|type = Mounted |
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|era = Ancient |
|era = Ancient |
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| − | |unique = |
+ | |unique = Hunnic |
|replaces = Chariot Archer |
|replaces = Chariot Archer |
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|cost = 56 |
|cost = 56 |
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|range = 2 |
|range = 2 |
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|rangedstrength = 10 |
|rangedstrength = 10 |
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| − | |reqtech = The |
+ | |reqtech = The wheel |
|upgrade1 = Knight|notes = *No defensive terrain bonuses |
|upgrade1 = Knight|notes = *No defensive terrain bonuses |
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*May not melee attack |
*May not melee attack |
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| − | *Accuracy I |
+ | *Accuracy I}} |
| + | {{seewp|Mounted archery}} |
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| − | |image = Horse_Archer.png}} |
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| + | ==Game Info== |
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| − | The '''Horse Archer''' is the unique unit of the [[Hun (Civ5)|Hun]]s civilization in ''[[Gods and Kings]]''. It replaces the [[Chariot Archer (Civ5)|Chariot Archer]] unit. |
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| + | Unique [[Hunnic (Civ5)|Hunnic]] early ranged mounted unit. Replaces the [[Chariot Archer (Civ5)|Chariot Archer]]. |
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| + | * Common abilities: |
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| + | **{{NegativeText|May Not Melee Attack}} |
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| + | **{{NegativeText|No Defensive Terrain Bonuses}} |
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| + | * Special abilities: |
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| + | ** {{PositiveText|'''Accuracy I''' promotion}} (+15% {{RangedStrength5}} Ranged Combat Strength against Units in '''OPEN''' Terrain.) |
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| + | ** {{PositiveText|No Rough Terrain Penalty}} |
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| + | *Special traits: |
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| + | **{{PositiveText|Doesn't require {{Horse5}} Horses}} |
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| + | **{{PositiveText|Extra melee strength (7 vs. 6)}} |
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| + | ==Strategy== |
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| + | The '''Horse Archer''' is highly superior to the unit it replaces: first, it doesn't require [[Horses (Civ5)|Horses]] to produce; second, it doesn't have the rough terrain penalty that its counterpart does, making it a more versatile and powerful early archer unit; and third, it already starts with a promotion that makes it more powerful in open terrain. Furthermore, since this promotion isn't a "special" promotion, you can build off it and train to the extremely powerful higher-tier promotions simply by killing [[Barbarian (Civ5)|Barbarians]]! |
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| + | This combination makes the Horse Archer a very dangerous unit, which is available very early in the game. It is best used for swift hit-and-run attacks, whittling down the enemy, and preparing cities for capture by your [[Warrior (Civ5)|Warriors]] and [[Battering Ram (Civ5)|Battering Rams]]. |
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| + | ==Civilopedia entry== |
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| + | The fearsome cavalry of the Huns, renowned for both their skill in archery, and their mastery of horsemanship, were the scourge of Europe during the Hunnic conquests of the 4th and 5th centuries AD. Utilizing powerful composite bows, the mounted archers of the Huns honed their skills while hunting on the Central Asian Steppe, and they had no trouble carrying over these skills into warfare. It is widely believed that the Huns' use of mounted archers greatly influenced the future military considerations of both European and Asian kingdoms, as a greater emphasis on cavalry units arose following their incursions. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | File:Horse Archer in-game (Civ5).png|Horse Archer in game |
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| + | </gallery> |
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[[Category:Unique units (Civ5)]] |
[[Category:Unique units (Civ5)]] |
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[[Category:Units (Civ5)]] |
[[Category:Units (Civ5)]] |
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| − | [[Category: |
+ | [[Category:Archery units (Civ5)]] |
| + | [[Category:Hunnic]] |
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Revision as of 19:02, 1 September 2019
Game Info
Unique Hunnic early ranged mounted unit. Replaces the Chariot Archer.
- Common abilities:
- May Not Melee Attack
- No Defensive Terrain Bonuses
- Special abilities:
- Accuracy I promotion (+15%
Ranged strength Ranged Combat Strength against Units in OPEN Terrain.) - No Rough Terrain Penalty
- Accuracy I promotion (+15%
- Special traits:
- Doesn't require Horses Horses
- Extra melee strength (7 vs. 6)
- Doesn't require
Strategy
The Horse Archer is highly superior to the unit it replaces: first, it doesn't require Horses to produce; second, it doesn't have the rough terrain penalty that its counterpart does, making it a more versatile and powerful early archer unit; and third, it already starts with a promotion that makes it more powerful in open terrain. Furthermore, since this promotion isn't a "special" promotion, you can build off it and train to the extremely powerful higher-tier promotions simply by killing Barbarians!
This combination makes the Horse Archer a very dangerous unit, which is available very early in the game. It is best used for swift hit-and-run attacks, whittling down the enemy, and preparing cities for capture by your Warriors and Battering Rams.
Civilopedia entry
The fearsome cavalry of the Huns, renowned for both their skill in archery, and their mastery of horsemanship, were the scourge of Europe during the Hunnic conquests of the 4th and 5th centuries AD. Utilizing powerful composite bows, the mounted archers of the Huns honed their skills while hunting on the Central Asian Steppe, and they had no trouble carrying over these skills into warfare. It is widely believed that the Huns' use of mounted archers greatly influenced the future military considerations of both European and Asian kingdoms, as a greater emphasis on cavalry units arose following their incursions.
Gallery
.png "Horse Archer in-game (Civ5).png (122 KB)")