Horse Archer (Civ5)

Horse Archer
Mounted unit of the Ancient Era
Introduced in Gods and Kings
Unique to
Civilization	Hunnic
Civilization	Hunnic
Replaces	Chariot Archer
Replaces	Chariot Archer
Cost
Production	56
Production	56
Stats
Combat strength	7
Combat strength	7
Moves	4
Moves	4
Range	2
Range	2
Ranged strength	10
Ranged strength	10
Required
Technology	The wheel
Upgrades to
Knight
Knight
Notes
No defensive terrain bonuses May not melee attack Accuracy I

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==Game info== Unique Hunnic early ranged mounted unit. Replaces the Chariot Archer. Doesn't require Horses.

No defensive terrain bonuses; May not melee attack

Accuracy I promotion

Strategy

The Horse Archer is highly superior to the unit it replaces: first, it doesn't require horses to build; second, it does not have the rough terrain penalty that its counterpart does, making it a more versatile and powerful early archer unit. Finally, it already starts with a promotion which makes it more powerful in open terrain!

This combination makes a very dangerous unit, which is available very early in the game. Use it best for swift hit-and-run attacks, winding down the enemy, and preparing it for your Warriors and Rams.