Slinger (Civ5)

Slinger
Archery unit of the Ancient Era
Introduced in Civilization V
Unique to
Civilization	Incan
Civilization	Incan
Cost
Production	70
Production	70
Stats
Combat strength	2
Combat strength	2
Moves	2
Moves	2
Range	2
Range	2
Ranged strength	6
Ranged strength	6
Required
Technology	Archery
Upgrades to
Crossbowman
Crossbowman
Notes
May not melee attack

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Game info: One of the first available ranged units, this Incan Unique Unit replaces the Archer. The Slinger is no more powerful than the Archer, and is even more fragile if subjected to a melee attack. However it possesses a promotion that gives it a good chance to withdraw to the rear before an enemy melee attack can occur.

Strategy: The Slinger is an Ancient Era infantry Unit that can strike foes from afar. This Incan Unique Unit can withdraw before most melee attacks: use it to harass your foes. However the Slinger can be easily defeated if the enemy pins it against obstructions or chases it with fast units.

Historical Info: The Inca warriors were renowned slingers. Their projectile of choice was a rounded stone. While a sling does not have the range or stopping power of a bow and arrow, slings are remarkably small and light weapons, and infantry warriors could easily carry them without becoming encumbered. And as it written in the Old Testament, a trained slinger can kill even the largest opponent with but a single stone…