Slinger (Civ5)

Slinger
Archery unit of the Ancient Era
Introduced in Civilization V
Unique to
Civilization	Incan
Civilization	Incan
Replaces	Archer
Replaces	Archer
Cost
Production	40
Production	40
Stats
Combat strength	4
Combat strength	4
Moves	2
Moves	2
Range	2
Range	2
Ranged strength	7
Ranged strength	7
Required
Technology	Archery
Upgrades to
Composite bowman
Composite bowman
Notes
May not melee attack Withdraw before melee

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==Game Info== Unique Ranged unit of the Incan civilization. Replaces the Archer.

• Common traits:
  • Unable to melee attack.
• Special traits:
  • Withdraw before melee

Strategy

This Incan Unique Unit can withdraw before most melee attacks - this is the same ability that the Caravel has. So, once per turn the Slinger can effectively avoid an enemy melee unit which tries to attack it. Note that a second attack attempt within the same turn will succeed.

This unit is great for harassing your foes. However, the Slinger is weaker against melee attacks than the Archer it replaces, meaning it 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 stopping power of a bow and arrow, slings are remarkably small and light weapons, and infantry warriors could easily carry them without becoming encumbered. The sling also had considerable range matched only by the composite bow and British longbow (which were much more expensive to produce). Additionally, as it written in the Old Testament, a trained slinger can kill even the largest opponent with but a single stone…