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Archer units
Archer units deliver ranged attacks from foot or mounted platforms. The archer category includes several distinct upgrade lines with different costs, mobility, and counter matchups.

Overview
Archer units deliver ranged attacks from foot or mounted platforms. The archer category includes several distinct upgrade lines with different costs, mobility, and counter matchups.
Using this index
This reference groups related Age of Empires II entries under unit roles. Use its linked pages to move from the overview to a specific civilization, unit, building, technology, rule, or map; the detailed entry is where availability, values, and matchup interactions are recorded.
How to use this reference
Archer units deliver ranged attacks from foot or mounted platforms. The archer category includes several distinct upgrade lines with different costs, mobility, and counter matchups. Use this reference to move between the related Age II entries; individual pages explain each unit, structure, technology, or rule.
- Also known as
- Archer unit (Age of Empires II)
- Focus
- unit roles
- Signature / category
- Game reference
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II
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- Game reference
- Classification
- Game reference