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Jian Swordsman anti-archer recovery line
Jian Swordsman: Jian Swordsmen resist ranged fire and can regenerate, giving them an anti-archer role that lasts longer than many infantry lines. Their armor profile makes them especially useful when the opponent’s main pressure is foot archers.
Overview
Jian Swordsman: Jian Swordsmen resist ranged fire and can regenerate, giving them an anti-archer role that lasts longer than many infantry lines. Their armor profile makes them especially useful when the opponent’s main pressure is foot archers.
Plan and execution
Approach behind a screen and engage archers before they can focus the rest of the army. Pull wounded Jian Swordsmen back when safe so regeneration can restore some health, then return them to the frontline. Use another unit line to handle swordsmen and other infantry counters.
Risks and adaptation
Their anti-archer protection does not make them a general answer to infantry. Swordsmen and several unique infantry units can punish them in melee; scout before investing and avoid a direct infantry mirror.
- Focus
- Three Kingdoms durable infantry
- Signature / category
- Plan and execution
- Release / context
- Age of Empires II system
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- Unit strategy
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- Unit strategies