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Ranged infantry

Ranged infantry in Age of Empires II are foot soldiers that attack from a distance without being mounted. The group includes bow, hand-cannon, and thrown-weapon lines, while siege engines and mounted archers are separate roles.

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Overview

Ranged infantry in Age of Empires II are foot soldiers that attack from a distance without being mounted. The group includes bow, hand-cannon, and thrown-weapon lines, while siege engines and mounted archers are separate roles.

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Ranged infantry in Age of Empires II are foot soldiers that attack from a distance without being mounted. The group includes bow, hand-cannon, and thrown-weapon lines, while siege engines and mounted archers are separate roles. Use this reference to move between the related Age II entries; individual pages explain each unit, structure, technology, or rule.

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