AOE IV / Units
Fire Lancer
Cavalry wielding explosive-tipped lances.
UnitsAge of Empires IV: Anniversary EditionUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Cavalry wielding explosive-tipped lances.
- Charge deals area damage
- Effective at raiding buildings and siege engines
- Good ranged armor
- Weak in melee combat
- Countered by Spearmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/stable.html">Stable</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Melee Cavalry.
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Castle Age | 120 food, 20 wood, 20 gold | 22.5 s | 155 | 1.63 | ranged 1 | Fire Lance · 13 damage |
