AOE IV / Units
Genoese Crossbowman
High damage ranged unit effective against Melee Infantry.
UnitsKnights of Cross and RoseUnique to select civilizations
What it does
High damage ranged unit effective against Melee Infantry.
- High damage
- Low health
- Countered by Horseman
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/archery-range.html">Archery Range</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Ranged Infantry.
- Role
- Light Ranged Infantry
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- The Knights Templar
- Produced or researched at
- Archery Range
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Templar | Castle Age | 80 food, 90 gold | 26 s | 110 | 1.06 | ranged 1 | Crossbow · 21 damage |



