AOE IV / Units
Gilded Crossbowman
Crossbowmen with increased range and exceptionally high damage against heavy units.
UnitsThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Crossbowmen with increased range and exceptionally high damage against heavy units.
- Anti-heavy specialist
- Long range
- Low health
- Countered by Horsemen
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
- Order of the Dragon
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order of the Dragon | Castle Age | 160 food, 80 gold | 27 s | 140 | 1.13 | None listed | Crossbow · 15 damage |



