AOE IV / Units
Handcannon Ashigaru
Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry.
UnitsThe Sultans Ascend
What it does
Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry.
- High damage
- High cost
- Slow movement speed
- Countered by Horsemen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/archery-range.html">Archery Range</a>, <a href="../buildings/tanegashima-gunsmith.html">Tanegashima Gunsmith</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Ranged Gunpowder Infantry.
- Role
- Ranged Gunpowder Infantry
- Earliest age
- Imperial Age
- Available to
- Japanese
- Produced or researched at
- Archery Range, Tanegashima Gunsmith
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Imperial Age | 120 food, 120 gold | 35 s | 130 | 1.13 | None listed | Handcannon · 38 damage |



