AOE IV / Units
Javelin Thrower
Ranged infantry effective against other ranged units.
UnitsAge of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
What it does
Ranged infantry effective against other ranged units.
- Anti-ranged specialist
- Increased weapon range
- Comes with ranged armor
- Low health
- Countered by Horsemen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/golden-horn-tower.html">Golden Horn Tower</a>, <a href="../buildings/mercenary-house.html">Mercenary House</a>, <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
- Feudal Age
- Available to
- 2 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Golden Horn Tower, Mercenary House, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Feudal Age | No resource cost | 80 s | 70 | 1.25 | ranged 3 | Javelin · 8 damage |
| Malians | Feudal Age | 80 food, 40 gold | 22.5 s | 70 | 1.25 | ranged 3 | Javelin · 8 damage |
