AOE IV / Units
Streltsy
Most powerful ranged infantry with reasonable melee capabilities. Increased attack speed while stationary.
What it does
Most powerful ranged infantry with reasonable melee capabilities. Increased attack speed while stationary.
- High damage
- Lower cost than Handcannoneer
- Slow movement speed
- Mercenary that can be purchased per 3 units for a total of 720 Olive Oil.
- Requires the Western Mercenary Contract.
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 Ranged Gunpowder Infantry.
- Role
- Ranged Gunpowder Infantry
- Earliest age
- Imperial 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 | Imperial Age | No resource cost | 90 s | 130 | 1.13 | None listed | Handcannon · 38 damage |
| Rus | Imperial Age | 90 food, 90 gold | 35 s | 130 | 1.13 | None listed | Handcannon · 38 damage |



