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Archer units are the second kind of units you could get in Rise of Kingdoms.
Archer units can be trained and upgraded through the Archery Range building.
There are several commanders that have special abilities to make the most of Archer units: Tomoe Gozen, Hermann, Kusunoki Masashige, El Cid or Yi Seoing-Gye.
Archers – Rise of Kingdoms
Archer Comparison
Name | Troop Tier | Nation | Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
Slinger | 1 | All | ![]() | 60 | 123 | 120 | Very Fast | 6 | 1 |
Bowman | 2 | All | ![]() | 125 | 128 | 128 | Fast | 8 | 2 |
Composite Bowman | 3 | All | ![]() | 158 | 155 | 163 | Normal | 9 | 3 |
Crossbowman | 4 | Most | ![]() | 192 | 192 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Longbowman | 4 | Britain | ![]() | 202 | 192 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Chu-Ko-Nu | 4 | China | ![]() | 197 | 197 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Hwarang | 4 | Korea | ![]() | 192 | 202 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Royal Crossbowman | 5 | Most | ![]() | 220 | 216 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Elite Longbowman | 5 | Britain | ![]() | 232 | 216 | 211 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Elite Chu-Ko-Nu | 5 | China | ![]() | 227 | 222 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Elite Hwarang | 5 | Korea | ![]() | 221 | 227 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Archer Units
Tier 1: Slinger
Slingers use simple slingshots to attack the enemy. Their obvious disadvantages include poor accuracy and limited range.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 60 | 123 | 120 | Very Fast | 6 | 1 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
All of the body parts are perfectly coordinated. Attack damage increased.
Tier 2: Bowman
Well-trained soliders who can cause major problems for enemies with their light shortbows, particularly when defending against sieges
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 125 | 128 | 128 | Fast | 8 | 2 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Talented solider gets trained by gaining experience on the battlefield. Defense power increased.
The true warrior put honor and glory above his life. HP increased.
Tier 3: Composite Bowman
The composite bow is cheap, powerful, and easy to master. As a result, it has become increasingly popular.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 158 | 155 | 153 | Normal | 9 | 3 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Only the most experienced soldiers know how to survive throughout brutal wars. HP increased
Tier 4 Archer Units
- Crossbowman
- Longbowman (Britain)
- Chu-Ko-Nu (China)
- Hwarang (Korea)
Tier 4: Crossbowman
“Even new recruits can easily handle these deadly weapons. That is why they changed the face of war forever.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 192 | 192 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Attack damage increased. One shot, one kill.
The special ability to know when the danger is coming is super essential. Defense power increased.
Tier 4: Longbowman (Britain)
“Even new recruits can easily handle these deadly weapons. That is why they changed the face of war forever.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 202 | 192 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Attack damage increased. One shot, one kill.
The special ability to know when the danger is coming is super essential. Defense power increased.
Tier 4: Chu-Ko-Nu (China)
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 197 | 197 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
The special ability to know when the danger is coming is super essential. Defense power increased.
Tier 4: Hwarang (Korea)
Unlike normal warriors, the Hwarang are usually well-educated, which allows them to make correct choices at critical moments.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 192 | 202 | 187 | Slow | 11 | 4 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Attack damage increased. One shot, one kill.
The special ability to know when the danger is coming is super essential. Defense power increased.
Tier 5 Archer Units
- Royal Crossbowman
- Elite Longbowman (Britain)
- Elite Chu-Ko-Nu (China)
- Elite Hwarang (Korea)
Tier 5: Royal Crossbowman
Fast, calm, and remorseless, these unparalleled killers never miss. Those who stand in their way will find only death.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 220 | 216 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Has the best arrows made by the best artisans. They are the next-level destructive power. Attack increased/
Most powerful weapons cannot inflict any damage to this giant shield. Defense increased.
Tier 5: Elite Longbowman (Britain)
A combination of heavy arrows and precise marksmanship makes elite longbowmen the kings of the battlefield.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 232 | 216 | 211 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Has the best arrows made by the best artisans. They are the next-level destructive power. Attack increased/
Most powerful weapons cannot inflict any damage to this giant shield. Defense increased.
Tier 5: Elite Chu-Ko-Nu (China)
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 227 | 222 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Has the best arrows made by the best artisans. They are the next-level destructive power. Attack increased/
Most powerful weapons cannot inflict any damage to this giant shield. Defense increased.
Tier 5: Elite Hwarang (Korea)
A combination of heavy arrows and precise marksmanship makes elite longbowmen the kings of the battlefield.
Stats
Age | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | 221 | 227 | 212 | Very Slow | 13 | 10 |
Skills
Attacking from a far distance helps countering Infantry units but can be easily countered by cavalry units.
Has the best arrows made by the best artisans. They are the next-level destructive power. Attack increased/
Most powerful weapons cannot inflict any damage to this giant shield. Defense increased.