Genoese Arbalester

Genoese Guards

The Genoese Arbalester is a unique unit of Genoa. It is similiar to its mercenary cousin, the Genoese Crossbowman, and like the mercenaries, the Genoese Arbalester has bonuses against infantry and rams. Genoese Arbalesters, however, are more fragile and have a shorter range and lower attack. They also have a smaller anti-infantry bonus and fire more inaccurately, but do not have a minimum range. They can be upgraded to the Genoese Guard.

Unit Statistics

Vital

Type: Crossbowman

Available to: Genoa

Trained at: Guild Hall

Century: 14th

Requires: Castle

Cost: 60 Food, 55 Florins

Combat

HP: 25

Attack: 8

Armor/Pierce Armor: 1/1

Range: 4

Special: +5 vs. infantry, +2 vs. rams.

Upgrades

Upgrades to: Genoese Guard

Upgrade century: 15th

Upgrade costs: 850 Food, 750 Florins

Attack, Range: Fletching, Bodkin Arrow, Bracer, Bow Practice

Attack: Alchemy

Armour: Padded Archer Armour, Leather Archer Armour, Ring Archer Armour

Commentary/Strategy

Genoese Arbalesters have a fairly short range and low HP, but no minimum range. It would thus suit them well to be kept on the sides of an army, picking at enemy infantry. If engaged by enemy infantry or cavalry, they can hold their own instead of having to retreat.

Historical Background

The Genoese Arbalesters were powerful and well-trained soldiers who were particularly useful in defending castles, but were also used in battle to weaken the enemy ranks before the charge.