The Helwr is a strong, fast, and fairly accurate archer unique to Wales. He is available from the Assembly Hall as a substitute for the standard archer. Helwyr can be upgraded to Saethwyr.
Unit Statistics[]
Vital[]
Type: Archer
Available to: Wales
Trained at: Assembly Hall
Century: 13th
Requires: Castle
Cost: 40 Wood, 45 Florins
Combat[]
HP: 40
Attack: 6
Armor/Pierce Armor: 0/0
Range: 6 (MR 1)
Special: +2 vs. spearmen.
Upgrades[]
Upgrades to: Saethwr
Upgrade century: 15th
Upgrade costs: 850 Food, 850 Florins
Attack, Range: Fletching, Bodkin Arrow, Bracer, Bow Practice
Attack: Alchemy
Range: Longbow (Welsh Unique Technology), Independence (Welsh Policy Decision)
Armour: Padded Archer Armour, Leather Archer Armour, Ring Archer Armour
Training time: Indenture
Commentary/Strategy[]
Helwyr are more expensive than standard archers, but therefore perfect for hit-and-run attacks, as their high speed makes it difficult for enemies to reach them.
In later ages, the speed and range combination allows a player to switch between long-range barrages and quicker, hit-and-run style strikes. Both can be highly useful. Overall, this unit can grow into one of Chivalry's more versatile units.
Historical Background[]
Helwyr (Welsh = Hunters; sg.: Helwr) are peasant hunters and, though inexperienced in the ways of war, they are skilled archers.