Arbalétrier: stats, counters and how to use it
High damage ranged unit with a defensive pavise shield. Best used when supported by others.
Light Ranged InfantryTrained at: golden-horn-tower, mercenary-house
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbalétrier | Castle Age | 110Oil · 80s · pop 1 | 80 | M1/R0 | 1.125 | Crossbow: 11 ranged /2.125s (dps 5.2) rng 5 [+10 vs heavy] |
| Elite Arbalétrier | Imperial Age | 110Oil · 80s · pop 1 | 95 | M2/R0 | 1.125 | Crossbow: 14 ranged /2.125s (dps 6.6) rng 5 [+12 vs heavy] |
With all upgrades: HP 95 · M5/R3 · dmg 20.0 /2.12s (dps 9.4) · spd 1.12
What counters the Arbalétrier
- Sipahi+18 vs ranged
- Horseman+13 vs ranged
- Javelin Thrower+13 vs ranged
- Raider Elephant+28 vs ranged
- Gilded Horseman+20 vs ranged
- Ghazi Raider+18 vs ranged
- Genitour+14 vs ranged
- Hippodrome Horseman+13 vs ranged
- Mansa Javelineer+13 vs ranged
- Yari Cavalry+13 vs ranged
- Hobelar+12 vs ranged
- Warrior Scout+11 vs ranged
What the Arbalétrier beats
- Man-at-Arms+12 vs heavy
- Lancer+12 vs heavy
- Knight+12 vs heavy
- Ghulam+12 vs heavy
- Keshik+12 vs heavy
- Royal Knight+12 vs heavy
- War Elephant+12 vs heavy
- Mounted Samurai+12 vs heavy
- Cataphract+12 vs heavy
- Ozutsu+12 vs heavy
- Palace Guard+12 vs heavy
- Varangian Guard+12 vs heavy
Strengths (game data)
- Anti-heavy specialist
- Comes with melee armor
Weaknesses (game data)
- Low health
- Countered by Horsemen
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Arbalétrier in AoE4?
- Sipahi (+18 vs ranged), Horseman (+13 vs ranged), Javelin Thrower (+13 vs ranged), Raider Elephant (+28 vs ranged), Gilded Horseman (+20 vs ranged), Ghazi Raider (+18 vs ranged)
- What is the Arbalétrier good against?
- Man-at-Arms, Lancer, Knight, Ghulam, Keshik, Royal Knight
- Which civilizations can train the Arbalétrier?
- Byzantines, French, Jeanne d'Arc
Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.