Bed Crossbow: stats, counters and how to use it
Anti-melee infantry siege weapon. Fires a burst of bolts that pierce multiple units.
SiegeUnique unitTrained at: machine-workshop
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Crossbow | Feudal Age | 125W 100G · 15s · pop 2 | 85 | M0/R0 res ranged60% | 0.91 | Bed Crossbow: 8 ranged /3.125s (dps 2.6) rng 7.5 [+4 vs melee infantry; +10 vs naval unit] |
| Veteran Bed Crossbow | Castle Age | 125W 100G · 15s · pop 2 | 95 | M0/R0 res ranged60% | 0.91 | Bed Crossbow: 10 ranged /3.125s (dps 3.2) rng 7.5 [+4 vs melee infantry; +15 vs naval unit] |
| Elite Bed Crossbow | Imperial Age | 125W 100G · 15s · pop 2 | 110 | M0/R0 res ranged60% | 0.91 | Bed Crossbow: 13 ranged /3.125s (dps 4.2) rng 7.5 [+5 vs melee infantry; +20 vs naval unit] |
With all upgrades: HP 132 · M0/R0 · dmg 13 /3.12s (dps 4.2) · spd 0.91
What counters the Bed Crossbow
- Horseman+13 vs siege
- Sipahi+13 vs siege
- Scout+10 vs siege
- Camel Rider+10 vs siege
- Raider Elephant+28 vs siege
- Fire Lancer+20 vs siege
- Gilded Crossbowman+20 vs siege
- Gilded Horseman+20 vs siege
- Condottiero+16 vs siege
- Jeanne's Rider+16 vs siege
- Ghazi Raider+13 vs siege
- Hippodrome Horseman+13 vs siege
What the Bed Crossbow beats
- Spearman+5 vs melee infantry
- Man-at-Arms+5 vs melee infantry
- Ghulam+5 vs melee infantry
- Landsknecht+5 vs melee infantry
- Musofadi Warrior+5 vs melee infantry
- Palace Guard+5 vs melee infantry
- Varangian Guard+5 vs melee infantry
- Amir Warrior+5 vs melee infantry
- Atgeirmaðr+5 vs melee infantry
- Bedouin Swordsman+5 vs melee infantry
- Condottiero+5 vs melee infantry
- Donso+5 vs melee infantry
Strengths (game data)
- Does not require setup to fire
- Bonus damage vs. melee infantry
Weaknesses (game data)
- Weak to melee attacks
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Bed Crossbow in AoE4?
- Horseman (+13 vs siege), Sipahi (+13 vs siege), Scout (+10 vs siege), Camel Rider (+10 vs siege), Raider Elephant (+28 vs siege), Fire Lancer (+20 vs siege)
- What is the Bed Crossbow good against?
- Spearman, Man-at-Arms, Ghulam, Landsknecht, Musofadi Warrior, Palace Guard
- Which civilizations can train the Bed Crossbow?
- Jin Dynasty
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.