Cheirosiphon: stats, counters and how to use it
Durable infantry transport equipped with Greek Fire, effective against Buildings and Walls.
SiegeUnique unitTrained at: palatine-school, siege-workshop
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheirosiphon | Castle Age | 200W 60G · 35s · pop 1 | 310 | M0/R0 res ranged95% | 0.75 | Greek Fire: 10 siege /8.25s (dps 1.2) rng 2.5 [+5 vs wall] |
With all upgrades: HP 372 · M0/R0 · dmg 10 /6.85s (dps 1.5) · spd 0.86
What counters the Cheirosiphon
- 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 Cheirosiphon beats
No bonus damage: it wins with stats (HP, armor, damage) rather than a hard counter.
Strengths (game data)
- Greek Fire persists on ground
- High ranged armor
- High health
Weaknesses (game data)
- Only attacks buildings
- Slow move speed
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Cheirosiphon 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)
- Which civilizations can train the Cheirosiphon?
- Byzantines, Macedonian 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.