Gilded Archer: stats, counters and how to use it
Cheap ranged infantry with good damage vs. unarmored targets.
Light Ranged InfantryUnique unitTrained at: archery-range
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilded Archer | Feudal Age | 60F 100W · 18s · pop 2 | 125 | M0/R0 | 1.25 | Bow: 6 ranged /1s (dps 6.0) rng 5.5 [+6 vs light melee infantry; +6 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
| Veteran Gilded Archer | Castle Age | 60F 100W · 18s · pop 2 | 145 | M0/R0 | 1.25 | Bow: 8 ranged /1s (dps 8.0) rng 5.5 [+8 vs light melee infantry; +8 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
| Elite Gilded Archer | Imperial Age | 60F 100W · 18s · pop 2 | 160 | M0/R0 | 1.25 | Bow: 10 ranged /1s (dps 10.0) rng 5.5 [+10 vs light melee infantry; +10 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
With all upgrades: HP 160 · M3/R3 · dmg 15.2 /1s (dps 15.2) · spd 1.25
What counters the Gilded Archer
- 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 Gilded Archer beats
- Spearman+10 vs light melee infantry
- Handcannoneer+10 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Grenadier+10 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Landsknecht+10 vs light melee infantry
- Musofadi Warrior+10 vs light melee infantry
- Streltsy+10 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Atgeirmaðr+10 vs light melee infantry
- Bedouin Swordsman+10 vs light melee infantry
- Donso+10 vs light melee infantry
- Eruptor+10 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Freeborn Warrior+10 vs light melee infantry
- Gilded Handcannoneer+10 vs light gunpowder infantry
Strengths (game data)
- High rate of fire
Weaknesses (game data)
- Weak against high ranged armor targets
- Countered by Horsemen
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Gilded Archer 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 Gilded Archer good against?
- Spearman, Handcannoneer, Grenadier, Landsknecht, Musofadi Warrior, Streltsy
- Which civilizations can train the Gilded Archer?
- Order of the Dragon
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.