Javelin Thrower: stats, counters and how to use it
Ranged infantry effective against other ranged units.
Light Ranged InfantryTrained at: golden-horn-tower, mercenary-house
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javelin Thrower | Feudal Age | 115Oil · 80s · pop 1 | 70 | M0/R3 | 1.25 | Javelin: 8 ranged /2.125s (dps 3.8) rng 6 [+4 vs ranged] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 |
| Veteran Javelin Thrower | Castle Age | 115Oil · 80s · pop 1 | 80 | M0/R4 | 1.25 | Javelin: 10 ranged /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 6 [+8 vs ranged] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 |
| Elite Javelin Thrower | Imperial Age | 115Oil · 80s · pop 1 | 95 | M0/R5 | 1.25 | Javelin: 13 ranged /2.125s (dps 6.1) rng 6 [+13 vs ranged] Torch: 10 fire /2.125s (dps 4.7) rng 1.25 |
With all upgrades: HP 95 · M3/R8 · dmg 18.8 /2.12s (dps 8.8) · spd 1.25
What counters the Javelin Thrower
- Sipahi+18 vs ranged
- Horseman+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
- Yari Cavalry Levy+9 vs ranged
What the Javelin Thrower beats
- Crossbowman+13 vs ranged
- Archer+13 vs ranged
- Handcannoneer+13 vs ranged
- Arbalétrier+13 vs ranged
- Grenadier+13 vs ranged
- Zhuge Nu+13 vs ranged
- Camel Archer+13 vs ranged
- Desert Raider+13 vs ranged
- Horse Archer+13 vs ranged
- Longbowman+13 vs ranged
- Mangudai+13 vs ranged
- Streltsy+13 vs ranged
Strengths (game data)
- Anti-ranged specialist
- Increased weapon range
- Comes with ranged armor
Weaknesses (game data)
- Low health
- Countered by Horsemen
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Javelin Thrower in AoE4?
- Sipahi (+18 vs ranged), Horseman (+13 vs ranged), Raider Elephant (+28 vs ranged), Gilded Horseman (+20 vs ranged), Ghazi Raider (+18 vs ranged), Genitour (+14 vs ranged)
- What is the Javelin Thrower good against?
- Crossbowman, Archer, Handcannoneer, Arbalétrier, Grenadier, Zhuge Nu
- Which civilizations can train the Javelin Thrower?
- Byzantines, Malians
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.