Longbowman: stats, counters and how to use it
Cheap long-ranged infantry with good damage vs. unarmored targets.
Light Ranged InfantryTrained at: golden-horn-tower, mercenary-house
Stats per age
| Version | Age | Cost | HP | Armor | Speed | Attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longbowman | Feudal Age | 105Oil · 75s · pop 1 | 70 | M0/R0 | 1.125 | Longbow: 6 ranged /1.625s (dps 3.7) rng 7 [+6 vs light melee infantry; +6 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
| Veteran Longbowman | Castle Age | 105Oil · 75s · pop 1 | 80 | M0/R0 | 1.125 | Longbow: 8 ranged /1.625s (dps 4.9) rng 7 [+8 vs light melee infantry; +8 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
| Elite Longbowman | Imperial Age | 105Oil · 75s · pop 1 | 95 | M0/R0 | 1.125 | Longbow: 9 ranged /1.625s (dps 5.5) rng 7 [+9 vs light melee infantry; +9 vs light gunpowder infantry] |
With all upgrades: HP 95 · M3/R3 · dmg 14.0 /1.62s (dps 8.6) · spd 1.12
What counters the Longbowman
- 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 Longbowman beats
- Spearman+9 vs light melee infantry
- Handcannoneer+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Grenadier+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Landsknecht+9 vs light melee infantry
- Musofadi Warrior+9 vs light melee infantry
- Streltsy+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Atgeirmaðr+9 vs light melee infantry
- Bedouin Swordsman+9 vs light melee infantry
- Donso+9 vs light melee infantry
- Eruptor+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
- Freeborn Warrior+9 vs light melee infantry
- Gilded Handcannoneer+9 vs light gunpowder infantry
Strengths (game data)
- Long range
- Can construct Palings to fend off cavalry charges
Weaknesses (game data)
- Slow movement speed
- Countered by Horsemen
Civilizations with this unit
FAQ
- What counters the Longbowman 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 Longbowman good against?
- Spearman, Handcannoneer, Grenadier, Landsknecht, Musofadi Warrior, Streltsy
- Which civilizations can train the Longbowman?
- Byzantines, English
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.