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Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

Handcannon Ashigaru

Japanese
Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry. + High damage - High cost - Slow movement speed - Countered by Horsemen

Japanese is part of the Sultans Ascend expansion

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Abilities and influences

Yumi Bannerman Aura

Aura that increases ranged infantry damage by +15%. Banner drops on death and lasts for 30 seconds providing the same aura. When in 6 tiles range of

Yumi Bannerman.

Produced at

Archery Range
Tanegashima Gunsmith

Patch History

Patch 9.2.628

Handcannoneer renamed to Handcannon Ashigaru.

Costs
120
120
0:35
130 Hitpoints
0 Siege Attack
3848 Ranged Attack
03 Melee Armor
03 Ranged Armor
Damage17.88DPS 22.59
Move Speed1.125T/S
Attack Speed2.125S
Range4TILES
Line of Sight7.111TILES

Technology Upgrades

Angled Surfaces

Age IV

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Chemistry

Age IV

Gunpowder Technology

Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.

Costs
200
650
1:00

Fitted Leatherwork

Age II

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Insulated Helm

Age III

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Iron Undermesh

Age II

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Master Smiths

Age IV

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Military Academy

Age III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Wedge Rivets

Age III

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Siege Engineering

Age II

Siege Unit Unlock

Melee and ranged infantry can construct Siege Towers and Battering Rams in the field.

Costs
50
125
0:30

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