Desert Bowmen (Total War: Attila)

Desert Bowmen
Class	Very Light Bow Infantry
Recruitment cost	120
Upkeep cost	80
Turns	1
Multiplayer cost	160
Factions	Aksum Garamantians Himyar Lakhmids Tanukhids
Buildings requirements	Infantry Quarters
Buildings requirements (horde)	Militia Quarters
Health	80
Size	160
Armour	3
Missile block chance	0
Morale	34
Melee attack	7
Melee damage	6
Charge bonus	2
Melee defence	2
Ranged damage	38
Rate of fire	50
Range	150
Ammunition	14
Movement speed	40
Capture power	10
Spotting	500.0
Hiding	1.0

Desert Bowmen are a type of missile infantry in Total War: Attila.

Description

"No wind, no trees, no barriers; the desert is the perfect place to fire a bow."

Massed in large numbers, eastern archers could inflict heavy casualties, and the composite bows they carried afford them greater range, accuracy and power than many of their western counterparts. Constructed from a combination of wood, sinew and animal horn, the composite bow was far more effective than the traditional wooden or ‘self’ bow. As its core offered greater flexibility, allowing the archer to draw its string back further and achieve a great range and power, the composite bow could find a target up to 35 metres away and pierce chainmail armour. Requiring great strength and stamina, it demanded respect, care and attention to use well. As military campaigns were often fought during the summer and autumn months, archers could rest their weapons during the winter - reconditioning the bodies before restringing and tensioning for future use.

Strength and Weaknesses

• Very Poor Armour
• Good Range
• Low Health

Base Stats

Desert Bowmen
Unit
Number of Men:	160
Morale:	34
Bonus HP:	5
Melee Attack:	7
Melee Defense:	2
Charge Bonus:	2
Reload:	40
Ammunition:	14
Very Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points:	75
Mass:	70
Walk Speed:	16
Run Speed:	40
Charge Speed:	55
Charge Distance:	35

Weapons and Gear

Dagger
Melee Weapon
Damage:	5
Armour Penetration Damage:	1
Bonus vs Infantry:	0
Bonus vs Cavalry:	0
Bonus vs Elephants:	0
Building damage:	0.033

Bow
Missile Weapon
	Normal Shot	Flaming Shot	Heavy Shot	Whistling Shot
Damage:	32	35	20	6
Armour Penetration Damage:	6	0	18	1
Base Reload Time:	20	34	34	20
Range:	150	150	150	150
Bonus vs Infantry:	0	0	10	0
Bonus vs Cavalry:	0	10	0	0
Bonus vs Elephants:	0	10	0	0
Special Effects:

Cloth
Armour
Armour:	3

Abilities

Rapid Advance
Target:	Self	Initial Recharge:	0
Active Time:	30	Recharge Time:	210
Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
Rapid Advance (30s): +50% Speed

Attributes

Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.

Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.