The young people of the Germanic tribes grew up throwing the stones found on the river beds of northern Europe, giving them a natural advantage when applying the skill to combat. Rocks and stones were in ready supply so, whilst spears may have needed repair after a battle, slingers were always well provisioned. Poor people of low status, both in society and subsequently in battle, they would typically take up position behind veteran warriors, protecting them from enemy attacks. In return, the veterans would use their shields to safeguard those behind them as they unleashed their rain of missiles. Slingshot could be an effective weapon against close enemy formations or cavalry.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Rate of Fire
Very Poor Armour
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Germanic Hurlers
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[]
Sax
Melee Weapon
Damage:
10
Armour Penetration Damage:
1
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.033
Sling
Missile Weapon
Damage:
50
Armour Penetration Damage:
0
Base Reload Time:
10
Range:
125
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Special Effects:
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Precision Shot
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
30
Recharge Time:
210
Improved missile weapon damage for an extended period. These values are further modified by the unit itself.
Precision Shot (30s):
+50% Missile Damage
Fatigue (1s):
+100% Fatigue
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.
Precision Shot
Resistant to Fatigue
Hide (forest)