"Kurdish archers are held in high regard, especially by their enemies."
The origins of the Kurds are oft-speculated. One tale suggests they are the children of the Djinn, seraphic servants of King Solomon who remained on earth after their lord's death. Another legend states that the Kurds were founded by Melik Kurdim, a follower of Noah, after the biblical flood. Whatever their origins, the Kurds were first noted as mercenary slingers for the Seleucid Empire and Parthia. They are not referred to as 'Kurds', however, until the time of the Sassanids, when the founder of the empire, Ardashir, battled the Kurds and their leader, Madig. Their loyalty was fluid; they provided military support for both Eastern Rome and the Sassanids throughout antiquity, depending on which power was in overall control of their homelands at the time.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Rate of Fire
Good Range
Poor Missile Block Chance
Base Stats[]
Kurdish Archers
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
43
Bonus HP:
9
Melee Attack:
26
Melee Defense:
7
Charge Bonus:
7
Reload:
50
Ammunition:
17
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
100
Walk Speed:
14
Run Speed:
33
Charge Speed:
45
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Sword
Melee Weapon
Damage:
36
Armour Penetration Damage:
4
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.066
Composite Bow
Missile Weapon
Normal Shot
Flaming Shot
Heavy Shot
Whistling Shot
Damage:
37
45
30
12
Armour Penetration Damage:
12
0
18
2
Base Reload Time:
17
26
26
17
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:
Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
30
Armour:
5
Missile Block Chance:
20
Mail
Armour
Armour:
23
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
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[]
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.