Nordic Skirmishers (Total War: Attila)

Nordic Skirmishers
Class	Very Light Skirmisher
Recruitment cost	275
Upkeep cost	175
Turns	1
Multiplayer cost	350
Factions	Danes Geats Jutes Saxons
Health	80
Size	160
Armour	8
Missile block chance	20
Morale	34
Melee attack	7
Melee damage	11
Charge bonus	2
Melee defence	32
Ranged damage	90
Rate of fire	71
Range	80
Ammunition	9
Movement speed	40
Capture power	10
Spotting	500.0
Hiding	1.0

Nordic Skirmishers are a type of missile infantry in Total War: Attila.

Description

"Skirmishers can force the enemy into a hasty or rash attack."

The role of a skirmisher, lightly-armed and kept from melee combat, was not the part that young people aspired to fulfil. Bursting with energy, they craved the glory of one-on-one combat. However, a fledgling warrior first had to prove their worth before earning the right to bear arms. If granted such an honour, they hungrily sought battle or risked growing idle. The strongest immediately joined a veteran warrior’s retinue, hoping to earn glory fighting alongside him. Typically, the young occupied themselves with inter-tribal warfare and raiding to prevent loss of fitness. Raiding other tribes was not recognised as a crime, but instead seen as necessary training for younger members to nurture and maintain their appetite for battle.

Strength and Weaknesses

• Excellent Rate of Fire
• Very Poor Armour
• Low Ammunition

Base Stats

Nordic Skirmishers
Unit
Number of Men:	160
Morale:	34
Bonus HP:	5
Melee Attack:	7
Melee Defense:	2
Charge Bonus:	2
Reload:	40
Ammunition:	9
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

Javelin
Missile Weapon
Damage:	70
Armour Penetration Damage:	20
Base Reload Time:	14
Range:	80
Bonus vs Infantry:	0
Bonus vs Cavalry:	15
Bonus vs Elephants:	15
Special Effects:

Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:	30
Armour:	5
Missile Block Chance:	20

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.