Arquero Emplumado

Compared to most archers, Plumed Archers have a lower range in the Castle Age and lower attack in the Imperial Age, but have much higher Hit points and a higher movement speed, enough to even keep up with some cavalry. This allows them to perform hit-and-run tactics and effectively replace the Cavalry Archer for the Mayan civilization. Plumed Archers are effective against most infantry units in the game due to their attack bonus against infantry. Additionally, their high speed and hit points also make them much better at handling enemy cavalry and siege than the standard Archer line, though their lower attack compared to the Arbalester makes them less effective against Paladins. They could be paired with the Eagle Warriors in some situations, as the two units share similar speed. Like with other foot archers, they are vulnerable to siege weapons, especially Onagers, although to a lesser extent since their 65 HP allows them to take two Onager shots (Siege Onagers still kill them with one payload however), and their speed makes dodging enemy siege attacks significantly easier. Rattan Archers can defeat Plumed Archers with ease, even though the Plumed Archers have decent pierce armor themselves. Elite Skirmishers and Genitours are also cost-effective against Plumed Archers, and are ideal units to spam against them. Composite Bowmen can be threatening to them due to the attack that ignores pierce armor, but the cheaper cost and better range for Elite Plumed Archers can overcome such a disadvantage.