Arcabucero

Hand Cannoneers have a powerful attack but have a slow firing rate, and their shots fly off in random directions (within radial proximity to the vector leading to their target), so their accuracy at long range is poor. They do +10 bonus damage against (except the Condottiero) and another +1 against , and their accuracy is less of a problem against the larger cavalry, making them deadly at close range. If maneuvered properly, Hand Cannoneers may also take down siege weapons with great efficiency, but Onagers can still pose a threat to them due to their range. Hand Cannoneers are considered to be archers (even though they use firearms) for purposes of attack bonuses, so Elite Skirmishers, Ghulams, and Huskarls have attack bonuses against them, and Huskarls also have a high defensive bonus against their piercing damage. They are of course also gunpowder units, giving Condottieri and Winged Hussars attack bonuses against them as well. Being foot units with low hit points, they are also vulnerable to Mangonels and Scorpions, and they perform poorly against towers and Castles. The food cost of Hand Cannoneers also makes them odd to work with, so special situations or builds are needed in order to use them appropriately, like a Fast Imperial strategy (in closed maps). === Comparison to similar units === { Cost Training time 27 seconds 34 seconds Pierce attack 6+4 Attack bonuses +3 vs Spearman +10 vs Infantry+2 vs Ram+1 vs Spearman Accuracy 90% + 10% 75% Range 5+3 Rate of Fire 2 - 0.3 3.45 Armor 0+3/0+4 1+3/0+4 Armor classes Archer ArcherGunpowder Upgrade cost Chemistry Upgrade time 35 seconds50 seconds 100 seconds } : In general, when compared to Arbalesters, Hand Cannoneers are better against targets with high pierce armor, while Arbalesters are better against targets with lower pierce armor. === Comparison among civilizations === { Cost Kshatriyas technology Italian bonus Portuguese bonus Attack Attack bonuses +10 vs +2 vs +1 vs +3 vs +1 vs Burgundian bonus +10 vs +2 vs +1 vs Armor 1+3/0+4 1+3/0+4 Speed 0.96 Hit points Training time 34 seconds Extras }