Armed with the armour piercing longbow, Longbowmen can also plant stakes in front of them to keep cavalry at bay.
Originating from Wales, a longbow using a 'bodkin' arrow, a hard chiselled tip shaped like an elongated pyramid, can pierce all but the best armour. As the longbow is difficult to master, longbowmen begin training at a young age. Being susceptible to cavalry, they can plant sharpened stakes in front of their position to help keep enemies at bay.
Quality: Superior
Type: LocalLacks formal military training, typically low discipline and less morale
Soldiers: 76
Melee: 1
Missile: 5
Charge: 1
Weapon Type: Missile
Defense: 6
Armour: 0
Defense Skill: 4
Shield: 2
Hit Points: 1
Recruitment Cost: 705
Upkeep: 225
- Bowyer
- Practice Range
Longbowmen are recruited in Castles with a Practice Range after the Heavy Mail event in the early 13th century (1200-1215)..