Armed with a bow, a sword, shield and light armour, Norse archers are weak at shooting, but can stand their ground in melee.
These men have inherited a fine Viking tradition of bow-armed warriors. Drawn from the ranks of free farmers, they are able to afford some light protection, and a sword for close combat, for which they have far more appetite than other light archers. On the other hand, their bows are weak and of a simple construction due to the cold climate.
Quality: Average
Type: LocalLacks formal military training, typically low discipline and less morale
Soldiers: 61
Melee: 2
Missile: 2
Charge: 2
Weapon Type: Missile
Defense: 11
Armour: 2
Skill: 6
Shield: 3
Hit Points: 1
Recruitment Cost: 390
Upkeep: 120
- Bowyer
- Practice Range
In Castles, Norse Archers are recruited with a Practice Range.