Choson Bowmen
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In game[edit | edit source]
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Unique Korean foot archer unit, capable of firing two missiles instead of one per attack. Very devastating, especially against slow-moving infantry, such as Spearmen.
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| Prereq: | Build time | HP | LOS | Attack | Attack speed | Movement speed | ||||
| 11.3s (169t) |
80 | 11 | 20 x 2 | 2s (30t) |
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None | 0–12 |
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Overall strategy[edit | edit source]
While Kushite Spearmen have an attack bonus versus low-tier units, Kushite Archers, like Kushite Skirmishers, have the best accuracy in the game. This means that if they fire any shots, they are guaranteed to land irrespective of where the target tries to run to.
For this reason, Kushite Archers, along with Kushite Skirmishers, if supported, can be exceedingly powerful. This is especially moreso if they are pitted against chariots, which are fairly slow-moving but still have low hitpoints. In large groups, they can even decimate smaller groups of Lancers and Arab camel units, despite their better hitpoints and armour. Thus, use fast and hard-hitting cav units, or call up your own archers to attack Kushite Archers wherever you see them.
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History[edit | edit source]
Archery, called gungdo or gungsul in Korean, is a leading martial art in Korea. Records of archery culture are depicted in murals of the ancient Goguryeo Kingdom and documents on archery date back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Thus archery has a rich and long history in the country. Depending on the materials used, bows are classified as simple and compound. Those in the first category are made of a single material such as wood or bamboo. Compound bows are made by mixing a variety of materials. Bow production depends on the maker and availability of the materials, as well as how the bows were intended to be used. The same also applied to arrows — Korean arrows were generally made of wood, bamboo and pheasant feathers. Koreans used their bows effectively during times of war but Confucianism and Buddhism, two dominant schools of thought on the peninsula, discouraged the bow's use as a combat weapon. So over time, archery acquired another purpose. One was ceremonial archery, or yesa, done at archery-related celebrations or rituals. Yesa had strict rules and was accompanied by music, serving as entertainment. The rituals were held under the objective of cultivating the mind and preserving social order under Confucian values.
References[edit | edit source]
- Velazquez L L; "Traditional Korean archery: a brief history"; (2021) Korea.net