Lien Chau

In game

Lien Chau — Vital statistics
Scorpion	Unique Au Lac siege unit that replces the Scorpio. Has a somewhat slower and weaker attack, but compensates for it with added range and movement speed, and enjoys an attack bonus versus chariots and elephants. Strong versus heavy infantry, light missile weapons, light ships, chariots and war elephants Weak versus buildings
Prereq:	Build time	HP	LOS	Attack	Attack speed	Movement speed
	3.4s (250t)	80	10	27	3.3s (60t)	19
Cost			Created from	Armour	Weapon range	Specialty
Base	Ramp	Pop
: 140; : 120	: 9	1		None	1–16	250 projectile speed Enhanced bonus damage versus chariots, elephants Attack bonus versus ships, siege weapons

Unit summary

• Lien Chau Crossbow — This Au Lac unique unit has +1 increased min and range, compared to the conventional Scorpion, but has no armour-piercing bonus and lower reload time.

Notes

Originally had an attack recharge time of 80 (Lien Chau Crossbow had 60). A more plausible rate of fire, 50, has since been given to this unit (the Ballista should have a recharge rate of 80 instead).

See also

• Bowmen
• Libyan Skirmishers