Shukuthlu Archers

"He set an arrow in place, put the bow string on [...]
His bow and quiver he hung at his side.
He placed lightning before him,
And filled his body with tongues of flame." —Enuma Elish, Tablet IV

In game

Shukuthlu Archers — Vital statistics
Heavy Axemen	Mitanni unique elite foot archer unit. Has mediocre range, but is very resistant to most melee attacks. Strong versus unarmed units, siege weapons and missile units with low accuracy or rate of fire. Weak versus military units, especially heavy cavalry.
Prereq:	Build time	HP	LOS	Attack	Attack speed	Movement speed
	12.5s (188t)	131	8	19	1.6s (23t)	20
Cost			Created from	Armour	Weapon range	Specialty
Base	Ramp	Pop
: 70; : 50	: 5; : 4	1		5	1-10	Strong versus infantry and ranged cavalry.

Overall strategy

See also

Archers of Neith

Heavy Archers Shukuthlu Guards

Heavy Axemen Heavy Chariot Guardsmen Greataxe Infantry