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Handcannoneer

Ranged Gunpowder Infantry

Handcannoneer

English

English

Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry.
High damage
High cost
Slow movement speed
Countered by Horsemen

Abilities and influences

  • Network of Castles

    Network of Castles

    When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +20% increase to attack speed. When within 12.5 tiles of OutpostOutpost, Stone Wall TowerStone Wall Tower, Town CenterTown Center, Capital Town CenterCapital Town Center, The White TowerThe White Tower, King's PalaceKing's Palace, KeepKeep or Berkshire PalaceBerkshire Palace.

  • Network of Citadels

    Network of Citadels

    When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +30% increase to attack speed.

  • Abbey Healing

    Abbey Healing

    Heals nearby out of combat units by 6 every 1 seconds. When within 7.5 tiles of Abbey of KingsAbbey of Kings.

Produced at

  • Archery Range

    Archery Range

  • Keep

    Keep

  • Berkshire Palace

    Berkshire Palace

  • The White Tower

    The White Tower

  • Council Hall

    Council Hall

Patch History

2024-11-19 Patch 12.1.2454

Balance & Gameplay Changes (All Civilizations)

  • Handcannoneer base damage increased from 35 → 38
Costs
120food
120gold
1popcap
35time
Hitpoints 130
Base: +130
Ranged Attack 48
Base: +38
Chemistry: +10
Siege Attack 0
Chemistry: +0
Melee Armor 3
Fitted Leatherwork: +1
Insulated Helm: +1
Master Smiths: +1
Ranged Armor 3
Iron Undermesh: +1
Wedge Rivets: +1
Angled Surfaces: +1

Move Speed

1.125T/S

Attack Speed

2.125S

Max Range

4.00TILES

Line of Sight

7.11TILES

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Technologies

Fitted Leatherwork

Fitted Leatherwork

II

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

50food
125gold
60time
Iron Undermesh

Iron Undermesh

II

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

50wood
125gold
60time
Siege Engineering

Siege Engineering

II

Siege Unit Unlock

Melee and ranged infantry can construct Siege Towers and Battering Rams in the field.

50wood
125gold
30time
Insulated Helm

Insulated Helm

III

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

100food
250gold
60time
Military Academy

Military Academy

III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

100wood
250gold
60time
Wedge Rivets

Wedge Rivets

III

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

100wood
250gold
60time
Network of Citadels

Network of Citadels

III

Defensive Technology

[特有] Increase the Network of Castles attack speed bonus from +20% to +30%.

350gold
150stone
45time
Angled Surfaces

Angled Surfaces

IV

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

150wood
350gold
60time
Chemistry

Chemistry

IV

Gunpowder Technology

Advancements in alchemical research increase the bonus damage of all gunpowder siege weapons by +25%.

200food
650gold
60time
Master Smiths

Master Smiths

IV

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

150food
350gold
60time