Cho-Ko-Nu (Civ4)

The Cho-Ko-Nu is the unique unit of the Chinese civilization.
== Strategy ==
Compared to the Crossbowman it replaces, the Cho-Ko-Nu has one more first strike and can cause collateral damage.
=== Using Cho-Ko-Nu ===
The Cho-Ko-Nu's collateral damage works well in aggressive defense - that is, attacking stacks of units. With more survivability than a Catapult, and a strength bonus against Melee units, the Cho-Ko-Nu makes a great stack-destroyer. At this stage of the game, it makes the Chinese hard to attack.
Cho-Ko-Nu aren't so effective attacking cities defended by longbows, as they cannot be given City Attack promotions. However, they can still be used as part of a combined-arms force, protecting attacking Melee and Siege units from Macemen and similar threats. With Cho-Ko-Nus against archers, however, the collateral damage keeps increasing the odds, which are usually already high to begin with. Cover promotions remove their biggest counter, but some will need Formation to counter Horse Archers, which are immune to first strikes.
=== Against Cho-Ko-Nu ===
Defensively, the Cho-Ko-Nu loses its advantage. Alone, it's easily picked off by mounted units, and in cities, it's not much more dangerous than a Longbowman. If attacking China at this point in the game, give some Crossbowmen or Pikemen Cover promotions to protect stacks, and give stacks some Medic promotions to counteract any collateral damage.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Cho-Ko-Nu in other games
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