Longbowman (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Unique ranged unit of the English civilization. Replaces the Crossbowman.  
* Common abilities:
** 
* Special abilities:
** (+1 Range.)
== Strategy ==
Longbowmen are the only pre-Industrial Era unit capable of firing 3 tiles away. This gives the English a unique advantage mid-game, allowing them unmatched firing range. Often Longbowmen stationed safely in cities may fire upon half the advancing enemy army, and in offense they may fire at cities outside their defensive range, as Artillery later can. An experienced player may set up Forts at strategic points and station Longbowmen there to gain crucial positional advantage. Furthermore, the +1 Range promotion transfers when these units are upgraded to Gatling Guns, so the English can potentially become the only civilization whose late-game ranged units have 2 range.
Note that Longbowmen lack the Indirect Fire promotion, which may force them to come within the bombardment range of enemy cities located in rough terrain. But should they find a convenient location, their range allows them to safely gain experience and build levels, especially on slower game speeds when there will be plenty of time until more powerful units arrive.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Welsh Longbowman (Civ5)
* Longbowman in other games
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