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{{Unit Infobox|name = Cheirosiphon|image = Cheirosiphon02.jpg|imagecaption = Level 2|building = Castle|civilization = [[Byzantines]]|type1 = Foot soldier
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Special Unit
 
Special Unit
 
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Revision as of 23:40, 14 January 2015

Template:Unit Infobox The Cheirosiphon is the unique unit of the Byzantines. They attack with flame, ignite buildings and units, doing damage over time. Like all unique units they take up 2 army camp space and be upgraded in the castle. The Cheirosiphon has no preferred target.

General Assessment

Strengths

  • Deadly in close combat.

Weaknesses

  • Easily killed by long ranged troops.
  • Slow.

Tactics

Attack

  • Cheirosiphons can swiftly destroy melee troops.
  • Ranged units can swiftly destroy them.

Defense

  • Cheirosiphons are an excellent choice for the Guard House or the Patrol Point. As long as the guard house still stands they become very effective the longer the battle. Most units other than Longbowmen and Mamluks have to engage them and receive high damage.

Statistics

Level Health Attack Training Costs Training Time

Upgrade Costs

Upgrade Time
1 231 20 40 food 65 sec 500 pennants & 25,000 wood instantaneously
2 277 24 50 food 70 sec 1,500 pennants & 87,500 wood 1 day 8 hours
3 333 30 60 food 75 sec 4,000 pennants & 375,000 wood 2 days 6 hours
4 385 34 80 sec 7,500 pennants & 715,000 wood 3 days 12 hours