"These proto flamethrower troops were, by the tenth century, a common and effective part of Byzantine fighting forces."
Summary
- Cheirosiphons spray Greek fire across short distances to inflict massive damage. At close range, they are deadly. Shield them with tougher troops to get them in close.
- They attack with flame, ignite buildings and units, doing damage over time.
- Deadly in close combat.
- Easily killed by long ranged troops.
- Slow.
Offensive Strategy
- Cheirosiphons can swiftly destroy melee troops.
- If protected by a meat-shield, can be used to take out towers very quickly (used much like crossbowmen)
- Ranged units can swiftly destroy them.
Defensive Strategy
- 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.
| Level | Health | Attack | DPS | Training Cost | Training Time | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time | Cultural Barracks Level Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 231 Template:Health | 20 Template:Attack | 274 Template:Attack | 40 Template:Food | 65s | 500 Template:PByzantines | N/A | 5 |
| 2 | 277 Template:Health | 24 Template:Attack | 330 Template:Attack | 50 Template:Food | 70s | 1,500 Template:PByzantines & 87,500 Template:Wood | 1d 8h | 6 |
| 3 | 333 Template:Health | 30 Template:Attack | 399 Template:Attack | 60 Template:Food | 75s | 4,000 Template:PByzantines & 375K Template:Wood | 2d 6h | 7 |
| 4 | 385 Template:Health | 34 Template:Attack | 461 Template:Attack | 70 Template:Food | 80s | 7,500 Template:PByzantines & 715K Template:Wood | 3d 12h | 8 |
| 5 | 443 Template:Health | Template:Attack | 529 Template:Attack | 80 Template:Food | 85s | 15,000 Template:PByzantines & 1.5M Template:Wood | 4d | 9 |