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"Simple to use, cheap to make, and highly deadly, the crossbow gave even common peasants the power to kill armor-clad knights with ease."


Summary

  • Crossbow towers fire large bursts of crossbow bolts at many enemies. Each burst is devastating to enemy troops.
  • Excel at wiping out infantry.
  • Good for killing any troops that get close.
  • Small range and large amounts of high-health units are its weaknesses
  • Susceptible to any unit that can out range it, such as Longbowmen and siege weapons.

Offensive Strategy


Defensive Strategy


Level Health Attack DPS Upgrade Cost Upgrade Time Required Age
1 9,600 Health 130 Damage 134 Damage 7,500 Stones 10h Age 4
2 11,520 Health 150 Damage 155 Damage 20,000 Stones 1d Age 5
3 13,824 Health 172 Damage 177 Damage 75,000 Stones 2d Age 6
4 15,898 Health 198 Damage 204 Damage 250,000 Stones 3d 12h Age 7
5 18,282 Health 228 Damage 235 Damage 350,000 Stones 5d Age 8
6 21,024 Health 274 Damage 283 Damage 950,000 Stones 6d Age 9


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