Archer

Archer
Unit Statistics
Tier	1
Rice Cost	30
Water Cost	30
Training Time	25
Hitpoints	210
Base Damage	6.25 / 16 / 30 / 10
Melee	Blunt
Missile	Piercing / Fire
Strengths	Fire (-75%), Blunt (-25%), Magic (-50%)
Weaknesses	None
Prerequisite	Dragon Peasant trains at the Target Range.
Innate Ability	Stoic Calm: If the Archer has full stamina, his first shot does bonus damage, draining a bit of his stamina.

When seen by the hawk, the rabbit's life is ended. When my arrow flies, my enemy is already dead.

— Archer

The Archer is a unit of the Dragon Clan.

Overview

Those who train as Archers of the Dragon Clan - usually peasants with a gift for hunting - must possess many talents, the least of which is incredibly keen vision. Far from being weaklings or cowards, Archers must possess great strength of arm to draw their enormous bows, and great strength of will to hold steady as the enemy bears upon them. As long as they remain rested and calm, Archers' arrows strike with otherworldly force.

However, this deadly proficiency comes at a price. A Dragon Archer never panics or abandons his weapon, and his mighty bow makes a poor staff. Nor can he wear armor, lest it interfere with his delicate aim, or numb him to the changing winds. A lone archer on the battlefield is in a precarious situation indeed.

Usage

The humble archer is one of the best range units in the game, and will always be in any part of a Dragon battle. Groups of archers - fully upgraded with techniques (boosting their range and attack damage) and protected by melee units - can unleash serious pain, especially with their special ability to deal bonus damage in the first strike (that is, 30 piercing damage with Stoic Calm Arrow instead of Arrow, which does 16 damage). They can also be used to burn down the building of enemy villages with their Fire Arrows ability and can scout for enemy villages with their Zen Arrows.

While having no true weakness, Archers have too low health to withstand much damage from enemies, so they should be shielded and protected by tougher Dragon units.

Battle Gear

	Zen Arrows	Stamina: Drains Stamina		Fire Arrows	Stamina: No Cost
Requirements: Shrine			Requirements: Fireworks Factory
At the Shrine, an archer may literally become one with his weapons. This allows him to glimpse the area surrounding his fallen arrows. However, he must remain perfectly still to maintain such focus. Continually drains stamina when activated.			The Fireworks Factory manufactures flaming arrows that quickly reduce buildings to ashes. These tiny torches are more infuriating than dangerous to the living.

Gallery

Archer Concept Art

Quotes (Move)

• "With bow in hand"
• "Certainly"
• "It shall be"
• "Focused and steady!"
• "I have focus"
• "On target!"

Quotes (Attack)

• "Take aim!"
• "We enter the storm!"
• "Empty the mind, and seek the target!"
• "The mind is focused!"
• "Arrows ready!"
• "Dragon, guide my arrows!"
• "Target found!"

Quotes (Kills)

• "Hmmph.."
• "The wind is against you"
• "My aim is true"
• "Dead on!"
• "Target Eliminated"
• "Bulls-eye!"
• "My bow is strong"

Quotes (Heal)

• "I am blessed"
• "Ah... Thank you"

Quotes (Death)

• "So... c-cold....."
• "So... empty..."