- For the multiplayer version, see Fiann (Multiplayer).
Battanian Fian are tier-five noble archers of Battania.
Tactics[]
While still trumped by Fian Champions, regular Battanian Fian will still happily terrorize any foe via near-pinpoint accuracy. Equipped with better armor, a stronger sword, and a stronger bow, they are the point where a time- or money-sensitive player can unleash their archers with full confidence they will excel.
Battanian Fian are more accurate, have longer range and, in many cases, stronger armor than competing foot archers. In sufficient numbers, they can single-handedly win battles - a group of 20-30 Fian can easily slaughter twice their number or more before a battle has ended. Get used to the enemy breaking and running with half their number already on the ground before they reach your lines.
As with all rare and powerful troops, the player would be wise to bring sufficient infantry and cavalry to protect these deadly assets. They may feather enemy archers, infantry, or even light cavalry easily but, in sufficient numbers, any of the three can overwhelm them - albeit at a massive cost considering Battanian Fian are very capable melee fighters despite being archers - but if any enemy troops do manage to reach the archer line, chances are they are either too formidable for Battanian Fian to have a good chance of bringing down alone or in numbers too great to overcome. In either case, you are generally better off retreating with your archers, sending whatever you have to assist them in melee, rather than having them fight it out themselves.
Battanian Fian can also be trained from captured Forest Bandits and supplemented by hired Arboreals - most other archers lack the range or the skills to do much more than get in the way. Both of these units are somewhat niche but, if you can get your hands on them, they'll help fill out your numbers a bit. Finally, if the player is patient and willing to spend a few more denars, Battanian Fian's even more terrifying final upgrade will be waiting in the wings.
Skills[]
- (v1.5.3 beta)
| One Handed | 80 |
|---|---|
| Two Handed | 130 |
| Polearm | 60 |
| Bow | 160 |
| Crossbow | 20 |
| Throwing | 50 |
| Riding | 80 |
| Athletics | 130 |
Equipment[]
- Troops may spawn with these items in battle. (v1.x.x)
| Weapons | ? |
|---|---|
| Shield | ? |
| Head Armor | ? |
| Shoulder Armor | ? |
| Body Armor | ? |
| Hand Armor | ? |
| Foot Armor | ? |
| Mount | N/A |
| Mount Harness | N/A |
Gallery[]
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