The Skirmisher (Ceatharnach for Scotland) is stronger and better armoured than the Javelineer. It has more attack, more range and improved attack bonuses against other archers and crossbowmen.
Vital Statistics[]
Century: 13th
Training Facility: Archery Guild, Assembly Hall, Highland Barracks.
HP: 35
Attack: 3
Armor/Pierce Armor: 0/4
Range: 7
Accuracy Percentage: 90
Cost: 25 food, 35 wood
Special: +6 vs Archers, Crossbowmen, +2 vs Spearmen, Mounted Crossbowmen
Upgrades[]
Upgrade from: Javelineer
Attack, range: Fletching, Bodkin Arrow, Bracer, Bow Practice
Attack: Alchemy
Armour: Padded Archer Armour, Leather Archer Armour, Ring Archer Armour
Accuracy: Thumb Ring
Civs and Archers[]
England: cheaper, -10 HP.
Guelders: more HP, slower
Helvetia: cheaper, double basic attack, more HP, -1 range. Researching Landsgemeinde removes the minimum range.
Savoy: cheaper, less HP.