
Heavy infantry with good damage and defense. Comes with the Deflective Armor ability that periodically blocks attacks.
Produced by
Weapons
This unit automatically makes charge attacks against enemies. There is a short cooldown before it can charge again.
Deflective Armor charge can block one melee or ranged attack. Recharges while out of combat for 15 seconds.
Countered by
Barracks
Odachi: Equip Samurai with an Odachi, a long sword that deals +4 bonus damage against infantry.
Forge
Melee Damage Technology
Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.
Melee Armor Technology
Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Ranged Armor Technology
Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Military Academy: Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.
University
Oda Tactics: Tactics from powerful daimyo improves melee infantry, increasing their damage by +15%, torch damage by +15%, and +15% health.