
Powerful all-purpose ranged infantry.
Produced by
Weapons
Deflective Armor charge can block one melee or ranged attack. Recharges while out of combat for 15 seconds.
Nearby units gain a permanent healing buff. The healing buff will heal the unit when out of combat by 4 health every 6 seconds.
Within 8.5 tiles of Ryokan
Countered by
Forge
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.
Oda Clan Daimyo Estate
Tanegashima Tate: Tanegashima Ashigaru will automatically deploy a standing shield if not moving that increases weapon range by +2 tiles and ranged armor by +2.
University
Serpentine Powder: With new gunpowder, Handcannoneers gain +5 damage against melee infantry and gain a brief increase to their movement speed after firing their weapon.