
Powerful ranged infantry that is effective against armored units.
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.