Man-at-Arms

Spearman

Zhanma Swordsman

Crossbowman

Scout

Light Melee Cavalry

400s

Lightly armed cavalry effective at exploring the world, hunting wildlife, and herding Sheep.

Able to see into Stealth Forests

Health regeneration

High movement speed

Very weak in combat

Produced by

Great Pasture

War Stable

Weapons

Abilities

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Drop Carcass

Orders the Scout to drop any held animal carcass at the targeted location or building. Villagers can gather Food from carcasses.

Herd Sheep to Building

Any Sheep following the Scout will wait at the targeted building or follow the targeted Scout. Villagers can harvest Sheep for Food.

Set Automatic Dropoff Target

Choose a building where carried carcasses should be dropped when using the Scout to hunt.

Upgrades

Blacksmith

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

Age 3

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

Padded Lamellar

Age 4

Padded Lamellar: Industrious blacksmithing yields stronger lamellar armor for the army. All Cavalry and Melee Infantry health increased by +25%.