
Available for 2 civilizations
Hired as a mercenary by Byzantines
Most powerful ranged infantry with reasonable melee capabilities. Increased attack speed while stationary.
Weapons
Activate to drink, rapidly increasing health regeneration by 25 per second for 6 seconds. Flasks available: 0
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: 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
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.