Summary

Elite Fire Archers are a tier‑3 Silver Era ranged infantry unit armed with incendiary ammunition that sets enemies ablaze. They excel at dealing sustained damage over time, controlling enemy formations, and disrupting cavalry charges with flaming volleys.

Unit Overview

  • Role: Silver Era ranged infantry specializing in incendiary volleys for area denial and crowd control.
  • Era & Tier: ★★★ Silver Era, Tier III in the Ranged Infantry tree.
  • Leadership & Count: 180 leadership, 28 models per unit.

Abilities & Orders

  • Flaming Arrow (Order): Shoots an incendiary volley that ignites targets, inflicting damage over time and staggering enemies.
  • Attack Area (Order): Standard arrow volley at a designated location.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

  • High DPS and crowd control through area-of-effect burning.
  • Effective anti‑cavalry tool: flaming arrows can interrupt and slow mounted units.
  • Strong synergy in siege defense when garrisoned behind fortifications.

Weaknesses:

  • Low melee defense; vulnerable if enemies close distance.
  • Susceptible to heavy spear infantry that can absorb or close the gap quickly.
  • Reliant on careful positioning and cover to avoid being overrun.

Tactics & Tips

  • Neutralize enemy ranged units first: Use Flaming Arrow to disrupt hostile archers and crossbowmen before they unload volleys.
  • Counter cavalry charges: Time flaming volleys to stagger charging cavalry and reduce their momentum.
  • Hold position behind frontlines: Deploy behind halberdier or spear walls to maximize safety and firing time.

Warband Synergy & Composition

  • Frontline Anchor: Pair with Halberdier Sergeants or Iron Reapers to soak melee attacks.
  • Mixed Ranged Cover: Combine with high ground terrain long‑range harassment and target saturation.

Counters & Mitigation

  • Heavy Infantry: T3+ Unit have fire resistance (takes longer to ignite)
  • Long‑Range Skirmishers: Many Archers outrange them; force cover or engage them first (before they can start harras)
  • Siege Artillery: Trebuchets and cannons (Scorpions etc)

Quick‑Reference Card

  • Type: Ranged Infantry (Silver, Tier III)
  • Leadership: 180 | Count: 28
  • Special Order: Flaming Arrow (incendiary DoT)
  • Strengths: High DPS, anti‑cavalry, AoE burn
  • Weaknesses: Low melee defense, spear‑vulnerable, position‑dependent
  • Synergy: Frontliner 
  • Counters: Fast cav, enemy Range, any kind of DMG