Archer

 is a generic unit available in the Ancient Era after researching the Carpentry technology.

Class and Speciality

 * Ranged-combat unit. Less effective when it can't see its target. Receives a penalty to its combat strength when defending against close-combat attacks.
 * Ranged-combat unit. Less effective when it can't see its target. Receives a penalty to its combat strength when defending against close-combat attacks.

Unique replacements
These units are replacing this unit if the corresponding culture has chosen.
 * Ta-Seti Archers (Nubians)
 * Javelin Throwers (Olmecs)