Samurai
Heavy Melee Infantry Unique
Heavy infantry with good damage and defense. Comes with the Deflective Armor ability that periodically blocks attacks. + Heavy armor + Deflective Armor recharges out of combat - Slow move speed - Countered by Knights, Lancers, and Crossbowmen
Stats
| Age | HP | Attack | Attack speed (s) | Range | Melee armor | Pierce / ranged armor | Speed | Line of sight | Population | Time | Cost | Civilizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Age | 100 | 8 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 2 | 3 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 20s | 90 Food 30 Gold | Japanese |
| Feudal Age | 120 | 10 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 3 | 3 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 20s | 90 Food 30 Gold | Japanese |
| Castle Age | 155 | 12 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 4 | 4 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 20s | 90 Food 30 Gold | Japanese |
| Imperial Age | 180 | 14 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 5 | 6 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 20s | 90 Food 30 Gold | Japanese |
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