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Velite (light counter-archer)

Velites are counter-archers available to the Romans in the Classical Age that provide good support for the Hastati. Though they have mediocre HP and armor, they are faster and cheaper than the Auxilia and can act as scouts if the starting Courrier is killed. Regardless, they will become obsolete once you reach the Heroic Age but can still come handy if you are short on resources. They also have a unique bonus against War Elephants.

Age: Classical
Trained at: Military Academy

Strong against: Archers, War Elephants
Weak against: Cavalry and fast moving infantry

Statistics

Cost: 50 15
Population: 2
Pierce Damage: 3
  x2.5 vs. archers
  x2 vs. War Elephants
  x1.25 vs. Throwing Axemen
Range: 12
Hitpoints: 50
Hack Armor: 5%
Pierce Armor: 15%
Crush Armor: 99%
Speed: 4.80
Line of Sight: 16
Training Time: 9 seconds

Improvements

Academy technologies
Medium/Heavy/Champion Archers: +10% HP, +10% attack, +1 LOS
Levy/Conscript Stable Units: Trains 20% faster

Armory technologies
Copper/Bronze/Iron Weapons: +10% attack
Copper/Bronze/Iron Mail: -10% hack vulnerability
Copper/Bronze/Iron Shields: -10% pierce vulnerability
Burning Pitch: Damage x3 vs. buildings, x1.5 vs. ships

Worship Mars to access this technology:
Aqueduct: Trains 5% faster.

Worship Diana to access these technologies:
Calydonian Boar: damage x1.5 vs. buildings, x2 vs. farms
Full Moon: +2 range

Worship Janus to access this technology:
Ouroboros: -5% hack vulnerability, -5% pierce vulnerability

Worship Cupid to access this technology:
Golden Arrow: gains a x3 damage multiplier vs. flying units.

Worship Vulcan to access this technology:
Iron Shank: damage multiplier vs. cavalry increased by 2.

***

Velites (also known as Skirmishers) were among the poorest soldiers and could only afford limited armor if any. They often carried light javelins that they would throw in mass at the enemy while standing at the front of the army. After making their move, the velites would retreat behind the Hastati. They were often depicted wearing a wolf pelt and thanks to their high mobility and intimidating battle tactic, they were remarkably effective against elephant charges.

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Description

Velite (light counter-archer)

Velites are counter-archers available to the Romans in the Classical Age that provide good support for the Hastati. Though they have mediocre HP and armor, they are faster and cheaper than the Auxilia and can act as scouts if the starting Courrier is killed. Regardless, they will become obsolete once you reach the Heroic Age but can still come handy if you are short on resources. They also have a unique bonus against War Elephants.

Age: Classical
Trained at: Military Academy

Strong against: Archers, War Elephants
Weak against: Cavalry and fast moving infantry

Statistics

Cost: 50 15
Population: 2
Pierce Damage: 3
  x2.5 vs. archers
  x2 vs. War Elephants
  x1.25 vs. Throwing Axemen
Range: 12
Hitpoints: 50
Hack Armor: 5%
Pierce Armor: 15%
Crush Armor: 99%
Speed: 4.80
Line of Sight: 16
Training Time: 9 seconds

Improvements

Academy technologies
Medium/Heavy/Champion Archers: +10% HP, +10% attack, +1 LOS
Levy/Conscript Stable Units: Trains 20% faster

Armory technologies
Copper/Bronze/Iron Weapons: +10% attack
Copper/Bronze/Iron Mail: -10% hack vulnerability
Copper/Bronze/Iron Shields: -10% pierce vulnerability
Burning Pitch: Damage x3 vs. buildings, x1.5 vs. ships

Worship Mars to access this technology:
Aqueduct: Trains 5% faster.

Worship Diana to access these technologies:
Calydonian Boar: damage x1.5 vs. buildings, x2 vs. farms
Full Moon: +2 range

Worship Janus to access this technology:
Ouroboros: -5% hack vulnerability, -5% pierce vulnerability

Worship Cupid to access this technology:
Golden Arrow: gains a x3 damage multiplier vs. flying units.

Worship Vulcan to access this technology:
Iron Shank: damage multiplier vs. cavalry increased by 2.

***

Velites (also known as Skirmishers) were among the poorest soldiers and could only afford limited armor if any. They often carried light javelins that they would throw in mass at the enemy while standing at the front of the army. After making their move, the velites would retreat behind the Hastati. They were often depicted wearing a wolf pelt and thanks to their high mobility and intimidating battle tactic, they were remarkably effective against elephant charges.

Age of Mythology © Ensemble Studios

Return to AoM TRL: tapejara.deviantart.com/galler…